Beethoven and Mozart

Once called "one of the most beautiful and beloved of all concertos," Beethoven's Violin Concerto contrasts with his usually stormier, more tempestuous works. Tonight at 7:30 at Severance Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra plays the piece along with Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony. Philippe Herreweghe conducts. Violinist Isabelle Faust joins the orchestra for the performance as well. An hour before the concert, Case Western Reserve University's David Rothenberg gives the pre-concert talk, "Singular Works by Mozart and Beethoven." The program repeats tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. Consult the orchestra website for times and ticket prices. (Niesel)