The National Philharmonic, with Music Director Piotr Gajewski at the helm, launches its new season this Saturday and Sunday at Strathmore with a rousing program titled “Beethoven: The Power of Three.”

The evening’s repertoire features the beloved composer’s “Leonore Overture,” the Symphony No. 3 in E flat Major (“Eroica”) and his intense Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor. The latter showcases the dynamic talent of pianist Orli Shaham.