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A program in the spirit of the great American whose music always exudes a unique casualness. Featuring the hr-Bigband and the hr-Symphony Orchestra, two sound worlds united for Gershwin and a world premiere by Thierry Escaich. Gershwin's music, always on the pulse of turbulent times, is exemplified by his "Rhapsody in Blue." The chief conductor himself takes to the piano keys, adding to the coolness. Concert duration: approx. 120 minutes including intermission.
A program in the spirit of the great American whose music always exudes a unique casualness. Featuring the hr-Bigband and the hr-Symphony Orchestra, two sound worlds united for Gershwin and a world premiere by Thierry Escaich. Gershwin's music, always on the pulse of turbulent times, is exemplified by his "Rhapsody in Blue." The chief conductor himself takes to the piano keys, adding to the coolness. Concert duration: approx. 120 minutes including intermission.
Thierry Escaich joins the chamber music series, performing Mozart's "Kegelstatt" Trio and Schumann's "Märchenerzählungen," his own virtuoso "Trio américain," and improvisations. Mozart's trio birthed a new instrumental formation, to which Schumann responded 70 years later after hearing it with Clara. Escaich's own trio evokes echoes of bygone eras.
They both have keyboards – but that is just about where the common ground between the organ and piano ends. One needs wind to produce its sound, while the other has hammers that strike its strings. The former is often associated with the sacred interior of a church, where its monumental form, known as the prospect, often looms high above, while the latter has been a staple item of furniture in many a private living room ever since the 19th century. So there is little overlap between the two, which is why compositions for both instruments together are so extremely rare. Iveta Apkalna, organist-in-residence at the Elbphilharmonie, and pianist Herbert Schuch have now curated a programme that presents the two instruments both separately and together in all their glory. Two works form the focus of this concert, both by Julius Reubke who died young: he composed a large piano sonata and an organ sonata. The latter is an absolute highlight of the repertoire for organ romanticism, transferring the newly created genre of symphonic poetry to the organ with a powerful sound by setting the 94th Psalm of the bible to music. As famous as the organ sonata is, the sister work for piano is rarely performed – although the virtuoso passages and colourful symphonies can certainly stand up alongside Franz Liszt. Set around these two solo works, where Iveta Apkalna and Herbert Schuch have the spotlight to themselves, there are works that prove the organ and piano can complement each other to wonderful effect: the mysterious »Choral’s Dream« by French organ master Thierry Escaich is performed at the beginning. A generation before him, his colleague and fellow countryman Jean Langlais also composed works for organ and piano. And the Latvian composer Andris Dzenītis even stages a world premiere this evening.
For two exceptional evenings, guest composer Thierry Escaich in person performs on the organ. A tribute to Bach, the God of Music, this program also takes us to Shakespeare and the Eternal City.
For two exceptional evenings, guest composer Thierry Escaich in person performs on the organ. A tribute to Bach, the God of Music, this program also takes us to Shakespeare and the Eternal City.
Although the organ is traditionally associated with sacred music and grand concerts, it can also be a fascinating complement to less typical chamber settings. The untypical combinations in this year’s organ concert series provide unique sounds and new, unexpected combinations. The result? We become more open to new interpretational possibilities and free experimenting. The programme of the concert, including pieces by Petr Eben, Otto Hoser, Thierry Escaich and Craig Phillips, shows how well the organ can sound paired with brass instruments and percussion. Hear it for yourselves: a fascinating richness of new possibilities! [Alexandra Kozowicz] Concert duration: approximately 50 minutes
One symphony isn't a symphony, while the other is among the most famous. Stravinsky's "Wind Symphony" may surprise. Dvořák's "New World" Symphony captivates with its Bohemian romanticism, influenced by New York. Its popular adagio features a catchy English horn solo. Stravinsky's work is rhythmically sharp and melodically cutting. Thierry Escaich's cello concerto is like a Bach-inspired aria. Concert duration: about 120 minutes including intermission.
One symphony isn't a symphony, while the other is among the most famous. Stravinsky's "Wind Symphony" may surprise. Dvořák's "New World" Symphony captivates with its Bohemian romanticism, influenced by New York. Its popular adagio features a catchy English horn solo. Stravinsky's work is rhythmically sharp and melodically cutting. Thierry Escaich's cello concerto is like a Bach-inspired aria. Concert duration: about 120 minutes including intermission.
In early summer 2025, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony and chief conductor Alain Altinoglu will perform in Paris. At Notre Dame Cathedral, they will premiere Thierry Escaich's "Te Deum," composed for the cathedral's reopening.
The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Alain Altinoglu, will conclude their season with three concerts at the Festival International de Colmar. Altinoglu, who became the festival's Artistic Director in 2023, will present works by various composers including Strawinsky, Dvořák, and Brahms, featuring cellist Gautier Capuçon, pianist Alexander Malofeev, and Frankfurt Radio Symphony's principal trumpet Sebastian Berner.
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