François-Xavier Roth with Bruckner’s Third and a world premiere

Date & Time

Sun, May 19, 2024, 20:00

Venue

Philharmonie Berlin, Main Auditorium (Berlin)

The Third Symphony is considered Anton Bruckner’s problem child. The three versions of this hymn-like and at the same time mysterious work show how much the composer struggled with it. François-Xavier Roth, conductor of this performance, considers the first version from 1873 to be the most successful – because it shows the original Bruckner. Roth has made a name for himself as a Bruckner interpreter who brings not only the sonic power of this music to life, but also its... Read full text

Keywords: Contemporary, Symphony Concert

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Musicians

Berliner Philharmoniker	Orchestra
François-Xavier Roth	Conductor

Program

Vito Žuraj	Anemoi
Anton Bruckner	Symphony No. 3 in D minor

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