Gewandhausorchester, Antonio Pappano Dirigent

Date & Time

Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 19:30

Venue

Gewandhaus Leipzig, Großer Saal (Leipzig)

Ferruccio Busoni, a polymath, amassed a vast library and frequented museums. He befriended Rilke and Zweig, the latter noting Busoni's introspective playing style. Despite lacking a 'star' persona, his stage presence was captivating. Busoni, based in Leipzig, networked with Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Mahler, and Petri. He premiered works at the Gewandhaus and was renowned for Bach transcriptions. His Piano Concerto, op. 39, unconventionally incorporates a male chorus. Busoni remained unfazed by criticism, likening it to a crashing wave.
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Keywords: Symphony Concert

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Musicians

Gewandhausorchester	Orchestra
Antonio Pappano	Conductor
Herren des MDR-Rundfunkchores	Choir
Herren des GewandhausChores	Choir
Igor Levit	Piano

Program

Konzert für Klavier und Orchester C-Dur op. 39 BV 247

Ferruccio Busoni

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