Gewandhausorchester, Cristian Măcelaru Dirigent

Date & Time

Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 19:30

Venue

Gewandhaus Leipzig, Großer Saal (Leipzig)

Liszt composed tone poems about Orpheus, who overcomes death with music, and Prometheus, who inspires humanity with art. Orpheus's music is harmonious, while Prometheus's is dissonant, reflecting his suffering. Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto, sometimes called the "Orpheus Concerto," may be inspired by Orpheus. Leó Weiner, a Liszt admirer, orchestrated Liszt's B minor Sonata for the Liszt centenary in 1956.
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Keywords: Symphony Concert

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Musicians

Gewandhausorchester	Orchestra
Cristian Măcelaru	Conductor
Rudolf Buchbinder	Piano

Program

Orpheus – 4. Sinfonische Dichtung S 98	Franz Liszt
4. Konzert für Klavier und Orchester G-Dur op. 58	Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonate h-Moll S 178 (Bearbeitung für Orchester von Leó Weiner)	Franz Liszt
Prometheus – 5. Sinfonische Dichtung S 99	Franz Liszt

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