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Hamburger Orchestergemeinschaft / Schmidt / Zenk

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Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 11:00
The Hamburger Orchestergemeinschaft e.V. has existed since 1904 and is thus the oldest amateur symphony orchestra in Hamburg. Today it performs at least two concerts a year and gives young, very talented conductors and soloists the opportunity to gain experience with orchestras and public performances in large concert halls.

Keywords: Symphony Concert

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Musicians

Hamburger Orchestergemeinschaft
Florian Luis SchmidtCello
Frank Simon ZenkConductor

Program

Ouvertüre C-Dur »Im italienischen Stile« D 591Franz Schubert
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Violoncello and Orchestra in A major, Op. 33Piotr Tchaikovsky
Sinfonie Nr. 2 D-Dur op. 36Ludwig van Beethoven
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