Schostakowitsch 8

Schostakowitsch 8

Hilary Hahn performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto, marking the 30th anniversary of her German debut with the same piece. The concert, part of Alte Oper Frankfurt's "Focus Hilary Hahn," also features Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8, performed by the hr-Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alain Altinoglu. The concert lasts approximately 135 minutes including intermission.

Mahler 8

Three choirs, eight starry singers and one of the largest orchestras ever put on stage: there’s a reason why Mahler’s Eighth is often called the ‘Symphony of a Thousand’. The form of the piece, setting the candescent medieval poem Veni Creator Spiritus alongside the lyrical last scene of Goethe’s Faust is in itself radical and mysterious.At the core of the piece is a vast choir who seem to represent the whole human race in a passionate prayer for change but Mahler imagined they stood for something even greater: ‘Try to imagine the whole universe beginning to ring and resound,’ he challenged.‘There are no longer human voices, but planets and suns revolving.’ Exaggeration? Judge for yourself. Mahler’s Eighth Symphony is quite simply one of the most overwhelming experiences that music has to offer.This concert has been specially developed with the Southbank Centre, with further details to be announced. It is commissioned and produced by the Southbank Centre and London Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven Schostakowitsch

Beethoven Schostakowitsch

Mozart Schostakowitsch

Mozart Schostakowitsch

Kaipainen Schostakowitsch Sibelius

Kaipainen Schostakowitsch Sibelius

Anna Vinnitskaya Schostakowitsch 2. Klavierkonzert

The Essen Philharmonic commemorates Dmitri Shostakovich's 50th death anniversary with four evenings this season. His works, often reflecting the somber Soviet reality, possess profound beauty. His second piano concerto, however, stands out as cheerful, brilliant, blissful, and spirited. Pianist Anna Vinnitskaya considers its second movement among the most beautiful music she knows. Equally stunning is Sergei Prokofiev's fifth symphony, composed in 1944, a "song to free and happy people." Elim Chan conducts the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, who, along with Vinnitskaya, prepare chamber music surprises. The concert has no intermission and includes a "Close-up" at 5:45 PM and a "Late Night" at 9 PM. A child-friendly introduction is also offered.

Roman Borisov Kammerakademie Potsdam Schostakowitsch Doppelkonzert

Roman Borisov, the pianist who debuted at the Essen Philharmonic, returns as both soloist and conductor. He will perform Shostakovich's concerto for piano, trumpet, and orchestra, framed by Mozart's dances and piano rondo. The concert concludes with Schubert's fifth symphony, inspired by Mozart's music.