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Lahav Shani conducts Ben-Haim and Bruckner

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Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 18:00
Recording & Broadcast BR-KLASSIKIt‘s a great mystery what and where the soul is exactly: whether it is immaterial or somehow palpable or a measurable energy – yet researchers have said to have found out that its weight is 21 grams. Opinions differ widely across humanity. However, many agree that this precious essence plays an important role. This season, we want to tie in Anton Bruckner‘s symphonies with other compositions which, in their own way, have a soul-related, and sometimes spiritual,... Read full text

Keywords: Symphony Concert

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Musicians

Lahav ShaniConductor
Pinchas ZukermanViolin

Program

Overcoming (Überwindung) für OrchesterFranghiz Ali-Zadeh
Konzert für Violine und OrchesterPaul Ben-Haim
Symphonie Nr. 7 E-DurAnton Bruckner
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