NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Javier Perianes / Anja Bihlmaier

Date & Time

Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 18:00

Venue

She is currently celebrating one important international debut after another: German conductor and current head of the Residentie Orkest den Haag, Anja Bihlmaier. Now, the Schwabian, who is equally experienced in opera performances and orchestral concerts, is also conducting the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra for the first time.

Keywords: Symphony Concert

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Musicians

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester
Javier Perianes	Piano
Anja Bihlmaier	Conductor

Program

Overture in E-flat major, Op. 24	Louise Farrenc
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G major, Op. 58	Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61	Robert Schumann

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