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Keywords: Symphony Concert
| Simeon-Orchester | |
| Liv Migdal | Violin |
| Vilmantas Kaliunas | Conductor |
| Overture from »Die Zauberflöte«, K. 620 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
| Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D minor, Op. 47 | Jean Sibelius |
| Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 | Ludwig van Beethoven |
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The Simeon Orchester was founded by Prof. Dr Detlef Mathey and consists mainly of members of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and other professional orchestras in Hamburg. It is a regular guest at the Elbphilharmonie.
Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, a highlight of his work, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, nicknamed "Fate", will be performed by Yefim Bronfman and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. This concert promises pure Romanticism.
Víkingur Ólafsson performs Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2, showcasing his virtuosity, while Paavo Järvi conducts the Tonhalle Orchestra through Schumann's "Rhenish" Symphony. Inspired by Cologne Cathedral, Schumann's symphony reflects the motivational boost from his move to the Rhine, offering a perfect piece for Järvi's energetic conducting and Ólafsson's masterful solo.
Under the baton of Emanuel Dantscher, the Orchester’91 presents an extraordinary blend of great symphonic music in this concert to mark its 33rd anniversary. In the »Overture’91«, a work commissioned by the orchestra from Roland Fister, a bridge is built between Hamburg and Vienna. Here, seagull cries resound alongside a waltz, but also »Guten Abend, gute Nacht« by Johannes Brahms.
With the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, its musical director the Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi, and the music of John Adams—which he sometimes performs alongside the composer—Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is on friendly turf.
The Haydn-Orchester Hamburg is regarded as one of northern Germany’s top amateur orchestras. Founded in 1977, Rida Murtada has occupied the position of musical director since 2003. The orchestra performs biannually at the Laeiszhalle.
Gustav Mahler's 5th Symphony starts with a four-note motif, resembling Beethoven's 5th. Reflecting the era's upheaval, the symphony features stark contrasts, from somber marches to triumphant brass chorales. Mahler's focus on polyphony weaves through the composition. He considered it a "completely new style," possibly influenced by his love for and marriage to Alma Schindler in 1902. The 'Adagietto,' seen as a declaration of love to Alma, gained fame, notably through Visconti's 'Death in Venice.' The junge orchester NRW celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
Two Russian masters, Prokofiev and Glazunov, meet: Prokofiev's 5th Symphony, composed in 1944 amidst war chaos, sounds heroic and emotional. Glazunov's 5th Symphony starts mysteriously, unfolds into a playful scherzo, and culminates in a radiant finale. Conducted by Lorenzo Viotti, this concert is for those under 29 who love epic music and an unforgettable live experience.
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