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SWR Symphonieorchester | Abokonzert 8

Date & Time
Mon, May 12, 2025, 20:00
Works by Lutosławski, Saariaho, and Debussy performed by Carolin Widmann (violin) and the SWR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bas Wiegers. The program includes Lutosławski's "Little Suite", Saariaho's "Graal théâtre" and "Verblendungen", and Debussy's "La mer". A pre-concert talk starts at 7 pm.

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Musicians

Matthias SchneiderSound Director
SWR Symphonieorchester
Bas WiegersConductor

Program

"Kleine Suite" für KammerorchesterWitold LutosŁawski
"Graal théâtre" für Violine und Orchester & "Verblendungen" für Orchester und TonbandKaija Saariaho
"La mer"Claude Debussy
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