The Bremen Philharmonic's anniversary season presents classical masterpieces, including Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto and Shostakovich's 5th Symphony. Beethoven's concerto elevates the genre, while Shostakovich's marks a heroic return. Fanny Hensel's Overture in C Major offers a cheerful counterpoint. The concert introduction starts 30 minutes prior in the Glocke's "Kleinen Saal".
The Bremen Philharmonic's anniversary season presents classical masterpieces, including Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto and Shostakovich's 5th Symphony. Beethoven's concerto elevates the genre, while Shostakovich's marks a heroic return. Fanny Hensel's Overture in C Major offers a cheerful counterpoint. The concert introduction starts 30 minutes prior in the Glocke's "Kleinen Saal".
The Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra performs their historical program from March 29, 1945.
Legendary violinist Fritz Kreisler considered Edward Elgar the most important composer of his time, comparable to Beethoven and Brahms. The 5th Philharmonic Concert allows a direct comparison between Elgar's voluminous Violin Concerto and Beethoven's dramatic "Eroica." The Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann as a guest soloist.
Legendary violinist Fritz Kreisler considered Edward Elgar the most important composer of his time, comparable to Beethoven and Brahms. The 5th Philharmonic Concert allows a direct comparison between Elgar's voluminous Violin Concerto and Beethoven's dramatic "Eroica." The Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann as a guest soloist.
A look at the musical innovations of American composer Charles Ives, whose works are described as crazy, sensational, and revolutionary. The piece also mentions Béla Bartók, whose music for strings, percussion, and celesta became world-famous for its use in Stanley Kubrick's film "Shining." It further discusses Arnold Schönberg's innovative arrangement of Brahms' Piano Quintet, transforming chamber music into a symphony. Finally, the Bremer Philharmoniker celebrate Ives' and Schönberg's 150th birthdays with a special offer for those born on November 17th, 18th, or 19th.
A look at the musical innovations of American composer Charles Ives, whose works are described as crazy, sensational, and revolutionary. The piece also mentions Béla Bartók, whose music for strings, percussion, and celesta became world-famous for its use in Stanley Kubrick's film "Shining." It further discusses Arnold Schönberg's innovative arrangement of Brahms' Piano Quintet, transforming chamber music into a symphony. Finally, the Bremer Philharmoniker celebrate Ives' and Schönberg's 150th birthdays with a special offer for those born on November 17th, 18th, or 19th.
A look at the musical innovations of American composer Charles Ives, whose works are described as crazy, sensational, and revolutionary. The piece also mentions Béla Bartók, whose music for strings, percussion, and celesta became world-famous for its use in Stanley Kubrick's film "Shining." It further discusses Arnold Schönberg's innovative arrangement of Brahms' Piano Quintet, transforming chamber music into a symphony. Finally, the Bremer Philharmoniker celebrate Ives' and Schönberg's 150th birthdays with a special offer for those born on November 17th, 18th, or 19th.
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