Gewandhausorchester, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla Dirigentin

Composer Victor Kissine, born in Leningrad days after Stalin's death, is known for his sensual and meaningful soundscapes. His violin concerto, dedicated to Gidon Kremer, is introduced to the Gewandhaus by Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla. Debussy and Ravel, rivals with shared preferences, saw their friendship cool over plagiarism accusations. Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé" offered a vibrant contrast to Debussy's "La Mer" and "Faun", captivating audiences with its ecstatic finale.