Hilary Hahn performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto, marking the 30th anniversary of her German debut with the same piece. The concert, part of Alte Oper Frankfurt's "Focus Hilary Hahn," also features Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8, performed by the hr-Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alain Altinoglu. The concert lasts approximately 135 minutes including intermission.
Hilary Hahn performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto, marking the 30th anniversary of her German debut with the same piece. The concert, part of Alte Oper Frankfurt's "Focus Hilary Hahn," also features Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8, performed by the hr-Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alain Altinoglu. The concert lasts approximately 135 minutes including intermission.
Three days after the premiere of Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony, the Soviet Composers' Union debated whether the work was too modern, too old-fashioned, or too critical. However, the panel missed the grim satire used by Shostakovich. In contrast, Brahms' Violin Concerto, performed by Hilary Hahn, is a celebration of violin sound. Cristian Măcelaru conducts this program, marking his farewell as chief conductor of the WDR Symphony Orchestra.
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