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Sibelius Violin Concerto in d minor, op. 47

Pekka Kuusisto plays and conducts Sibelius' Violin Concerto

Pekka Kuusisto plays and conducts Sibelius' Violin Concerto

Musicians

  • Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
  • Pekka Kuusisto conductor, violin

Works

  • Tarrodi

    Birds of paradise

  • Sibelius

    Violin Concerto in d minor, op. 47

  • Tsjaikovski

    Symphony No. 5 in e minor, op. 64

  • This concert has an intermission

The renowned Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the adventurous violinist and guest conductor Pekka Kuusisto guarantee an energetic evening. With his personal sound – praised by The Telegraph as ‘the most personal sound of any living classical violinist’ – Kuusisto brings Sibelius’ compelling Violin Concerto to life: a work that grew from a failed premiere into a world classic. Also on the programme: Tchaikovsky's dramatic Fifth Symphony and Birds of Paradise by Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi.

An unforgettable musical experience

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

  • Thanks to:

    het Fonds Wereldberoemde Symfonieorkesten

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