Berliner Philharmoniker
Petr Popelka debuts with Schumann’s “Spring Symphony”
Concert
Herbert-von-Karajan-Str. 1, 10785 Berlin
Berlin Philharmonic
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Concert program
Antonín Dvořák
Die Waldtaube (The Wood Dove), Symphonic Poem, op. 110
Die Waldtaube (The Wood Dove), Symphonic Poem, op. 110
Alban Berg
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra "To the Memory of an Angel"
Gil Shaham, Violin
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra "To the Memory of an Angel"
Gil Shaham, Violin
INTERMISSION
Robert Schumann
Symphony No 1 in B flat major, op. 38 "Spring Symphony"
Symphony No 1 in B flat major, op. 38 "Spring Symphony"
Description
Robert Schumann is in love! Newly married to Clara Wieck, he finds that ideas for his First Symphony flow effortlessly. The “Spring Symphony” reflects the vibrant optimism of the time, capturing his sense of a new beginning.
In contrast, Alban Berg’s moving Violin Concerto stands as a musical memorial to Manon Gropius, who died tragically young. Gil Shaham performs the solo part.
The evening begins with Antonín Dvořák’s tone poem The Wood Dove, which tells a story of death and guilt. Conductor Petr Popelka, making his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic.
In contrast, Alban Berg’s moving Violin Concerto stands as a musical memorial to Manon Gropius, who died tragically young. Gil Shaham performs the solo part.
The evening begins with Antonín Dvořák’s tone poem The Wood Dove, which tells a story of death and guilt. Conductor Petr Popelka, making his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Cast
Petr Popelka
Conductor
Berliner Philharmoniker
Orchestra
Gil Shaham
Violin
Dates
Berliner Philharmoniker
Herbert-von-Karajan-Str. 1, 10785 Berlin
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