During an evening dedicated to early Romanticism, immerse yourself in Brahms' Violin Concerto and Schumann's Manfred Overture and Third Symphony.
Brahms' Violin Concerto, premiered in 1878, is one of the most celebrated concertos in the violin repertoire. Incredibly demanding, it pushes the technical limits of the instrument with challenging double stops, bold octave leaps, and intricate arpeggios. Brahms infuses the work with an almost symphonic orchestral density, making the violin a true partner of the tutti...
Brahms' Violin Concerto, premiered in 1878, is one of the most celebrated concertos in the violin repertoire. Incredibly demanding, it pushes the technical limits of the instrument with challenging double stops, bold octave leaps, and intricate arpeggios. Brahms infuses the work with an almost symphonic orchestral density, making the violin a true partner of the tutti rather than a mere soloist.
Schumann’s Third Symphony complements this concerto while engaging in a dialogue with tradition. Here, Schumann delivers a powerful five-movement symphony, drawing inspiration from Beethoven’s innovations to push the boundaries of classical form.
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Tickets
Concert with introduction
Enhance your experience beyond the concert with an introduction! The introduction starts at 7 pm and is free upon presentation of your concert ticket.
Programme
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Robert Schumann
Manfred, Op. 115 - Overture -
Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 -
Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97, "Rhenish"
Artists
- Michael Schønwandt Conductor
- Sergey Khachatryan Violin
Concert with introduction
Enhance your experience beyond the concert with an introduction! The introduction starts at 7 pm and is free upon presentation of your concert ticket.
Meet Sergey Khachatryan!
Meet Sergey Khachatryan in person after the concert in Bozar's entrance hall and ask him all the questions you've been dying to ask. A unique opportunity to connect with this star soloist!
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