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Lutosławski's spectacular  Concerto for Orchestra demands an orchestra of the absolute highest level – at once individual, full of character and harmoniously coherent. Yet this exuberant work on the part of the composer was not just a celebration of the orchestra's virtuosity, but also a defiant mark on Soviet-era Poland.

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Hickox & Brahms

DR Koncerthuset

Next Level shatters all common stereotypes of a classical concert! This requires unconventional, experimental, and inspiring characters on stage and an open-minded audience that is curious about unusual program combinations, wants to be close to the concert hall with a drink in hand, and appreciates the dialogue with the musicians. Next Level, the other face of classical music – new, unsettling, exciting, intoxicating.

Symbiotic Clash

Tobacco Quarter Hall 1

The progressive 20th-century Polish Composer Witold Lutosławski was admired for his avant-garde works but he was also capable of creating immediately appealing music. His Little Suite of 1950, with its infectious energy and folk-inspired themes, has since become a popular concert opener. A century earlier, Lutosławski’s compatriot Chopin was considered a radical in his own Romantic fashion and his youthful Second Piano Concerto is an unashamed showpiece for the soloist who’s centre stage at all times to dazzle the audience with light-fingered lyricism. The effervescent Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu takes up the challenge.

Warsaw Philharmonic

Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Clarinetist Lauri Sallinen is known for breaking down barriers between the arts. The concert, conducted by Izabele Jankauzkaiten, will feature no fewer than six works, including Lotta Wennäkoski's Ele.

Gestures

Espoo Cultural Centre

Anyone who invites the Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska will be met with beaming faces in the orchestra and the audience. And a concert programme that never comes off the peg. Here now: the jubilarian of the year Maurice Ravel in dialogue with the master of Polish modernism Witold Lutosławski. Maurice Ravel is represented with two of his most fast-paced works: ‘La valse’, this grimacing swan song to the Viennese waltz, which spirals into the abyss with great speed and intoxication. And with the Piano Concerto in G major, with its jazz stylistic elements, entirely in keeping with the fashion of the 1930s. This music is as breathless as the times, a non-stop chase. The hr-Sinfonieorchester's guest pianist is the Frenchman Bertrand Chamayou, whose DNA has included Ravel's music since his first days at the conservatory. Ravel himself was a regular guest in New York jazz clubs, and so Chamayou knows: This music should sound ‘like a great, ingenious improvisation’. Rigour yes, brittleness no, that is the ideal of the pianist, whose CD recordings of Ravel's complete piano works were described ten years ago as ‘his masterpiece’ (FonoForum) and ‘a sensation’ (Stereoplay). (hr-Sinfonieorchester)

hr Symphony Orchestra

Alte Oper

Inviting Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska guarantees beaming faces in both the orchestra and the audience. And a concert program that is never run-of-the-mill. Here, then: this year's celebrated composer, Maurice Ravel, in dialogue with the master of Polish modernism, Witold Lutosławski. Maurice Ravel is represented by two of his most dynamic works: "La valse," this grotesque lament for the Viennese waltz, which here spirals into the abyss with greater speed and intoxication. And the Piano Concerto in G major, with its jazz elements, entirely in keeping with the fashion of the 1930s. Breathless as the times themselves, this music is a relentless, frantic pursuit. Joining the hr-Sinfonieorchester at the piano is the Frenchman Bertrand Chamayou, for whom Ravel's music has been part of his DNA since his early days at the conservatory. Ravel himself was a regular guest in New York jazz clubs, and so Chamayou knows: This music should sound "like a great, ingenious improvisation." Rigor, yes; brittleness, no—that is the ideal of the pianist whose CD recordings of Ravel's complete piano works were hailed ten years ago as "his masterpiece" (FonoForum) and "a sensation" (Stereoplay).

La valse

Lutosławski’s fiercely intense Concerto for Orchestra is a modern classic – and one of the most powerful musical experiences imaginable in a concert hall. In this work, the orchestra itself becomes the “soloist,” as different sections are brought to the fore and given their moment to shine. Like his Polish predecessors Chopin and Szymanowski, Lutosławski drew inspiration from traditional Polish folk music – but transformed it into something entirely his own.

Concerto for Orchestra

Stockholm City Hall

 Bask in Beethoven’s sun-infused, high-spirited Fourth Symphony, whose second movement, said Berlioz, sounds like “an angel singing at the gates of Paradise.” Plus, saxophonist Steven Banks performs Childs’ Diaspora , which the composer describes as “a symphonic poem which strives to chronicle the paradigm of the forced black American diaspora, as sifted through the prism of my own experience as a black man in America.”   

Beethoven's Symphony No. 4

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Symphony Orchestra's principal guest conductor Maxim Emelyanychev takes the podium and leads the orchestra initially in Salonen's symphonic poem Nyx inspired by the shadow like godess with the same name in Greek mythology. The South Korean pianist Yeol Eum Son then joins for Witold Lutosławski's Variations on a Theme by Paganini, based on Niccolò Paganini's famous Caprice No. 24 for solo violin, known for its virtuosic demands and catchy theme, as well as Richard Strauss' humorous Burleske. The concert concludes with Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 3, nicknamed 'Rhenish,' inspired by the composer's time in the Rhineland.

Emelyanychev interprets Salonen & Schumann

Berwaldhallen

The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, led by the acclaimed Polish conductor Marta Gardolińska, artistic director of the Opéra National de Lorraine, will present a rich and varied program where folk music, romanticism and drama meet in three magnificent works.

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Vara Concert Hall

Conductor Marta Gardolińska presents a rare French gem: Mel Bonis’ orchestral tribute to three legendary women. In addition, we hear Dvorák’s beloved Cello Concerto, with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Claes Gunnarsson as soloist.

Dvorák Cello Concerto

Göteborgs Symfoniker

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, The Syracuse Orchestra performs music from around the world that celebrates freedom and our richly diverse local community.

Let Freedom Ring

St. Paul's Syracuse, the Downtown Episcopal Church

Redwood Symphony presents three unique musical visions, grand and intimate. Respighi’s spectacular arrangement of Bach’s organ work is perhaps the best of its kind. I’m thrilled that Kindra Sharich is joining us, so soon after our 2024-25 triumph in Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony! This time, it’s Mahler at his most personal, prophetic and heartbreaking: Songs on the Death of Children, sung with projected supertitles. Finally, Maestro Eric returns to a work that he believes is the great Polish composer’s magnum opus; it’s unlike anything you’ve heard before and it’s truly wonderful.

Rarely-Heard Gems

Cañada College

Bacewicz’s six-minute Overture for Orchestra, composed during the German occupation of Poland, offers a perpetually shifting palette of colors. Spaniard Joaquin Rodrigo’s animated Concierto de Aranjuez features elaborate orchestration for classical guitar. Lutosławski’s energetic Little Suite for Symphony Orchestra espouses Polish folk tunes, while Borodin’s colorful Symphony No. 2 evokes the exuberance of Russian folk dances.

Pablo’s Guitar

Kleinhans Music Hall

An album of film music arrangements, the major cello concertos of the repertoire, chamber music with friends, and Persian music with his father: Kian Soltani is an incredibly versatile artist. At the beginning of his meteoric career, he won the highly endowed Paulo Competition in Finland with Witold Lutosławski's Cello Concerto – now he will perform the demanding work in the third of his residency concerts at the Elbphilharmonie, accompanied by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.

Iceland Symphony Orchestra / Kian Soltani / Eva Ollikainen

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Vara Konserthus together with conductor and violinist Nikolaj Znaider.

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Vara Konserthus

László Fenyö has been among the world's elite cellists since winning the 2004 International Pablo Casals Competition in Kronberg. Together with one of Poland's most renowned ensembles, he brings a program full of surprises to the Konzerthaus, culminating in one of the most popular cello concertos in music history.

László Fenyö & Polish Chamber Orchestra

Blaibach Concert Hall

With its sweeping melodies and raw emotion, Tchaikovsky’s famous Pathétique is a powerful exploration of love, loss and fate. It’s music that speaks from the heart, and under Principal Guest Conductor Delyana Lazarova’s baton, every note tells a story.

Tchaikovsky's Pathétique Symphony

Music Hall, Aberdeen

City Halls

Israeli conductor Bar Avni and South Korean cellist Hayoung Choi bring female power to the stage – with a program that showcases everything an orchestra has to offer. Bach opens the evening, but not as we know it: Ottorino Respighi takes the famous Passacaglia to a new level, orchestrating it grandly and majestically, with new colors and nuances. Then comes Witold Lutosławski's Cello Concerto! Not a classical solo concerto, but a dramatic duel, orchestra against soloist, complete with attacks, lyrical moments, and explosive eruptions of sound. A musical exchange in which every note is charged with high tension. And finally: Tchaikovsky's Pathétique. His last work – and arguably his most personal. Nine days after the premiere, he died under mysterious circumstances. The final movement sounds like a requiem: deeply sad, somber, and moving. It couldn't be more dramatic.

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” | Bar Avni

The Bell, Bremen

Vast Scandinavian snowfields and impenetrable pine forests meet a blazing musical spirit in Jean Sibelius's alluring Symphony No. 5. British maestro Nicholas Collon, chief conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony, makes his Atlanta Symphony Orchestra debut, along with the young cello firebrand Kian Soltani. Witness Soltani's superhuman artistry as he tackles Lutosławski's blisteringly virtuosic Cello Concerto. The concert opens with the ASO debut of Outi Tarkianien's mystical symphonic poem The Ring of Fire and Love.

Sibelius Symphony No. 5

The Woodruff Arts Center

This concert celebrates Jonny Greenwood’s love of orchestral string writing. In Water, the warmth of the Hallé strings envelopes two flutes and an Indian tanpura on a journey of rippling colour.

The Hallé Presents: Jonny Greenwood

The Bridgewater Hall

This concert celebrates Jonny Greenwood’s love of orchestral string writing. In Water, the warmth of the Hallé strings envelopes two flutes and an Indian tanpura on a journey of rippling colour. Lutosławski dedicated his moving Musique funèbre to the pioneering composer Bela Bartók whilst Steve Reich’s lyrical Pulse is a tenderly contemplative, yet constantly pulsating, work. Jonny Greenwood’s groundbreaking Horror Vacui, performed by Daniel Pioro, ‘the violinist making classical music cool’ (The Telegraph), plays upon the artistic concept of ‘the fear of empty spaces’ to astonishing effect. Using the full sonic potential of the solo violin and extensive string orchestra, he creates an eerily liminal soundscape, building in atmosphere and intensity throughout each movement. These are string instruments as you’ve never heard them before.

The Hallé Presents… Jonny Greenwood

In the 20th century, the nations of Central Europe experienced both glory and terror – and composers responded with music that blazes with energy and imaginative power. For LPO Principal Conductor Edward Gardner, it’s a source of pure inspiration, and tonight, in the first of two Phoenix Lands concerts, he shares his passion. Janáček retells bloody folktales, Grażyna Bacewicz strikes a note of defiance, and Lutosławski and Martinů each do their own deliriously imaginative thing. These composers have a thousand tales to tell, and with the aid of the superb young Czech violinist Josef Špaček, their story starts here.

Bohemian Rhapsodies

Southbank Centre

Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major is probably the most excitingly orchestrated concerto for a solo instrument with orchestra. Cheerful and brilliant at the same time, it has been a favorite work of concert audiences since its premiere in 1932. It begins furiously with a crack of a whip, created by two pieces of wood connected by a hinge and struck together. The second, slow movement is often referred to as one of the most beautiful 'Songs without Words' in music history. It is embedded in the surreal circus atmosphere of the first movement with hints of Ravel's Basque homeland, blues and jazz souvenirs from his trips to America, and the rapid finale in the style of a perpetuum mobile. "La valse" by Ravel probably needs no description - the symphonic waltz is one of the most popular works of the 20th century and regularly excites the audience. The Concerto for Orchestra by the Polish composer Witold Lutosławski can also arouse enthusiasm. It was premiered with great success in Warsaw in 1954 and is the last work in which Lutosławski uses folkloric elements. With it, the composer has said everything he had to say in this musical language...

Ravel "La Valse"

Palace of Culture

Hector Berlioz’s second symphonic work takes us to Italy. Accompanying us will be Lord Byron’s romantic hero Harold, whose voice will be Amihai Grosz, the principal violist of the Berlin Philharmonic. Upon returning from the musical universe of Witold Lutosławski, we will hear Beethoven’s majestic Eroica, originally dedicated by the composer to Napoleon.

Czech Philharmonic • Simon Rattle

Rudolfinum

A Thursday concert that moves from full cello focus with soloist Senja Rummukainen to a playful parade of the entire Malmö Symphony Orchestra's instruments, one by one. 

Elgars Cello Concerto

Malmö Concert Hall

Debussy’s 1894 impressionistic musical canvas was a turning-point in music. Beginning with a seductive solo flute, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune languidly blends and blurs harmonies in its depiction of a faun on a hazy afternoon.

London Symphony Orchestra/Alexandre Bloch

Barbican Centre

Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra Edward Gardner leads Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Symphony No. 5. With soaring melodies, roaring brass, and balletic grace, the Fifth is a wild ride of heart-on-sleeve emotions. Also on the program: Pablo Ferrández makes his NSO debut in Lutosławski’s innovative Cello Concerto.

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Ferrández plays Lutosławski

Kennedy Center

Students join forces with Connaught Brass in a powerful tribute concert honouring the legendary conductor and composer Elgar Howarth, former Director of Brass Ensembles at the Academy. Renowned trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger takes the podium to conduct, paying homage to his influential mentor.

Remembering Elgar Howarth

Royal Academy of Music

In the second part of Esa-Pekka Salonen's Artist in Residence, we meet the British conductor Nicolas Collon and the Swedish soprano Camilla Tilling, who, together with the Radio Symphony Orchestra, perform Salonen's great inspiration, Maurice Ravel's song cycle Shéhérazade with text from One Thousand and One Nights. Additionally, the Swedish premiere of Salonen's piece Gemini for large orchestra, followed by Witold Lutosławski's Concerto for Orchestra. The concert begins with Ravel's five pieces for children, Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Tales).

Ravel, Salonen & Lutosławski

Join the brilliant young players of Norfolk County Youth Orchestra for a thrilling evening of orchestral favourites conducted by Andrew Morley.

Norfolk County Youth Orchestra: Autumn Concert

Ormiston Victory Academy

Serbia’s Artist of the Century, violinist Stefan Milenkovich enjoys a prolific career internationally as soloist and recitalist. Established as one of the foremost violinists of his generation, Milenkovich appears regularly in some of the world’s most celebrated venues.


The multi-Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian is known for her spirited playing and vast emotional reach. She made her professional début at the age of 13 with the Chicago Symphony and has gone on to perform with orchestras throughout the United States and around the world.

Stefan Milenkovich & Marta Aznavoorian

Sunset Center

Hailed as “dazzling and inspired” by The New York Times, Leila Josefowicz returns to the NY Phil as soloist in Szymanowski’s Second Violin Concerto. In her NY Phil debut, conductor Marta Gardolińska (“an artist to be reckoned with,” The Guardian) leads the New York Premiere of Mason Bates’s Devil’s Radio and Lutosławksi’s Concerto for Orchestra, a virtuosic showcase for the full ensemble.

Leila Josefowicz Plays Szymanowski

David Geffen Hall

The Orchestra opens its exciting season with Composition Chair David Conte’s evocative Sinfonietta in a celebration of the long-time faculty member’s birthday. Prélude à l’après-midi d’une faune is one of Debussy’s most famous works while Iberia is a vibrant and evocative piece that vividly portrays Spanish scenes and atmosphere through his signature impressionistic style. This concert also features student guest conductor Chih-Yao Chang.

SFCM Orchestra with Edwin Outwater

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Beethoven opens his Violin Concerto with only a motif in the timpani – a far cry from the sound of the solo violin. This already heralds the innovative nature of this concerto: the virtuoso solo part is no longer the sole focus; the violin and orchestra meet as equal partners. Thus, Beethoven ultimately lays the blueprint for the great symphonic instrumental concertos of the 19th century. For the renowned violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann, the work is a showcase piece, with which he has already performed on the concert stage in all the world's major music centers.

1st  Symphony Concert

Music and Congress Hall Lübeck

Although he established no stylistic school, we find Martinů’s methods reflected in the work of other composers. This program pairs two of his chamber works with those of his peers and successors.

Program Ten • Martinů’s Legacy

Fisher Center at Bard

A Romantic classic meets two 20th-century masterworks in a concert of widescreen orchestral drama. From its thunderous opening chords to its heartbreaking slow movement, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is an emotional tour de force. Ukraine-born Vadym Kholodenko joins the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Conductor Laureate Tadaaki Otaka. Framing the concerto are two orchestral showpieces: Bacewicz’s vibrant Concerto for String Orchestra – whose motoric outer movements contrast with a sublime Andante – and the daring invention of Lutosławski’s folk-inspired Concerto for Orchestra.

Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto

Royal Albert Hall

In order to get to know the sound down to its most mysterious ramifications, Kaija Saariaho simply put it "under the microscope". In 2023, the great Finnish composer died in her adopted home of Paris. Together with violinist Carolin Widmann, the SWR Symphony Orchestra remembers this magician of intermediate and microtones.

Carolin Widmann | SWR Symphony Orchestra | Bas Wiegers

Museum Ludwig

Experience the sublime as Emanuel Ax takes the stage to perform Mozart with the Philadelphia Orchestra, under the baton of Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska. This much-anticipated event will unfold at the Verizon Hall, soon to be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, showcasing a repertoire that includes Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess," Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17, Lutosławski's Symphony No. 4, and Ravel's "La Valse."

Join us for a series of performances that promise to captivate and inspire:
- Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Dalia Stasevska, celebrated for her dynamic and passionate conducting, will lead the orchestra alongside Emanuel Ax, a pianist renowned for his lyrical and thoughtful interpretations. This collaboration is set to deliver a performance that will leave the audience in awe, from the delicate nuances of Mozart to the intense drama of Lutosławski.

This performance is available as part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering magnificent programming and exclusive subscriber benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of Emanuel Ax and the Philadelphia Orchestra in an unforgettable musical journey.

For tickets and more information, visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org or contact the ticket office at 215.893.1999. Experience the power of music and the thrill of live performance at its best.

Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

An hour with Elim Chan: In the series "Klassik Kompakt" the conductor makes her debut with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra with Lutosławski's "Concerto for Orchestra". Star cellist Steven Isserlis plays Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major.

Klassik Kompakt with Elim Chan and Steven Isserlis

The UC Berkeley Department of Music is committed to the health and safety of our students, staff, and patrons. Measures to protect concertgoers and musicians will be informed by state, local, and UC Berkeley Public Health policies and are subject to change.

UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra

University of California, Berkeley

Conductor Elim Chan makes her debut with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra on April 3 with works by Haydn, Lutosławski and Koide. Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major will be performed by star cellist Steven Isserlis.

Elim Chan & Steven Isserlis

### Event Description: Tan Dun's Water Concerto - LPO

**Event Title:** Tan Dun's Water Concerto - LPO

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 29 March 2025, 7:30 PM

**Venue:** Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

**Ticket Prices:** £7.50 - £45

**Event Overview:**
Experience an evening of extraordinary music with the London Philharmonic Orchestra as they present Tan Dun's Water Concerto. This event promises to be a captivating journey through modern classical music, featuring compositions that push the boundaries of traditional orchestral performance.

**Program:**
- **Arvo Pärt:** Symphony No. 1 "Polyphonic" (16 minutes)
- **Tan Dun:** Water Concerto (27 minutes)
- **Witold Lutosławski:** Symphony No. 3 (28 minutes)

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Eva Ollikainen
- **Percussionist:** Colin Currie

**Highlights:**
- **Colin Currie**, described by The Spectator as "the world’s finest and most daring percussionist," will perform Tan Dun's culture-crossing Water Concerto.
- **Eva Ollikainen** will lead the orchestra in rediscovering two modern classics by Arvo Pärt and Witold Lutosławski, showcasing the innovative spirit of composers who thrived even under challenging circumstances.

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of music that transcends cultural boundaries and explores new ways of listening.

Tan Dun's Water Concerto

Experience an evening of exceptional musical artistry with the debut performance of violinist Johan Dalene and pianist Sahun Sam Hong. Johan Dalene, a prodigious talent recognized as Gramophone’s 2022 Young Artist of the Year, brings his Stradivarius to life with a masterful touch that has captivated audiences worldwide. His performances are noted for their refreshingly honest musicality and deep engagement with both musicians and listeners. Accompanying him is the award-winning pianist Sahun Sam Hong, whose colorful style and riveting energy have earned him accolades on prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.

The program for the evening features a rich and diverse selection of works, including Schumann's Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Rautavaara's Notturno e Danza, Ravel's Tzigane, Lutoslawski's Partita for Violin and Piano, and Grieg's Sonata No. 2 in G Major. Each piece promises to showcase the duo's technical prowess and interpretative depth, offering a compelling journey through different musical landscapes.

Johan Dalene's career is marked by performances with leading orchestras and in celebrated recital halls globally. His recent highlights include debuts with the BBC Proms, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony. Equally passionate about chamber music, Dalene has collaborated with renowned artists and performed in prestigious venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s Wigmore Hall.

Sahun Sam Hong, praised for his clarity, confidence, and wide range of rich colors, has been a prominent figure in the chamber music scene. His innovative transcriptions and performances at major festivals like Marlboro and MusicMenlo have solidified his reputation as a versatile and dynamic artist.

This performance promises to be a memorable evening, celebrating the extraordinary talents of Johan Dalene and Sahun Sam Hong through a thoughtfully curated program that spans a wide array of musical expressions.

Johan Dalene Violin & Sahun Sam Hong Piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

The medieval verses of the Marian sequence Stabat mater seem like a symbol of mourning that has endured for ages. Once sung in unison and humbly, the Stabat mater has inspired generations of composers, including the Pole Karol Szymanowski in 1926, whose oratorio-like Stabat mater incorporated elements of Polish folk and church music. Geographically and thematically close to each other are Pēteris Vasks' political and personal mourning work of the Musica dolorosa , Arvo Pärt's meditation on the Shroud of Turin and Witold Lutosławski's short Lacrimosa from the image-rich death sequence of the Dies irae.

Stabat Mater

Sacred Heart Church Munich

Spotlight Artist Jan Lisiecki, one of the foremost interpreters of Chopin, brings to life the emotive depths of the composer’s First Piano Concerto. Revel in this romantic masterpiece, a blend of tender lyricism and technical brilliance. The concert concludes with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 1, a soul-stirring work that showcases the orchestra’s full dramatic range.

Lisiecki Plays Chopin

David Pecaut Square

Maurice Ravel's imaginative and even humorous La valse is a tribute to the waltz and Johann Strauss II. Originally, the working title for this music was "Vienne", then he changed it from the French spelling to German, "Wien", before finally deciding that the fitting title would be La valse. Ravel and Argentine Alberto Ginastera frame the program, the latter with fiery dance in the form of Malambo.

Waltz and malambo

One concert, two Queen Elisabeth Competition winners. Many listeners are familiar with Piet Jozef Swerts (winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 1987), who twice composed the required piece for the prestigious competition. The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra invited him to create a new symphonic work inspired by Flemish musical heritage. The result is a delightful homage to Josquin Desprez, keeping the music of the Flemish polyphonist alive.

Elisabeth Week: Hayoung Choi performs Lutosławski

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Approaching Mozart’s music with a presence that is “elegantly unruffled” (The New York Times), Conrad Tao illuminates the subtleties of his forebear’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 20. For the young Polish composer Lutosławski, threads of local folk music and lessons from centuries past converge to make his Concerto for Orchestra an ear-tickling marvel of mid-century modernism. An interlude from Benjamin Britten’s breakthrough opera provides another angle of emotional mastery from a musician wise beyond his years. 

Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 featuring Tao and Heyward

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

Hahn Plays Brahms

Severance Music Center

The great Polish composer Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994) wrote his Cello Concerto for the famous Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, and it was premiered in London in 1970. It’s a witty and beguiling piece which begins with a five-minute cello solo which is then noisily interrupted by interjections from the brass. Our soloist is a current BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, the Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia.



Nesterowicz conducts Lutosławski and Stravinsky

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Rachmaninov’s majestic First Symphony churns with youthful romantic fervor and ethereal mystery — perfect for a December outing. Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, inspired by Norway’s national folk hero, includes the instantly familiar dream-like fantasy of “The Hall of the Mountain King.” Johannes Moser brings his “remarkably visceral and vivid playing” (Gramophone) to Lutosławski’s wild and enchanting Cello Concerto.

Grieg & Rachmaninov

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Mozart wrote in a letter to his father that death is »the true, best friend of man« – which for Manfred Honeck is a »profound and significant statement«. The internationally sought-after conductor is known for his unmistakable and trend-setting style – and is also a charismatic and passionate artist who loves emotional depth: »If I had the choice between technical precision and emotional music, I would always choose the music.« The former violist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, who once began his conducting career as Claudio Abbado’s assistant, has been a regular guest of ours for more than 30 years. This led to an intimate friendship – and as a result, he is now officially performing his first concert as our new honorary conductor. We are delighted to be performing one of his favourite programmes with him on Eternity Sunday, which is very moving and will certainly give food for thought: The equally »mysterious and divine moments« in Mozart's last work – the otherworldly beautiful requiem from 1791, which the composer worked on until his early death at the age of just 35 and was unable to complete. Manfred Honeck breaks the ritualistic confessional music abruptly at precisely that point after eight bars in the »Lacrimosa« – and complements and combines it in an incredibly comforting way with other poignant sound creations, texts from powerful biblical passages, letters by Mozart, poems, Gregorian chorales and the urging ringing of bells.

Manfred Honeck: Mozart's Requiem

Bamberg Concert Hall

Kyung-A Yoo’s BeautyFull series opens its fourth season with chamber music from Eastern Europe. The program includes Bartók’s magnificent work “Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion,” Janacek’s Violin Sonata, and Lutosławski’s “Variations on a Theme” by Paganini. Featured performers include Dr. Yoo on piano, Charlie Tauber on piano, Marcus Reddick on percussion, and Joshua Smith on percussion.

Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series: “BeautyFull Reconnection: Music From Eastern Europe”

Mercer University

A ‘concerto for birds and orchestra’, Rautavaara’s ‘Cantus Arcticus’ blends recorded birdsong from the Arctic Circle with hauntingly beautiful orchestral music. This is followed by Lutosławski’s compelling and atmospheric Fourth Symphony which packs a dazzling variety of sounds into a brief but eventful two movements. Folk-inspired ‘Suita Rustica’ by Kaprálová draws on traditional Moravian melodies to create a colourful and energetic tribute to her Czech heritage. The evening ends with Martinů’s big-hearted Fourth Symphony, written in America in 1945, an optimistic work brimming with lyrical melodies.

FSO - Martinů, Lutosławski, Rautavaara, Kaprálová

Smith Square Hall

Winter Concert November 2024

When night falls, so too does silence – and that’s when music can weave its darkest spells. In the middle of the 20th century, composers Benjamin Britten and Witold Lutosławski were kindred creative spirits, and each crafted ravishing, dream-haunted tapestries of song for a handful of instruments and the tenor voice of Peter Pears.

Perth Concert Series: Mark Padmore Sings Britten

Perth Concert Hall

Perth Concert Series: Bbc Scottish Symphony Orchestra - Mark Padmore Sings Britten

When night falls, so too does silence – and that’s when music can weave its darkest spells. In the middle of the 20th century, composers Benjamin Britten and Witold Lutosławski were kindred creative spirits, and each crafted ravishing, dream-haunted tapestries of song for a handful of instruments and the tenor voice of Peter Pears. One of Britain’s greatest living tenors, Mark Padmore, assumes his mantle today, at the dark heart of this typically imaginative programme from Ryan Wigglesworth. Mozart opens the evening in a blaze of sunlight, and Schumann’s most personal symphony brings it to a close: strong emotions, spoken with love.

Mark Padmore Sings Britten

Glasgow City Hall

Students in Colburn’s Music Academy are selected from the finest young musicians, ages 12-18, from around the globe. Guided and mentored by world-class faculty, Music Academy students develop their artistic voice as they prepare to enter top conservatories and for future professional success. This special showcase concert, presented for the first time this season, features performances by some of today’s most remarkable young artists.

Music Academy Showcase

Colburn School

Immerse yourself in HGO Composer-in-Residence Joel Thompson’s “shifting palette of grooves, colors, and moods” (Bachtrack) in To See the Sky. Sibelius’s Symphony No. 7 unleashes an infinite universe of emotional power in just 20 minutes. Feel the full force of the Orchestra’s dazzling virtuosity in Lutosławski’s Concerto for Orchestra.

Orchestral Fireworks

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Jakub Hrůša & Joshua Bell

Munich Residence

Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, featuring the exceptional talents of clarinetist Sebastian Manz and pianist Danae Dörken. This captivating duo will take the stage on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:30 pm in the intimate setting of the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS.

The program promises a journey through the rich landscape of chamber music, showcasing works from the Romantic period to the 20th century. Audiences will be treated to Niels Gade's "Fantasiestucke for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43," André Messager's "Solo de concours for Clarinet and Piano," Witold Lutosławski's "Dance Preludes for Clarinet and Piano," and Giuseppe Verdi's "Concert Fantasia on Motives from Rigoletto for Clarinet and Piano." The evening will also feature Jörg Widmann's "Funf Bruchstucke Five Fragments for Clarinet and Piano," Joseph Horovitz's "Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano," and Gioachino Rossini's "Introduction, Theme, and Variations for Clarinet and Piano."

Sebastian Manz, celebrated for his beautiful intonation and technical prowess, and Danae Dörken, known for her breathtaking technique and musical depth, promise to deliver performances that will resonate long after the final note. This event is not just a concert but an exploration of the artistry and chemistry between two of the most exciting musicians in the classical music world today.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including an intermission, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of chamber music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Sebastian Manz and Danae Dörken live in concert. Tickets are not yet on sale but keep an eye out for this must-see event in the heart of New York City.

Sebastian Manz & Danae Dörken

Samuel B. & David Rose Building

Join City of London Sinfonia and science communicator, atmospheric physicist, and author Dr Simon Clark on a journey across the globe from pole to pole, taking in the freezing desolation of the tundra, the vast expanse of the oceans, and the humid claustrophobia of the tropics. The soundtrack to your adventure will be a selection of classical pieces representing the cloud formations we encounter as we make our way from the Antarctica to the Arctic.

Music from Pole to Pole: Cloud Formations from Antarctica to the Arctic

The multi-talented musician has stretched notions of performance well beyond his solo clarinet playing and conducting. Here he is joined by members of his family for a largely dance-based programme.

Martin Fröst Family Trio

Wigmore Hall

Join this dynamic group for a celebration of today’s music for strings at its most thrilling and varied, including the meditative Third Symphony by Philip Glass.

Scottish Ensemble Performs Philip Glass

Musical Tapas

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Three pioneering musical languages dramatically contrast in this expedition of the concerto form. Guided by conductor Elim Chan, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra meets two dazzling soloists.

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Usher Hall

Guided by conductor Elim Chan, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra meets two dazzling soloists.

Our summer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church comes to a close with a program in which Principal Horn Jessica Danz showcases her instrument’s elegance in Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4—jubilant, playful, and filled with the reminiscent sounds of hunting calls. Danz then conquers Villanelle, written by Dukas as a challenging exam piece for horn, sharing the soul and virtuosity of the instrument. The evening begins with Lutoslawski’s Overture, where the sharp sounds of the strings fill the intimate venue with an intensity that directly contrasts with the work that follows, Françaix’s light and delightful Sérénade. Haydn’s Symphony No. 90 brings the concert to a rousing “end”—only to quietly resume after four measures of silence, giving Haydn the last word with this classic joke.

Haydn, Mozart & More

Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Friday 23rd subscription - Pablo Ferrández - Roberto González-Monjas

Opera Palace of A Coruña

**Myth and Magic: An Evening with Thomas Adès and the London Symphony Orchestra**

**Date & Time:** Thursday 30 May 2024, 7:00 PM  
**Venue:** Barbican, London  
**Duration:** Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)  
**Tickets:** £70, £55, £39, £25, £18 (+£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction)  
**Wildcard Tickets:** £12/£16 (+booking fee, seat allocated on the day)  
**Booking:** Available online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk, by phone, or in person at the Barbican Centre

Dive into an evening of enchantment and innovation with "Myth and Magic," featuring the illustrious Thomas Adès conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. This captivating concert showcases a blend of classical and contemporary, with performances of Igor Stravinsky's "Orpheus" and "Agon," Witold Lutosławski's "Partita for Violin and Orchestra," and the UK premiere of Thomas Adès' "Air Homage to Sibelius Violin Concerto."

Renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter joins the orchestra, bringing her exceptional talent to a program that promises to weave threads of the past into a radiant future. The evening is a celebration of musical storytelling, with compositions that explore the boundaries of orchestral music and invite the audience into a world of mythological tales and magical sounds.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the synergy of Thomas Adès, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and the London Symphony Orchestra in a performance that promises to be both refined and refreshing. Book your tickets now for a night of unforgettable music at the heart of London.

Myth and Magic – Thomas Adès

Lutosławski’s interpretation of music for a funeral, and Bryce Dessner's Réponse Lutoslawski, inspired by the Musique funèbre, open this enlightening and introspective program.

Composer

Witold Lutosławski

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 26, 2026

Lunchtime Music · Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Nov 7, 2026

Gershwin's An American In Paris · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Feb 5, 2027

Bomsori Kim plays Szymanowski’s Second Violin Concerto · Barbican Centre

Feb 18, 2027

Perth Concert Series: Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Beethoven's Fifth Symphony · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

18 - 19 Feb, 2027

Dvořák's Seventh · Bühnen Bern

Past events

1 - 2 Oct, 2026

Hickox & Brahms · Danish National Symphony Orchestra

Jul 3, 2026

Symbiotic Clash · Bremer Philharmoniker

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