Composer

Praised by the New York Times as “a strong-willed young artist with something to say, and the skill to say it brilliantly,” Maria Dueñas was electrifying in her 2024 Philadelphia Orchestra performance on Opening Night. She returns with the incandescent Lalo Symphonie espagnole.

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Yannick Leads Sibelius

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Drama meets Romance: When the Norwegian national poet Henrik Ibsen and his compatriot, the Norwegian Edward Grieg, met in Rome in 1866, they immediately hit it off. It's no wonder that Ibsen later asked the composer to write the music for his play "Peer Gynt" - at that time, it was almost unthinkable to stage a major theater production without incidental music. But as good as the music was - it would have long been forgotten if Grieg had not compiled it into two suites for orchestra. Today, the work, with the flute melody from "Morning Mood" or the striking sounds of the bassoon in "In the Hall of the Mountain King," is considered quintessential romantic music. As a grand finale to the Dresden City Festival, the Dresden Philharmonic will present it open-air on Theaterplatz under the direction of Tabita Berglund - who could be more suitable for this than the newly appointed First Guest Conductor from Norway?

Peer Gynt

Theaterplatz

Joshua Bell and Dvořák Symphony No. 9, From the New World

Tanglewood Music Center

This festive concert features strains of Mediterranean/Hispanic culture, dance music and rousing good times, with a healthy dose of virtuosity thrown in.  Our own Jason Lin steps out in front of the orchestra to play one of the best violin concertos of 19th century France, inspired by the exotic music of Spain.

Chamber Orchestra Concert 2025

Cañada College

"María Dueñas is one of the most exciting and promising talents of her generation." With these words, the Spanish violinist was awarded the LOTTO Prize of the Rheingau Music Festival in 2021. Now she returns to the Rheingau region and, together with the Orquesta Nacional de España and our featured artist Andrés Orozco-Estrada, brings fiery passion to the Kurhaus Wiesbaden. With Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and Édouard Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, this evening combines French refinement with Spanish temperament—a concert that takes the audience on a musical journey to this year's featured country, Spain.

María Dueñas, violin Orquesta Nacional de España Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Saal

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The Concertgebouw

Experience the grandeur of Saint-Saëns' most ambitious Symphony, a favorite of Gergely Madaras, dedicated to Franz Liszt and a cornerstone of the Royal Philharmonic Society's repertoire since its London premiere in 1886. This timeless masterpiece, also marking the inauguration of the Schyven organ at the Salle Philharmonique, remains as vibrant and compelling as ever. Alongside, the Symphony espagnole by Lalo, a violin concerto infused with Spanish themes, will be brought to life by Alberto Menchen, concertmeister of the OPRL, showcasing the influence of Spanish motifs in classical music. Join us for an unforgettable symphonic journey under the baton of Gergely Madaras, featuring Alberto Menchen on violin and Thierry Escaich on organ, with the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège.

📅 Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025
⏰ Time: 16:00
📍 Location: Salle Philharmonique, Liège
🎟️ Tickets: €38 / €23 / €11
🎵 Program: LALO, Symphonie espagnole; SAINT-SAËNS, Symphony No. 3 with organ

Reserve your tickets now for a musical exploration that spans the rich landscapes of Spain and the profound depths of Saint-Saëns' symphonic organ work.

Saint-Saëns, Symphony with organ

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

A passionate advocate of contemporary music, Leila Josefowicz leads a master class with Shepherd School students.

Leila Josefowicz, Violin

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Pre-College Morning Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

We invite you to join us for an eclectic and diverse program presented by the CYS Associate Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Eylar, and the Wind Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Pete Nowlen. Wind Symphony Director Nowlen will feature works by Percy Fletcher, Sruthi Rajasekar, and Joe Hisaishi. Maestro Nowlen will lead off with the Vanity Fair Overture by English composer and organist Percy Fletcher (1879-1932). The composer described the work as “a comedy in which several characters from Thackeray’s novel Vanity Fair are portrayed.”

Wind Symphony and Associate Orchestra

Foothill College

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Bill Kumer, cello - Student Recital

“Taste what you hear” and experience an evening with Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster Martin Chalifour and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. Wines Curated by Marino Monferrato - Vice President of Hospitality Operations for DAOU Vineyards & Official Maître D'hôtel of "Hells Kitchen" hosted by Chef Gordon Ramsay.

Sommelier Concertmaster Series Los Angeles Philharmonic

Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

Concertmaster Martin Chalifour and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. Wines Curated by Marino Monferrato - Vice President of Hospitality Operations for DAOU Vineyards & Official Maître D'hôtel of "Hell’s Kitchen" hosted by Chef Gordon Ramsay.

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Cleveland Orchestra

The Community Church of Vero Beach

Experience the enchanting melodies of "Daphnis and Chloe" performed by The Phoenix Symphony, under the baton of the Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor, Miguel Harth-Bedoya. This captivating concert will feature Ravel’s evocative "Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2" and the composer’s glittering "La Valse," showcasing the orchestra's prowess in interpreting the works of one of the most accomplished orchestrators of all time. The evening will also highlight the talents of violinist Richard Lin, who will perform as the soloist in Lalo’s "Symphonie Espagnole," a piece brimming with Spanish flavor by a French composer. Additionally, the program will include Brazilian composer Clarice Assad’s "Bonecos de Olinda," inspired by the vibrant papier-mâché puppets of Brazil's annual Carnival parades.

This musical journey is part of The Phoenix Symphony's Classics Series and will take place at Symphony Hall with performances scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Subscribers can save 20% by attending 4 or more performances, making this an ideal opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of classical music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of "Daphnis and Chloe" and more, brought to life by the exceptional talents of The Phoenix Symphony and its guest artists.

Daphnis and Chloe

Phoenix Convention Center

Edouard Lalo’s "Symphonie espagnole" provides the perfect showpiece for Spanish violinist Maria Dueñas, one of today’s most exciting young talents, who makes her Cleveland Orchestra debut in this performance. French maestro Stéphane Denève pairs Lalo’s fiery Spanish rhythms with the Provençal sunshine of Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suite and the bucolic Bohemia of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, featuring musicians of the New World Symphony side by side with The Cleveland Orchestra.

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the majestic harmonies of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 as The Cleveland Orchestra takes the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, FL. This enchanting performance, scheduled for January 31 and February 1, 2025, promises an unforgettable evening under the baton of Stéphane Denève, featuring the prodigious talent of Spanish violinist Maria Dueñas in her Cleveland Orchestra debut.

The concert will showcase a rich program beginning with the vibrant Suite from L’Arlésienne by Bizet, followed by Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, a piece that perfectly complements Dueñas's virtuosity with its fiery Spanish rhythms. The evening culminates with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, a masterpiece that evokes the pastoral beauty of Bohemia, performed in a unique collaboration with musicians from the New World Symphony.

This performance is not only a celebration of classical music but also a partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, a beacon of cultural excellence in downtown Miami. The center is renowned for its commitment to connecting all people to the arts and each other, making it the perfect venue for this event.

Tickets and subscriptions are available for both nights, offering a splendid opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical music with one of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. Don't miss this chance to be part of a musical journey that bridges continents, cultures, and communities.

Join the Phoenix Symphony for a unique and engaging event, "Coffee, Conversations & Classics - Daphnis and Chloe," featuring the exceptional talents of Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, alongside the virtuoso violinist Richard Lin. This special occasion is set to take place at Symphony Hall on Thursday, January 30, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.

This event offers a rare glimpse into the workings of the Phoenix Symphony during their open rehearsals, providing an intimate and casual experience for all attendees. Under the baton of Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the orchestra will bring to life Ravel’s mesmerizing "Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2" and the sparkling "La Valse," showcasing Ravel's mastery in orchestration. The program also features Lalo’s "Symphonie Espagnole," a vibrant piece with Spanish influences, performed by Richard Lin, and Clarice Assad’s "Bonecos de Olinda," inspired by the colorful Carnival parades in Brazil.

In addition to the musical feast, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the guest conductor and musicians after the rehearsal, making for a truly interactive and enlightening experience. The seating is general admission, ensuring a cozy atmosphere for all.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of classical music, enriched with insightful conversations and the delightful company of the Phoenix Symphony. Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or new to the scene, this event promises to be a memorable part of your cultural calendar.

Coffee, Conversations & Classics - Daphnis and Chloe

Pre-College Studio Recital: Eric Sung, cello

Continuing Education Fall Recital

Opening Night of our 75th season brings violinist Marcia Henry Liebenow with Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, mvt. 1, Ralph Vaughn Williams’ The Lark Ascending, Grieg’s Symphonic Dances and the world premiere of Isabelle Pearson’s ‘Heimweh’ – a journey of emotions and mood. Our extraordinary program emulates all the Butte Symphony represents – “Music you can feel!”

Let’s Celebrate – Opening Night!

The Mother Lode Theatre

Violin students of Cho-Liang Lin

Performing in her place will be the Argentinian Sol Gabetta, one of the greatest cellists of our time. Together with l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, she will perform Lalo's moving Cello Concerto. Sol Gabetta, known for her musicality and impressive technique, is a welcome guest at the Golden Hall and last season opened the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra's concert season with great success. A unique opportunity to hear live one of the greatest cellists of our time.

Sol Gabetta and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Dancin’ In Your Seat

Warren Atherton Auditorium

RPYO Concert: Climb Every Mountain

Eastman Theatre

Celebrated 20th Century composer Aaron Copland captures the American midwest in The Tender Land Orchestral Suite, a snapshot of the themes from his beloved opera The Tender Land. Hungarian composer Béla Bartók explores folk melodies of his home country in the personal orchestral composition Hungarian Pictures. The Santa Maria Philharmonic welcomes guest violin soloist Jessica Guideri to help close the concert and season with a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, the late 19th Century French composer’s musical depiction of Spain.

Musical Travelogue

Grace Baptist Church

UUCB Luminescence Chorus & Soloists

Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

Ring in spring with the HSO! This blissful concert features HSO Concertmaster Leonid Sigal, the Hartford Chorale, and guest conductor Jacomo Bairos and celebrates beauty, hope, and growth. William Grant Still’s moving piece Spirituals: A Medley brings you a sense of renewal that carries throughout the program. Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole was an inspiration for Tchaikovsky to compose his famous violin concerto, and he enthusiastically described the piece as having “a lot of freshness, lightness of piquant rhythms, of beauty and excellently harmonized melodies”.  Vivaldi’s Gloria is one of sacred music’s most uplifting choral works and its radiance and poignant sound will ring throughout the concert hall.

Vivaldi’s Gloria

The Bushnell

French Connection

Lake Washington High School

Stars, the second performance of our 20th Anniversary PLATINUM Season, gathers inspiration from the full solar eclipse visiting us in April 2024.

PLATINUM: Stars

Moody Performance Hall

Students of the Freshman Class

Violin students of Kathleen Winkler

Debussy La Mer and Zuill Bailey

Cannon Center For The Performing Arts

Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

Don’t miss our annual Romance concert featuring Maestro George Stelluto and guest artist David Taylor, violin. Enjoy a romantic evening filled with live music, drinks, and dancing. You’ll fall in love with the romantic pieces by Carlos Surinach, Édouard Lalo, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

Romance Concert

Peoria Civic Center Theater

Alaska Airlines' Winter Classics - Zuill Bailey & Timothy Smith

Anchorage Museum

Fine Arts Building

Join the Sitka Music Festival for our first performance in Wasilla! The evening will present selections from the repertoire below played by Grammy-winning cellist, Zuill Bailey with Timothy Smith, piano & Danielle Talamantes, soprano with Henry Dehlinger, piano. 

Zuill Bailey & Danielle Talamantes in Wasilla

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wasilla

TSO’s own concertmaster, Rossitza Goza, is the featured soloist for this fantastical evening. Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole is a virtuosic and colorful composition for violin and orchestra. It was composed in 1874 and stands as one of the most popular and frequently performed violin concertos in the Romantic repertoire. Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique is a groundbreaking and influential composition that premiered in 1830 and remains one of his most renowned works.

Fantastique: Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Our second concert of the indoor Masterworks season features Fantaisie Norvegienne by Eduardo Lalo played by Ukrainian guest violinist Vladyslava Luchenko. This gem of a work is nestled in between John Marsh’s Symphony No. 6 in D and Schubert’s Symphony No.5. A contemporary of Haydn, John Marsh wrote in a classical gallant style. While Schubert’s Symphony No.5 looks forward to the romantic era, Lalo’s language is Romanticism at its best. Beginning violin at the age of five, Luchenko made her solo debut with the Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of eleven. Today she performs on a Francesco Gobetti violin of 1710, on loan from a private collection.

Norwegian Fantasy

Overture Center for the Arts

PC Morning Recital

Juan Diego Flórez is a superstar tenor adored by fans and critics worldwide. With “phrasing and breath control [that] are things to wonder at” (The Guardian), his voice has been likened to “the engine in a Porsche 911; when you hear it, you know you’re in the presence of something finely tuned and luxurious” (Opera News). Flórez’s most recent Carnegie Hall recital “had the audience exploding in joy” (The New Criterion), and it’s safe to say this concert will, too, with selections by Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini, and more.

Juan Diego Flórez, Tenor Vincenzo Scalera, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Join us for our first concert of the season on Saturday, Nov 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm featuring music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and the Lalo Cello Concerto in D Minor with special guest soloist Jinhyun Kim.

Fall Concert

Howell High School

Lalo, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

DesertView Performing Arts Center

Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Associate Conductor Kyle Knox for a FREE community concert at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 9, VAHS Performing Arts Center, 234 Wildcat Way, Verona. MSO On the Go is a new series that brings the musicians of the Madison Symphony to performing arts centers in your community. The program features music the whole family will enjoy, plus a special appearance by the winner of our 2023 Fall Youth Concerto Competition, Lorenz Fradkin-Annen, violin.

MSO on the GO

Madison Area Technical College

Verona Area Performing Arts Series

Violin Students of Masao Kawasaki

The Juilliard School

PC Afternoon Recital

Music Director candidate Robert Moody, currently Music Director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, leads this romping season-opening concert. Arturo Márquez’s Danzón is a vibrant and rhythmic orchestral piece that embodies the essence of Mexican dance and culture. With its infectious melodies and lively rhythms, it invites listeners to sway and embrace the joyous spirit of danzón. In contrast, Édouard Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D minor is a masterpiece of the Romantic era, characterized by its lyrical and passionate melodies performed here by Concert Artist Guild and Sphinx Competition first-prize winner Gabriel Martins. Finally, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is a testament to the composer’s genius, known for its relentless energy and rhythmic drive. Its second movement, the Allegretto, is particularly famous for its haunting beauty and emotional depth, making it one of Beethoven’s most iconic compositions.

Robert Moody Music Director Candidate

Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

Please pardon our Maestro for invoking a little of his own agenda for this concert, which he has filled with some of his favourite music. Strauss’s Vienna Bonbons is sublime, Lalo’s Cello Concerto, particularly as performed by Rachel Mercer, is a musical treasure trove, and Dvorak’s Eighth Symphony is a melodic smorgasbord from the very first note. Yes, this is an indulgence for our Music Director, but these magnificent pieces of music might become some of your favourites too!

Lalo & Dvorak

Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

Violinist Chee-Yun’s flawless technique, dazzling tone, and compelling artistry have enraptured audiences on five continents. Charming, charismatic, and deeply passionate about her art, Chee-Yun continues to carve a unique place for herself in the ever-evolving world of classical music.

Opening Night: A Symphony of Brilliance

MSU Riley Center

Josep Pons and the BBC Symphony Orchestra present a Spanish-themed Prom with a French accent. Debussy and Ravel paint Spain in their own distinctive colours: Ravel with the raw heat and insistent thrum of his Boléro and Debussy in the vivid musical vignettes of Ibéria. Meanwhile Spanish violinist María Dueñas – a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist and winner of the 2021 Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition – is the soloist in Édouard Lalo’s most famous work, the Symphonie espagnole, which marks the French Romantic composer’s 200th anniversary. The concert opens in Andalusia, with music from Falla’s tragic opera La vida breve, set in sun-soaked Granada.

Prom 8: Impressions of Spain

Royal Albert Hall

Dances set to music from 19th-century France comprise this program. Balanchine’s La Source, set to the music of Léo Delibes, has been hailed as the choreographer’s tribute to the charm and sophistication of French dancing. Originally composed as a pas de deux, it was later expanded with the addition of an ensemble. Alexei Ratmansky turned to the lesser-known Édouard Lalo for inspiration for his Namouna, A Grand Divertissement, a ballet that likewise draws on classical French steps and style as it depicts a romantic tale of thwarted love eventually rewarded, combining pure dance, hints of drama, and lively moments of wit.

Balanchine + Ratmansky I

Lincoln Center

Spring Concert

Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera

Students of Monique Phinney, Michael Hanley, and Patty Thom’s classical voice studios perform a selection of songs.

Studio Recital: Monique Phinney, Michael Hanley, and Patty Thom Classical Voice Studios

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

When she took the gold at the 2021 Menuhin competition, the audience stood and roared. María Dueñas is already acclaimed as one of the leading virtuosos of her generation. See her play Lalo’s mesmerizing Symphonie espagnole. Also, Valentina Peleggi conducts a new work by young Mexican sound-shaper Juan Pablo Contreras, and Brahms’ haunting Third Symphony.

Brahms Third Symphony

Dominion Energy Center

Making his debut with the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra, James Birch was born in Sydney, Australia and began playing the violin at age four and a half and the piano at age five.

January Concert– Something Old, Something New— Something Different

El Portal Theater

Bartók’s "Miraculous Mandarin" ballet suite mesmerizes and thrills with its dangerous hues depicting a story of eroticism and madness. Lalo was under the spell of Spain’s sensuous soundscapes when he composed the <em>Symphonie espagnole,</em> a real showstopper for Concertmaster Frank Huang; listen for Iberian local color, such as a seguidilla, plucked strings, and harp mimicking guitars.

Bartók and Berlioz

Revel in the Boléro & Beyond concert led by Marcelo Lehninger and Guido Sant'Anna on Violin.

Bolero and Beyond

DeVos Performance Hall

For its first concert of 2026, Cascade Symphony performs Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony along with music by Richard Wagner, Leos Janacek and Edouard Lalo. Cellist Sunnat Ibragimov, an Uzbekistan native and current Seattle Symphony member, previously served as Principal Cellist of the prestigious Tanglewood Festival Orchestra. He has performed with major orchestras in Asia and North America and is pursuing doctoral studies at the renowned Peabody Institute. He joins Cascade Symphony to perform Edouard Lalo’s lyrically romantic cello concerto.

Beethoven’s Fifth

Edmonds Center For the Arts

Join “opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to the concerts for insights on the evening’s program.

Majestic Rhythms

Anson Mills

Filled with sultry tango melodies, infectious Spanish dance rhythms, and dizzying displays of virtuosity, Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole will sizzle in the hands of Clara-Jumi Kang. Then, buckle up for classical music’s ultimate thrill ride: with its wild story of a lovelorn artist who overdoses on opium, plunges into a hallucinogenic nightmare, and envisions his own funeral in hell, Symphonie fantastique packs an emotional wallop unlike anything else in music.

Symphonie espagnole + Symphonie fantastique

Jones Hall

Anders Hillborg’s Beast Sampler was premiered by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra during the 2014 Composer Festival, which was dedicated to Hillborg. Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft has conducted several of Hillborg’s works, but this is the first time he takes on Beast Sampler.

Mahler, Lalo and Hillborg

Stockholm City Hall

Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel’s Overture, a bold and joyful work, hints at the greatness she might have achieved had she been allowed to follow in her beloved brother Felix’s footsteps. Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole blends French elegance with Spanish flair, while Felix Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony is filled with warm melodies and rhythmic energy, capturing the vibrant spirit and color of Italy in its fullest bloom. A program to celebrate the slow return of Spring!

Masterworks 7: Primavera

Martin Woldson Theater

Towards the end of the 19th century, Spanish motifs became popular in music - the most famous result is perhaps Bizet's Carmen. With his Spanish accent, Édouard Lalo also had a special feeling for Spain. We hear this in his exuberant and virtuoso violin concerto. Here, dramatic parts meet rhythmic flamenco motifs. Everything is mixed into an exuberant southern fiesta. The highly sought-after violinist Clara-Jumi Kang performs the concerto on a Stradivarius from 1702.

Card classics: Symphony Spanish

Linköping Konsert & Kongress

Towards the end of the 19th century, Spanish motifs became popular in music - the most famous result is perhaps Bizet's Carmen . With his Spanish accent, Édouard Lalo also had a special feeling for Spain. We hear this in his exuberant and virtuoso violin concerto. Here, dramatic parts meet rhythmic flamenco motifs. Everything is mixed into an exuberant southern fiesta. The highly sought-after violinist Clara-Jumi Kang performs the concerto on a Stradivarius from 1702.

Composer

Édouard Lalo

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 10 Jan, 2026

Bolero and Beyond · Grand Rapids Symphony

Jan 12, 2026

Beethoven’s Fifth · Cascade Symphony Orchestra

23 - 24 Jan, 2026

Majestic Rhythms · El Paso Symphony Orchestra

13 - 15 Feb, 2026

Symphonie espagnole + Symphonie fantastique · Houston Symphony

Mar 12, 2026

Mahler, Lalo and Hillborg · Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

29 - 30 Nov, 2025

Yannick Leads Sibelius · Philadelphia Orchestra

Aug 17, 2025

Peer Gynt · Dresdner Philharmonie

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