Conductor

The Orchestra of St. Luke’s 2024 season draws to a soul-soothing close with an all-Brahms program of two choral masterpieces. Principal Conductor Bernard Labadie leads the combined forces of La Chapelle de Québec chamber choir and the Handel and Haydn Society Chorus in the Begräbnisgesang and Ein deutsches Requiem, featuring soloists Andrè Schuen and Erin Morley. While both works are sacred in word and tone, Brahms eschewed liturgical traditions in favor of more humanist expressions, and he explicitly referred to his requiem as “a human Requiem,” written to comfort the living. The Begräbnisgesang, written nearly ten years earlier, can almost be seen as its precursor. Taking the listener from intense grief to hopeful, peaceful conclusions, both pieces assure us that all lives continue in the memory of the living.

EPSG:4326

Brahms' German Requiem

Carnegie Hall

Orchestra of St. Luke’s season in Stern Auditorium draws to a soul-soothing close with an all-Brahms program of two choral masterpieces, as Principal Conductor Bernard Labadie leads the combined forces of his choir, La Chapelle de Québec, and Ensemble Altera in the Begräbnisgesang and Ein deutsches Requiem.

Hear violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich breathe new life into works that showcase Bach’s commitment to sustainability—namely, reusing and recycling.

Concertos with Hadelich

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.

Bach’s Easter Oratorio

Severance Music Center

**Event Title:** The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 1

**Date and Time:** Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Location:** Winspear Centre

**Conductor:** Bernard Labadie

**Featured Pianist:** Marc-André Hamelin

**About the Event:**
Join us at the Winspear Centre for an extraordinary evening with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Bernard Labadie, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin. This rare performance will showcase the first part of "The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos," presenting Concertos No. 1, 2, and 3. This event promises to be a memorable experience, offering a unique opportunity to immerse in the genius of Beethoven's compositions over the course of two evenings.

**Program:**
- Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
- Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2
- Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3

*Please note, the program is subject to change and will include an intermission.*

**Special Notes:**
- This concert is a part of the Friday Classics series.
- Renewal Deadline for current subscribers: Renew by May 1 to keep your preferred seats.
- Subscriber presale for all regular ESO 24/25 single performances begins on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
- Public onsale for regular ESO 24/25 single performances starts on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

**Land Acknowledgement:**
The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous Peoples. We honor the rich artistic and musical traditions of the Indigenous communities that call this land home.

**Child Policy:**
Children aged 3 years and under will not be admitted.

**Box Office Information:**
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Closed on Saturday & Sunday.
- For in-person visits, please call or email to arrange a time. Walk-ins are welcome 75 minutes before scheduled events.
- Phone: 780.428.1414
- Email: box.officewinspearcentre.com

**Tickets:**
- Starting at $28
- For more information on tickets and subscriptions, visit the Winspear Centre website.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Beethoven's legacy through his piano concertos. Secure your tickets now for this not-to-be-missed musical journey!

The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 1

Winspear Centre

**Event Title:** The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 2

**Date and Time:** Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Location:** Winspear Centre

**Conductor:** Bernard Labadie

**Featured Pianist:** Marc-André Hamelin

**About the Event:**
Join us at the Winspear Centre for a mesmerizing evening as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the esteemed conductor Bernard Labadie, presents "The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 2." This exceptional concert will showcase internationally acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin performing Beethoven’s Piano Concertos No. 4 and the grand Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor." This rare performance is part of a two-evening event that brings all five of Beethoven’s Piano Concertos to the stage, offering a unique opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of Beethoven's genius.

**Program:**
- BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4
- BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"

*Please note that the program is subject to change and will include an intermission.*

**Subscription Information:**
This concert is a part of the "Saturday Classics Full" and "Saturday Classics 2" subscription packages. Subscribers are encouraged to renew by May 1 to retain their preferred seats. Subscriber presale for all regular ESO 24/25 single performances begins on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with public onsale starting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

**Additional Information:**
- Children aged 3 and under will not be admitted.
- For ticket purchases, seating charts, and more event details, please visit the Winspear Centre website or contact the Box Office.

**Box Office Contact:**
- Phone: 780.428.1414
- Email: box.office@winspearcentre.com
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed on Saturday & Sunday. Open for walk-ins 75 minutes before scheduled events.

**Land Acknowledgement:**
The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous Peoples. We honor the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Indigenous communities that call this land home.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Beethoven's masterpieces, performed by world-class artists in the heart of Edmonton.

Bernard Labadie

Conductor

Events

May 9, 2024

Brahms' German Requiem · Orchestra of St. Luke's

May 9, 2024

Brahms' German Requiem · Orchestra of St. Luke’s

Jun 18, 2024

Concertos with Hadelich · Orchestra of St. Luke’s

17 - 19 Apr, 2025

Bach’s Easter Oratorio · The Cleveland Orchestra

May 2, 2025

The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 1 · Winspear Centre

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