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Louis & Louise

Wallraf-Richartz Museum

This program shines a light on Romantic voices both familiar and rediscovered. Farrenc's spirited Overture No. 2 reclaims its rightful place in the repertoire, while Juneau's beloved visiting pianist, Alexander Tutunov, brings brilliance to Grieg's iconic concerts. Brahms' First Symphony crowns the evening with intenstiy, dignity, and perseverence.

Resurgence & Rediscovery

Juneau-Douglas High School

The unique and startling architectural art has been called wow architecture, and the word is a good way to describe the music of the Frenchman Guillaume Connesson. Connesson's Flute Concerto No. 2 is subtitled Danses concertantes, "Concert Dances", which ecstatically push through the boundaries of style and genre. Tapiola Sinfonietta is one of the commissioners of this exciting new work, and the soloist will be Emily Beynon, principal flutist of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Emily in France

Espoo Cultural Centre

CMSFW welcomes Orion Weiss, piano; Gary Levinson, violin; Michael Klotz, viola; Clive Greensmith, cello; and Eugene Levinson, bass.

Subtle Connections Across the World - CMSFW Ensemble with pianist Orion Weiss, Gary Levinson and Friends

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

The beautiful and powerful Double Concerto by Brahms, with Gothenburg’s own supernova Ava Bahari and cellist Andreas Brantelid. Pekka Kuusisto also leads the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in Louise Farrenc’s romantic symphony No. 3.

Brahms Double Concerto

Göteborgs Symfoniker

The earth is sweating, the poles are melting—and somewhere, a penguin is sitting on packed suitcases. Thousands of animals from all over the world are competing for a ticket on the luxury liner "Arche Boa." Twelve animal finalists will present their stories in a spectacular show. The audience decides: Which animal will be saved, will receive the last QuarTIER on board, and thus be saved from extinction?

1.  Children's concert Arche Boa

Theater Lübeck

Quintessentials

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Three composers. Three bold voices. This afternoon concert explores the idea of resilience — how artists transform adversity into energy, elegance, and invention. The concert begins with Beethoven’s Second Symphony, one of his least performed masterworks, written at a time of personal crisis but bursting with humor, invention, and fire. It’s not the Beethoven of fate and fury—but of wit, drive, and irrepressible spirit. Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers picks up that thread with a jolt. Inspired by a line from Beethoven’s journals, the piece is full of quick turns and titillating energy—tight, fierce, and over almost too soon. The final word belongs to Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 2, a hidden gem that feels as if a mirror was held to Beethoven as it was composed. Elegant and propulsive, Farrenc’s music claims its place in the symphonic tradition—powerfully and unmistakably.

Second to None: The Second Symphonies of Beethoven and Farrenc

Hotel Chalet

Beethoven’s joyful wit and lyricism make his Piano Concerto No. 1 a perfect showcase for Garrick Ohlsson’s “fingers, fortitude, and freewheeling imagination” (The New York Times). To close, conductor Louis Langrée “draws a lithe, articulate and elegant performance” (The New York Times) of Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, the mighty “Organ Symphony.”

Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” Ohlsson plays Beethoven

Kennedy Center

Swedish Malin Broman has been concertmaster of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra since 2008, and she also has an international career as a soloist and conductor. She takes on both roles at this concert, where she is the soloist in Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1. His ability to create melodic lines and emotional depths in the music always arouses enthusiasm, and one is amazed by the virtuoso acrobatics to which the violin is subjected.

Beethoven & Bruch

Aalborg Central Waterfront

1st Academic Concert 2025/26

Gewandhaus

Our picture of the Romantic era becomes more complete as we spotlight a composer long deserving of wider attention. Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 2 reveals a voice shaped by but distinct from her male contemporaries. Pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins Music Director Jaime Martín to conjure the tempestuous beauty of Brahms’s First Piano Concerto, a beloved work that foreshadows his future symphonic brilliance. In tandem, the two pieces offer a thrilling exploration of Romanticism’s expressive power.

Romantic Resonance

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Colburn School

Martin Beaver, first violin of the famed Toyko String Quartet, makes his NWS debut to join Fellows for quartets by Schubert and Barber.

Reserve your seats today and enjoy unbeatable savings by subscribing to New World Symphony’s Chamber Music Series. Starting at just $10 a concert, the 2025-26 series features six glorious afternoons with the music of Franz Schubert, J.S. Bach, Kaija Saariaho, Julius Eastman, Samuel Barber, Meredith Monk and more.

Farrenc + Tower

New World Center

The Masterworks season opens with a fond return. As the season’s Artist in Residence, former TSO concertmaster Steven Moeckel will perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, and also curate the first TSO Up Close chamber series program (October 18 & 19). Schubert’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Farrenc’s delightful Overture No. 1 round out the program.

Mozart and Schubert

Catalina Foothills High School

A one-of-a-kind musician delivers his take on an old classic and a new favourite.

Four Seasons

Christchurch Town Hall

Michael Fowler Centre

The 2025-26 Season opens with fanfare as Music Director Jonathon Heyward joins violinist Joshua Bell for the annual celebration of the BSO's work across the state, including education and community programs.

Gala

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

Join us for a vibrant afternoon of Summer Celebrations! as we spotlight our own brilliant soloists and raise funds for the Friends and Volunteers of Sheffield Music Hub

Summer Celebrations!

Victoria Hall

This year's "Rainbow Concert" by the Munich Philharmonic for Christopher Street Day (CSD) will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Town Hall.

Rainbow Concert

Old Town Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra presents "Brahms Symphony No.1" on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the historic Hawaii Theatre, located at 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813. This performance marks the grand finale of our Masterworks season, featuring the extraordinary talents of Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang and the esteemed Dane Lam as Music Director.

The program promises an enchanting journey through classical music with Louise Farrenc's Overture No. 2, Sergei Rachmaninoff's mesmerizing Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and culminating in Johannes Brahms' triumphant First Symphony. These pieces, known for their emotional depth and technical brilliance, will showcase the exceptional synergy between Joyce Yang's poetic pianism, praised by the Washington Post, and the orchestra's dynamic range.

Single tickets will go on sale on May 15, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic of classical music in the heart of Honolulu. Additionally, ticket holders are invited to a special pre-concert talk at 3:00 PM in the auditorium, providing deeper insights into the evening's program.

For ticketing information and FAQs, please visit our website or contact the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, available Tuesday through Friday, 10 am - 2 pm. Don't miss this spectacular close to the Masterworks season, a celebration of musical mastery and artistic collaboration.

Brahms Symphony No.1

Hawaii Theatre

Be sure to bring the kids to try out musical instruments at the Symphony’s Instrument Zoo!

Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Concerts in Your Community: Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Northside High School

Southern Village Green

Tryon Palace

Tarboro Town Common

Season Finale Concert

East Providence High School

Stacey Pelinka, Berkeley Symphony’s second flutist, presents Connections, which builds upon the community of composers, living and not. Through this program, you’ll meet familiar faces and meet some new ones, all of whom will make you feel like you’re reuniting with long-lost friends. Stacey’s contemporary chamber music expertise shines in Connections, as she has been a key artistic member of ensembles such as the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and as a founding member of Eco Ensemble.

Connections

Piedmont Center for the Arts

Philadelphia Sinfonia Players Festival Concert

Temple University

Höhenflug

Allerheiligen-Hofkirche

Alexandre Bloch, Music Director of the National Orchestra of Lille, takes to the podium in this programme celebrating French music from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Hallé in Warwick

University of Warwick

Plus Maurice Ravel's entertaining piano concerto, and opening with a vivacious concert overture by pioneering 19th century female composer/ musician, Louise Farrenc.

Halle Orchestra

Warwick Arts Centre

Philharmonic Hour Chamber Concert

Görreshaus

Join the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for an unforgettable evening as part of their Orchestral Series, "VISIONARIES: MARTÍN BEETHOVEN." This spectacular event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Alex Theatre, followed by a matinee performance on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 4 pm at The Wallis.

Under the baton of Music Director Jaime Martín, with the virtuosic Nemanja Radulović on violin, the orchestra will present a program that celebrates both beloved and unsung heroes of music history. The evening will feature Ludwig van Beethoven's heroic "Overture to Egmont" and his profound "Violin Concerto in D major," alongside Louise Farrenc's powerful "Symphony No. 3 in G minor," a work that triumphs in its fight for equality and recognition.

This event not only showcases the remarkable talents of Jaime Martín and Nemanja Radulović but also marks a significant close to the orchestral season, filled with inspiring milestones. It's an opportunity to revel in the mastery of Beethoven and Farrenc, experiencing the heights of musical achievement and the passionate fight for artistic recognition.

Tickets are available for both performances, with the option to purchase single tickets for the Sunday performance at The Wallis. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to explore the 2024/25 Season and consider purchasing a subscription for the full experience.

Venues:
- Alex Theatre: 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
- The Wallis: 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Don't miss this monumental event in the 2024/25 season of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, where music history's visionaries are celebrated through the power of live orchestral music.

Visionaries:Martin + Beethoven

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Alex Theatre

This symphony concert features the winner of the Youth Concerto Competition along with performances of Overture No. 1 by Louise Farrenc and Gustav Holst's The Planets.

The Planets Symphony Concert

Neumann University

Brahms’ wonderful Piano Concerto No.2 is timeless and unforgettable, and acclaimed pianist Inon Barnatan returns to the Town Hall stage for this mountainous work.

Romantic Brahms

Auckland Town Hall

Immerse yourself in an evening of classical music innovation with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's Chamber Series event, "VANGUARD: FARRENC’S NONET." This captivating concert series is set to enchant audiences on two consecutive nights, starting on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7:30 pm at The Wallis in Beverly Hills, and continuing on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 7:30 pm at The Huntington's Rothenberg Hall in San Marino.

Under the artistic direction of Margaret Batjer, the Director of Chamber Music, this program is a celebration of women composers who have made significant contributions to chamber music. The evening will feature a selection of masterful works, including Clara Schumann's "Three Romances," Caroline Shaw's "Plan & Elevation," Nokuthula Ngwenyama's "Down," Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel's "String Quartet in E-flat major," and culminating with Louise Farrenc's magnum opus, "Nonet, Op. 38."

This event promises to be a feast of pièces de résistance, showcasing the hidden treasures of chamber music through the virtuosic string quartets by Shaw and Mendelssohn-Hensel, an innovative trio by Ngwenyama, and the timeless and heartfelt response of Clara Schumann to her spouse’s "Three Romances." Each piece has been thoughtfully curated by Margaret Batjer, offering a program of lauded contributions to chamber music by women composers.

Tickets are available for both venues, with options to purchase single tickets for Saturday, April 5, through The Wallis, and for Sunday, April 6, through The Huntington. Attendees are also encouraged to explore the 2024/25 Season subscription for more exquisite musical experiences.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of classical music's past and present, performed by the talented soloists and ensemble of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Join us for "VANGUARD: FARRENC’S NONET" and be part of a memorable night that celebrates the legacy and future of chamber music.

Vanguard: Farrenc's Nonet

Huntington Theatre

Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical music on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Michigan Theater. The April MainStage event promises to be a revolutionary journey through the realms of classical music, featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, the Eroica—a work that has left an indelible mark on the history of music with its grand scale, scope, and substance.

Under the baton of guest conductor Andrew Grams, known for his dynamic concerts and ability to connect with audiences, this performance is set to captivate the hearts of classical music enthusiasts. Adding to the evening’s allure, 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Competition medalist Kate Liu will make her Ann Arbor debut, showcasing the soaring lyricism of Chopin’s F minor Piano Concerto. This piece, inspired by the composer’s affection for Polish soprano Konstancja Gładkowska, features an inexpressibly gorgeous second movement conceived as a piano aria, enveloped by the virtuosic outer movements that highlight Chopin’s unparalleled mastery of the piano.

The concert will also feature Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 2, further enriching the evening’s repertoire. The event begins at 8 PM, with a pre-concert talk scheduled for 7 PM, offering insights into the night’s program and the history behind the pieces.

Seats for this musical extravaganza are available now as part of a subscription, with single ticket booking opening on July 18, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the profound beauty and revolutionary spirit of classical music brought to life by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Kate Liu, and Andrew Grams.

April Mainstage

Michigan Theater

Unheard of different: When Ronald Brautigam sits down at the fortepiano, even the supposedly well-known suddenly sounds excitingly new and surprisingly unusual. With his uncompromising playing, he has often contributed to a reassessment of even prominent composers.

Ronald Brautigam | The Cologne Academy | Michael Alexander Willens

Museum Ludwig

Chamber Tuesdays

Royal College of Music

2025 sees the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, so in celebration of his life we take his firecracker Ninth Symphony on the road to Aberystwyth and Bangor this March. Small in scale, but full of humour this symphony came as a surprise to everyone at its premiere, with its touches of slapstick, jaunty themes and spirited dance-like feel.

Shostakovich 9 with Christoph König

Aberystwyth Arts Centre

John Novacek is well known to San Luis Obispo audiences through performances with Festival Mozaic, and as their 23/24 Artist in Residence.  His acumen for big works will be on full display as he performs Brahms mighty Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat. We open with a work by northern Californian composer, Andre Myers. Myers serves on the composition faculty at Redwood University, and we conclude with Symphony No.3 by mid-nineteenth century French composer, Louise Farrenc. Farrenc served for more than twenty years, as professor of composition at the Paris Conservatoire, and was herself a virtuoso pianist. She wrote three symphonies, choral and chamber works as well as many works for the piano.

Classics Iv: Novacek Plays Brahms

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

When it comes to piano playing, challenges don’t get much bigger than Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto – the so-called ‘Everest of Piano Concertos’. There’s a special thrill in hearing a true champion tackle its grand, romantic heights, and as winner of the 2023 Scottish International Piano Competition, Jonathan Mamora is certainly that! With Lionel Bringuier conducting, this concert will be electric, from Louise Farrenc’s powerful overture to Bartók’s technicolour workout for the whole band: the explosive Concerto for Orchestra.

RSNO Season 24-25: Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto

Usher Hall

Francis Poulenc, the real joker of the Groupe des Six, created a precious treasure of five works for the woodwinds - the sextet, a trio and a sonata each for flute, clarinet and bassoon. With the sparkling Sextuor for piano and winds, a showcase for the "musical prose" sought by the Six, he thrusts us into the heart of the pulsating life of his hometown of Paris. The three-movement piece was completed in 1932, but was thoroughly revised in 1939 for the performance with Poulenc himself at the piano. At the beginning it sounds like the Grands Boulevards, everything is noisy, running, honking, shouting and whirling around, and immediately the woodwinds are allowed to bring their entire arsenal of modern acrobatics into play. The middle movement is more idyllic, before the fast section suddenly seems to be a fairground bustle. The work concludes with a hymnic declaration of love to the Seine metropolis.

sextet, octet and nonet

Laeiszhalle Hamburg

Discover the spirit of renewal and life through Mozart’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor performed by Canadian pianist Sheng Cai, Louise Farrenc’s inspiring Symphony No. 3, and Chilean composer Carlos Zamora’s Sikuris, based on traditional music from the people of the Atacama Desert.

Tales of Renewal and Life

The Lincoln Center

**Hélène Grimaud Plays Brahms with The Philadelphia Orchestra**

Join us for a mesmerizing evening as the world-renowned pianist Hélène Grimaud takes the stage with The Philadelphia Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. This special performance will feature Brahms's First Piano Concerto, a masterpiece that showcases Grimaud's astonishing proficiency and poetic sensibilities, as praised by The Washington Post.

**Event Details:**
- **Dates and Times:**
  - Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  - Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM
  - Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 8:00 PM
- **Venue:** Verizon Hall, newly rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, home of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
- **Program:**
  - Louise Farrenc: Symphony No. 1
  - Julia Wolfe: Pretty (Philadelphia Orchestra co-commission)
  - Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1

This concert not only highlights Grimaud's unparalleled talent but also celebrates women artists, featuring the 19th-century composer Louise Farrenc's surging, Romantic First Symphony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe's raucous, rhythmic romp, "Pretty."

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Don't miss this unforgettable experience as Hélène Grimaud and The Philadelphia Orchestra bring Brahms's First Piano Concerto to life in the splendid acoustics of Verizon Hall.

Hélène Grimaud Plays Brahms

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Double debut: Conductor Anja Bihlmaier and pianist Javier Perianes will be appearing for the first time with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra on February 23. In addition to Beethoven and Schumann, there is a discovery by Louise Farrenc.

Anja Bihlmaier & Javier Perianes

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Pre-College Orchestra 2025

The Juilliard School

Debut in Lübeck: The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra will play Schumann's Second Symphony on February 21st under the direction of Anja Bihlmaier. Javier Perianes will interpret Beethoven's Piano Concerto in G major in his first guest appearance with the NDR EO.

Anja Bihlmaier & Javier Perianes in Lübeck

Sala de Música y Congresos Lübeck

Le Tombeau de Couperin mixes Baroque inspiration with Ravel’s trademark orchestral color and flair. Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1 courses with drama from its grand beginning to its rousing finale. Written when Bizet was just 17 years old, his First Symphony is a stunning display of youthful genius and exuberance.

French Impressions

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

The fifth concert of the season is imbued with feminine energy. The orchestra has invited the star New Zealand conductor Gemma New, who will present the Overture No. 2 by the 19th-century French composer Louise Farrenc. Given the social classification and the limited women's rights at the time, Farrenc was an extraordinary phenomenon. Not only did she manage to study composition in addition to the piano, taking private lessons with Antonín Rejcha, but she also succeeded in having her work, which includes three symphonies in addition to numerous chamber pieces, performed on international concert stages.

Farrenc. Brahms. Sibelius

Dvořák Hall Rudolfinum

The Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sounds wonderfully light and lively. The pure melodic joy of playing is what makes this double concerto so special. In contrast, an unbroken will to live and a wide range between turmoil and enthusiasm can be heard in Ludwig van Beethoven's 5th Symphony, nicknamed the "Symphony of Fate" - famous especially for its legendary beginning, which is also known as the "Fate motif". The multifaceted music of the French composer Louise Farrenc builds a bridge between the lightness of Mozart and the weightiness of Beethoven. She was well known and successful in her hometown of Paris in the 19th century. Her varied musical works full of catchy melodies and lively arcs of tension are worth discovering.

4th Symphony Concert: Lust for Life

Opernplatz

NOCCO’s February concerts begin with Felix Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, a whimsical and enchanting piece that will transport you into the magical world of Shakespeare’s play with its sparkling melodies and vibrant orchestration. Following this piece will be an undoubtedly riveting and virtuosic performance by the winner of NOCCO’s 2024 Concerto Competition, Maia Nemes, performing Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G major. Finally, the concert concludes with Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35, a compelling work that exemplifies her prowess as a 19th-century composer. Farrenc’s Symphony No. 2 is noted for its structural clarity, melodic inventiveness, and the seamless integration of classical form with Romantic expressiveness, showcasing her unique voice in the symphonic tradition.

Illuminate

Town Hall Seattle

NOCCO’s February concerts begin with Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, a whimsical and enchanting piece that will transport you into the magical world of Shakespeare's play with its sparkling melodies and vibrant orchestration. Following this piece will be an undoubtedly riveting and virtuosic performance by the winner of NOCCO’s 2024 Concerto Competition, Maia Nemes, performing Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G major. Finally, the concert concludes with Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35, a compelling work that exemplifies her prowess as a 19th-century composer. Farrenc's Symphony No. 2 is noted for its structural clarity, melodic inventiveness, and the seamless integration of classical form with Romantic expressiveness, showcasing her unique voice in the symphonic tradition.

Rainier Arts Center

Concertmaster Calin Ovidiu Lupanu and pianist Phillip Bush join forces to perform Mendelssohn’s Double Concerto – a Romantic masterpiece.

Charlotte Symphony: Mendelssohn's Double Concerto

Levine Center for the Arts

Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 makes regular appearances in the top 10 of Classic FM’s annual Hall of Fame and its singing lines for the soloist mean it’s widely considered the best violin concerto of all time. Ukrainian Aleksey Semenenko will bring this concerto to life under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan and with the full Ulster Orchestra in support.

The Ulster Orchestra also performs Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, which depicts the joy of a gathering wind so a working ship can finally set sail and earn its passage, the exuberant, tempestuous Overture No.2 by Louise Farrenc and Schumann’s intensely passionate Symphony No 4.

On Your Doorstep – Young Romantics

Belfast

The Braid Museum & Arts Centre

The Violin Concerto by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy is a bridge between the form-conscious style of classical music and the individual expressive world of romanticism. Flowing melodies and a refined form have made it one of the most popular works in the repertoire. The fact that Mendelssohn spent six years tirelessly working on it is not noticeable at any point in the music. The virtuoso solo part is in the best hands with Hilary Hahn, who is valued worldwide for her perfect technique and musicality. Peter Tchaikovsky struggled with his fate. His "Fifth" with the omnipresent "fate motif" is the musical blueprint of his inner soul drama. During the composition, he was often overcome by doubts, he questioned his work as a composer and was of the opinion until the end that his Symphony No. 5 was a failure. Audiences, orchestras and conductors like Lahav Shani are convinced of the opposite.

Farrenc Mendelssohn Bartholdy Tschaikowsky

Palau de la Música de València

National Music Auditorium

Gasteig HP8

Fanny Hensel (née Mendelssohn) and Louise Farrenc had everything they needed to reach the forefront of music history: an art-loving family, early musical support, sufficient financial means and, last but not least, enviable talent. There was only one thing they both lacked: the right gender. Fanny, just as brilliant a child prodigy as Felix, bowed for a long time to the will of her younger brother, who was convinced of the then common cliché that women were only capable of composing small, lyrical pieces. However, they lacked the strength for the supreme disciplines such as the string quartet or the symphony. Fanny Hensel's only string quartet, published in the 20th century, is a romantic masterpiece that proves her brother wrong. Louise Farrenc achieved great renown in 19th century Paris as a pianist, composer, and even as a conductor and professor. After her death, she was forgotten and was only rediscovered in the 1980s as part of gender research. Farrenc's string quintet is an arrangement of her popular nonet, which achieved a high level of fame outside France. The occasion on which Farrenc created the string-only version and whether it was ever performed remains a mystery. In addition to these two European women, two contemporary American composers are also in focus: Gabriela Lena Frank, born in California, traces her own roots in her works, which are fed by Peruvian-Chinese-Lithuanian-Jewish influences. In her work "Leyendas," she mixes elements of western classical and Andean folk music traditions. Jessie Montgomery has become a strong voice in American music in the 21st century through her artistic use of improvisation, poetry, and social awareness in her music. One of her latest works will have its premiere in this program.

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Kavakos: Mozart and Brahms

The Philharmonic State Orchestra, from whose ranks the ensembles for six chamber concerts are formed until the summer, spends most of its time in the pit: at the interface between the singing on stage and the music from below. The fact that text and instrumental sound usually go together extraordinarily well is therefore in the orchestra's blood. For an entire season, the interaction of text and music will also be examined in an intimate chamber music setting. How fitting that many members of the State Opera ensemble could be won over for the series. The Hamburg chamber singer Gabriele Rossmanith will be the first to perform.

1st Chamber Concert

Chabrier’s irresistibly sweet and funny chamber opera explores the comic predicament of a newly-married couple who don’t know what to do on their wedding night. Their only available guide, a crusty Latin tutor, is embarrassed to reveal he too has no idea. Sung in English in concert staging by a trio of brilliant young singers, recently graduated from Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall, this charming piece is not to be missed. Also featuring Fauré’s popular Pavane and Farrenc’s Symphony No. 3. Suitable for all the family!

An Incomplete Education With SCO

Stamford Arts Centre

Michael Tippett’s Prelude, Recitative and Aria derives from his astringent opera King Priam, first performed in Coventry. The music of Louise Farrenc is seeing something of a renaissance in recent years, and her Sextet for wind and piano reveals a distinctive compositional voice. André Previn’s Trio reveals his wide-ranging musical interests, with jazz rhythms to the fore in its rambunctious final movement.

Woodwind Chamber Music

Royal Academy of Music

Featured on the program will be Florence Price’s Suite of Dances, a vibrant work that highlights her distinctive voice in American classical music. Also included is the Sinfonia from Tibulle et Délie by Henriette de Beaumesnil, an elegant piece that captures the grace of 18th-century composition. Rounding out the program is Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 32, a powerful symphonic work that demonstrates Farrenc’s exceptional skill and artistry. celebration of women’s creative legacies in classical music.

Danbury Community Orchestra: A Heritage of Music from Women Composers

Western Connecticut State University - Westside Campus

Esbjerg Ensemble's percussionist and wind players line up around the charismatic Norwegian pianist Kristoffer Hyldig in a program that crosses from east to west and through time.

Wind Piano

Southern Danish Conservatory of Music

Royal Holloway University of London

Royal Holloway

Louise Farrenc was the first woman to receive a piano professorship at the renowned Paris Conservatory. Born in 1804 into a family of artists belonging to the Parisian Bohème, she was supported in her musical career from a young age. Her popularity as a composer was rather unusual in the male-dominated musical world of the 19th century. Her music was performed, published and discussed in reviews. Encouraged by the premiere of her Nonet, in which the star violinist Joseph Joachim was performing, she insisted upon receiving the same salary from the conservatory as her male colleagues - with success. Clara Schumann was only 15 years younger than Farrenc and her Trio op. 17 from 1846 is her greatest work of chamber music. As her husband Robert had not yet composed a classical trio at the time, she was able to express herself freely in this area without being exposed to the often inhibiting comparison with her husband. Her trio captivates with expressive themes and a touching melancholy. The concert opens with the yearning sounds of the trio composed by Charles Koechlin around 1900, who was a fellow student of Maurice Ravel at the famous Paris Conservatory.

2. Chamber Music Concert

Liederhalle Cultural and Congress Center

Onslow and Farrenc

Naples Philharmonic

Hailed as “intensely musical” (The Classical Review), Spanish-born conductor Juanjo Mena leads piano duo extraordinaire Lucas and Arthur Jussen in Mozart’s sunny Concerto for Two Pianos. The Dutch brothers bring to life a work Mozart originally composed for three pianos, but later re-arranged into an even more virtuosic showcase of Classical elegance and poise. Schumann agonized over the revisions for his second symphony for so long that it eventually became numbered as Symphony No. 4 — a brooding and passionate work that was well worth the wait.

Mozart & Schumann

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is set to open its 2024-25 season with a captivating performance featuring the world-renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker. Known for his charisma and dynamic stage presence, Parker will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor, a piece celebrated for its grandeur and technical brilliance. The concert will also include Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 2 in E-flat Major and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97, Rhenish, offering a rich and varied program that highlights the depth and versatility of the orchestra.

Jon Kimura Parker, a distinguished professor at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, has graced some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, and the Sydney Opera House. His extensive career includes collaborations with notable artists across various genres, and he is a prominent figure in the international music community, serving as the Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition and the Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Parker’s discography spans a wide range of composers, from Mozart and Chopin to Barber and Stravinsky, showcasing his versatility and profound musical insight. His recent recording, Fantasy, has been praised for its artistic depth and emotional resonance. In addition to his performance career, Parker is a dedicated educator, with his students achieving success in major competitions worldwide. His contributions to music education and performance continue to inspire audiences and aspiring musicians alike.

Jon Kimura Parker plays Beethoven

University of Maine

Pioneering 19th-century French composer Louise Farrenc’s Overture sets the stage for a thrilling season opening concert.
Instantly recognizable, Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony is widely regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces in classical music. Powerful and uplifting, Ode to Joy has become an enduring anthem for unity.

Beethoven’s Ninth

Lesher Center for the Arts

Join us for a captivating evening under the stars with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony as we celebrate International Music on the Porch Day. This special chamber concert will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring a performance that promises to be both enchanting and memorable.

**What’s Special About This Concert:**
The Oklahoma Chamber Symphony, under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Kaleb Benda, will perform a masterpiece by one of the greatest female composers, Louise Farrenc. Her Nonet, op. 38, composed in 1849 and lasting approximately 31 minutes, is a gem that is only now receiving the recognition it deserves. This performance is a rare opportunity to experience Farrenc's profound musical expression, brought to life by the talented musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony.

**Featured Musicians:**
- Kaleb Benda, Music Director & Conductor
- Musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony

**Additional Information:**
Admission to this event is free, allowing everyone to enjoy this exquisite piece of music without the worry of tickets. The concert will last for about 31 minutes and will be performed without an intermission, making it a perfect evening outing that captures the essence of community and the joy of music. For more details on parking, entry, seating, and other FAQs, please visit our Concert FAQ Page.

Don't miss this unique celebration of music and community. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the summer.

Chamber Concert: International Music on the Porch Day

First Church OKC

Program Nine • An Evening with the Orchestra

Fisher Center at Bard

With his Symphony No. 7 Beethoven permanently realigned Western music’s fundamental relationship with rhythm. In the process he created some of the most compelling music of his age. Young Italian-Turkish conductor Nil Venditti places this momentous symphonic dance alongside music by a composer from the generation after Beethoven, one who picked up the master’s baton and ran with it: Louise Farrenc. The first half spotlights two Welsh composers born less than 40 years apart. Grace Williams’s jaunty Concert Overture, written in her mid-twenties, came ‘highly recommended’ after its entry in a Daily Telegraph competition in 1932–3. And Sir Karl Jenkins, one of the most popular composers of our time, wrote his Stravaganza especially for tonight’s soloist, Jess Gillam.

Prom 32: Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony

Royal Albert Hall

With his Symphony No. 7 Beethoven permanently realigned Western music’s fundamental relationship with rhythm. In the process, he created some of the most compelling music of his age.

Prom 32: Beethoven’s 7th Symphony

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet is front and center in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, one of the most iconic works of the 20th century. Santtu-Matias Rouvali also conducts an overture by Farrenc and Dvořák’s cheerful Eighth Symphony.

Louise Farrenc

Events

Upcoming events

3 - 8 Feb, 2026

Farrenc & Beethoven · Naples Philharmonic

Feb 10, 2026

Czech Chamber Music Society • Trio Kalliopé · Czech Philharmonic

14 - 15 Feb, 2026

Mozart and More · Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra

Feb 20, 2026

Jeremy Denk, piano · Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

Feb 22, 2026

Museum Concert V · Staatskapelle Berlin

Past events

Feb 1, 2026

Louis & Louise · Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne

24 - 25 Jan, 2026

Resurgence & Rediscovery · Juneau Symphony

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