Composer

Again this year, we invite our audience to experience first performances from four centuries. It is a completely unique way of experiencing the music and its history, where each work can be heard as new, and where the Odense Symphony Orchestra shows the breadth of their musical reach. Impressive baroque overtures by Handel, a classical symphony by Mendelssohn – the lesser-known 1st Symphony – a cornucopia of orchestral sound by Richard Strauss from the 20th century and a premiere performance by the world-famous Danish composer Poul Ruders.

Händel, Mendelssohn & Ruders

Odense Concert Hall

The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continuously operating orchestra in the state of Oregon. From its inception in 1906 as a collegiate orchestra composed of nine members, the symphony has grown into a full symphonic orchestra performing 3 major classical concerts, a Holiday concert, and a Children’s concert each season. Professional musicians from throughout the Willamette Valley are joined by talented community members, OSU faculty, and OSU students representing a wide span of majors across campus. Repertoire from recent seasons includes Strauss’ Alpine Symphony, Mahler’s Fifth symphony, Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe, and Brahms Fourth symphony. 

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Fall Concert 2024

Oregon State University

Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is recognised for her versatile musicianship, performing as soloist, director/concertmaster, and chamber musician. Recent career highlights include her BBC Proms solo debut with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Dinis Sousa, her New York recital debut at 92NY with Jeremy Denk and directing the Chamber Orchestra of Europe at Mozartwoche Salzburg. As Leader of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Maria also regularly directs the orchestra in repertoire such as Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante.

Malvern Concert Club: Maria Włoszczowska & Alasdair Beatson

Forum Theatre

Masterwork No. 2 | This evening is one of sheer romance. The first half of the program takes the listener on a sonic tour of Scotland, while Strauss’s Rosenkavalier Suite embodies the movements of a symphonic waltz. Featured Soloist: Andrew Sords, Violin

An Evening of Romance

Skyline High School

Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Buddhist writings inspired our Composer in Association, Anna Clyne to write This Moment. This UK premiere is a meditation on the words of Zen Master and peace activist Thích Nhất Hạnh; ‘this moment is full of wonders.’

A Hero’s Life

The Bridgewater Hall

Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Buddhist writings inspired BBC Philharmonic Orchestra’s Composer in Association, Anna Clyne to write This Moment. This UK premiere is a meditation on the words of Zen Master and peace activist Thích Nhất Hạnh; ‘this moment is full of wonders.’

Dmitri Shostakovich’s late cello concerto looks back on a life lived through oppression. A reflective mood with a double shot of black humour, Shostakovich continually finds light amongst the dark.

BBC Philharmonic - A Hero’s Life 

In 1880, Johannes Brahms told his publisher that he could not deny his "melancholy disposition" the opportunity to write a "tragedy overture" following the "Academic Festival Overture". "One laughs, the other weeps". As the latter does not refer to a specific drama, but to "tragic itself", he called it the "Tragic Overture". In 1883, Brahms then worked in complete silence on his third symphony. No passages from letters, sketches or earlier versions provide any information about its origins.

4th  Symphony Concert

Music and Congress Hall

Bruce Liu performs Scriabin’s sole Piano Concerto, with Richard Strauss’ expansive Alpine Symphony completing this program conducted by Rafael Payare.

Strauss’ Towering Alpine Symphony

Place des Arts

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.

Violinist Itzhak Perlman

Benaroya Hall

Exceptional students from the Purcell School return to Sinfonia Smith Square for their flagship autumn concert. Ensembles from all classical departments present a varied programme of music linked by themes of Remembrance.

Schubert And Strauss

Smith Square Hall

### Enigma Variations Concert

**Date:** Sunday, 10 November 2024  
**Time:** 2:45 pm  
**Venue:** Assembly Hall, Worthing  
**Conductor:** John Gibbons  
**Leader:** Julian Leaper  

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical music at the Assembly Hall in Worthing, featuring the celebrated "Enigma Variations" by Edward Elgar. This masterpiece, which solidified Elgar's reputation as one of Britain's greatest composers, offers a brilliant portrayal of his friends and acquaintances, blending tender, humorous, and bombastic elements with noble affection.

**Program:**
- **Stanford - Irish Rhapsody No. 1:** In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Stanford’s death, the Worthing Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will perform this brilliant piece, which includes the famous Londonderry Air.
- **Butterworth - A Shropshire Lad:** A beloved orchestral rhapsody based on Butterworth's song cycle setting of A. E. Houseman's poems.
- **R. Strauss - Oboe Concerto:** Featuring the debut of the brilliant young oboist Armand Djikoloum. This concerto, composed during the final years of Strauss's life, was inspired by a young American G.I. who visited the composer in Bavaria at the end of World War II.
- **Jessy L Reason - Lament:** World Premiere of this evocative piece.
- **Elgar - Enigma Variations:** The highlight of the concert, showcasing Elgar's genius in capturing the essence of his friends through music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a rich tapestry of orchestral music under the baton of John Gibbons, with Julian Leaper leading the ensemble. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable musical journey.

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Enigma Variations

Assembly Hall Theatre

The high-flying American mezzo and British pianist borrow Mozart (or Sondheim’s) title for their programme of nocturnal music, including Jake Heggie’s 1998 cycle setting texts by the American Vachel Lindsay (1879-1952), whose verses were meant to be sung or chanted.

Angela Brower mezzo-soprano; James Baillieu piano

Wigmore Hall

Experience intimate chamber music programs curated and performed by small ensembles of SF Symphony musicians.

Chamber Music At Davies Symphony Hall

Davies Symphony Hall

Diana McVey

New England Conservatory of Music

Experience the musical grandeur of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as they present a captivating performance featuring the iconic opening of Richard Strauss’ "Also sprach Zarathustra," famously known from Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi classic "2001: A Space Odyssey." This powerful piece will resonate throughout Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, creating an unforgettable auditory experience. The evening will also showcase the extraordinary talents of The Naughtons, who will enchant the audience with Poulenc’s mesmerizing "Concerto for Two Pianos." Adding to the evening's allure, the program includes James Lee III’s "Sensational Dynamism: Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra," a contemporary work praised by The Washington Post for its bright and pure musicality. Under the masterful direction of conductor Andreas Delfs, this concert promises a rich tapestry of sound, blending classical masterpieces with modern compositions.

Zarathustra!

Eastman Theatre

Tickets for this performance go on sale in mid-July, but you can reserve your seats today by becoming a New World Symphony subscriber. New World Symphony subscribers play a vital role in launching the careers of the world’s best young musicians and enjoy the lowest ticket prices on the best seats in the house. Learn more at nws.edu/subscribe.

Veterans Day Concert: A WWII Journey

New World Center

The iconic opening of Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra featured in director Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi film classic 2001: A Space Odyssey will thunder throughout Eastman Theatre. The Naughtons captivate as they play Poulenc’s beguiling Concerto for Two Pianos. And expect plenty from the latest by James Lee III. The Washington Post calls the composer’s work, “bright, pure music.”

RPO: Zarathustra!

Prize-winning cellist Anthony Ross will leave his home as principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra to perform his compelling interpretation of Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto on the stage of Whiting Auditorium. A favorite among cellists, the piece rose to wide acclaim nearly 40 years after it premiered, when celebrity cellist Jacqueline du Pré released a recording in the 1960s. FSO will bookend the concerto with iconic pieces by Johann Strauss, Jr. and Richard Strauss. Strauss Jr.’s The Blue Danube is so well loved, in fact, that Austria adopted it as a second national anthem. The work by Richard Strauss has also been adopted as an anthem of sorts by sci-fi fanatics everywhere.

Icons & Anthems: Elgar & The Blue Danube

Flint Institute of Music

Pianist Andrew Cooperstock performs widely as soloist and chamber musician and has appeared throughout six continents and in most of the fifty states, including performances at New York's Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the United Nations; at the Chautauqua, Brevard, and Round Top music festivals, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, and Hong Kong’s Hell Hot! New Music Festival, and on National Public Radio, Radio France, and the British Broadcasting Corporation. With violinist William Terwilliger, as Opus Two, he has recorded a series of critically acclaimed single-composer discs of American music by Aaron Copland, Paul Schoenfield, George Gershwin, and Stephen Sondheim, among others, and his recording Leonard Bernstein: Complete Solo Works for Piano (Bridge Records and Deutsche Grammophon) was lauded by Gramophone as “winning” and “brilliant.” A Steinway artist, he was recently inducted into the Steinway Piano Music Teachers Hall of Fame. Dr. Cooperstock has served as Program Director of the Saarburg International Music Festival (Germany), faculty member at Adamant Music School, Brevard Music Center, and Round Top Festival-Institute, and is Professor of Piano at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he received the 2020 Boulder Faculty Assembly Excellence Award in Teaching and Pedagogy. 

Folk Tales

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Folk Tales," a captivating performance presented by the West Texas Symphony. This unique event is set to take place on November 9, 2024, at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, promising an evening filled with the magic of storytelling through music.

The doors will open at 6:30 PM, inviting guests to settle in before the performance begins at 7:30 PM. This one-night-only event will feature the exceptional talents of Dr. Andrew Cooperstock on piano, bringing to life the whimsical "Til Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks" and the elegant "Der Rosenkavalier Suite" by Richard Strauss, alongside Edvard Grieg's stirring "Piano Concerto in A minor."

Ticket prices are thoughtfully set to accommodate all guests, ranging from $12 for students to $60 for adults, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience this remarkable blend of folk narratives and classical music. Special discounts are available for students with a valid school ID or when purchasing an adult ticket, as well as for groups, offering 10-20% off reserved prices.

Tickets will go on sale on August 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM, marking the beginning of an eagerly awaited countdown to an evening that promises not only to entertain but to transport its audience to a world where music narrates timeless tales.

Please note, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees, a clear bag policy will be in effect, with size limits specified for both clear and non-clear bags.

Don't miss the chance to be part of this magical evening. Mark your calendars for "Folk Tales" – a night where music and storytelling intertwine to create unforgettable memories.

Revolutions aren’t always noisy – and as the world around them broke up in war and turmoil, Dora Pejačević and Karol Szymanowski let their imaginations soar, creating beauty that still thrills and ravishes today. The young Strauss pictures eternity, and Richard Wagner writes a wordless poem to the love of his life: music so intimate that it almost feels as if we shouldn’t be listening.

Glowing Colours and Grand Passions

Barbican Centre

Glowing colours and grand passions

Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts a program exploring the stages of life. Julia Wolfe calls music her fountain of youth, and her piece by that name offers, writes the composer, “a rhythmic, high-energy swim.” Soprano Miah Persson sings Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs, the composer’s farewell to his life and artistic journey. Sibelius’s Fifth, commissioned to celebrate his 50th birthday, ends in staggering triumph.

Rouvali Leads Julia Wolfe, Strauss & Sibelius

David Geffen Hall

Friday 06th subscription - Yulianna Avdeeva - Roberto González-Monjas

Opera Palace of A Coruña

Miguel Delibes Auditorium

We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Duke Energy Center for the Arts

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Ravel’s tribute to the Viennese waltz accelerates with chaotic energy​. Richard Strauss composed Metamorphosen as a memorial for a culture ravaged by World War II. Violinist Leila Josefowicz, a champion of living composers, is the soloist in Luca Francesconi’s flamenco-inspired concerto; the composer describes the Duende of the title as “a subterranean force of unheard-of power that escapes rational control.” 

Mälkki Conducts Strauss and Ravel

“Within Her Arms is music for my mother, with all my love”. Scored for 15 strings, Anna Clyne’s deeply felt meditation on loss opens the concert. BBC Young Musician String Final winner Jaren Ziegler performs Walton’s turbulent Viola Concerto. Premiered by Paul Hindemith alongside the composer himself, the Concerto was met with great enthusiasm which brought Walton to the forefront of British classical music. Following the interval, promising young conductor Stone Tung leads the Albion Orchestra through Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben. First performed in 1899, the work takes the listener through the journey of a hero’s life, who appears to be Strauss himself.

Albion Orchestra: Walton And Ein Heldenleben

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Symphony Orchestra

The University of Texas at Austin

Experience the captivating allure of "Don Juan & The Lark Ascending" with the Omaha Symphony, a mesmerizing concert event that promises to transport audiences through tales of love, dastardly deeds, and revenge. This extraordinary performance is set to take place at the prestigious Holland Center, with two exclusive showings on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, both at 7:30 PM.

Under the baton of Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl, and featuring the exceptional talents of Concertmaster Susanna Perry Gilmore and visual artist Doug Fitch, this concert is a celebration of musical storytelling. The program includes Richard Strauss's "Don Juan," Ralph Vaughan Williams's "The Lark Ascending," Béla Bartók's "Rhapsody No. 1," Anna Clyne's "This Midnight Hour," and Benjamin Britten's "Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes." Each piece is carefully selected to create a journey through dramatic turns, starting with the iconic opening line of Strauss's "Don Juan."

Highlighting the event is a brand-new collaboration with Doug Fitch, transforming Britten’s "Four Sea Interludes" from "Peter Grimes" into an unforgettable immersive experience. This innovative approach promises to bring a fresh perspective to Britten's work, making it a must-see for both classical music aficionados and newcomers alike.

Subscriptions are available for those wishing to secure their seats early, with individual tickets going on sale in August. Subscribers to the Masterworks series can enjoy benefits such as savings on ticket prices, free exchanges, and more, with 7-concert packages starting at just $150.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Omaha Symphony's "Don Juan & The Lark Ascending," a concert that not only showcases the beauty of classical music but also the power of visual storytelling. Subscribe today to ensure your place at this not-to-be-missed event.

Don Juan & The Lark Ascending

Omaha Performing Arts

Ravel’s fairy tale ballet opens an London Philharmonic Orchestra concert that builds to Strauss’ bombastic portrait of the artist as superhero, Ein Heldenleben.

Southbank Centre

We’re all the heroes of our own lives. Strauss’s contemporaries couldn’t see the funny side of Ein Heldenleben (‘A Hero’s Life’): a riotously tuneful self-portrait of the artist as superhero, written for a colossal orchestra and featuring some of the most stupendous sounds ever imagined. The great Sir Mark Elder brings all his matchless flair for musical storytelling to a concert that opens in the shimmering wonderland of Ravel’s fairytale ballet, and stars Canadian virtuoso James Ehnes in the underrated sequel to Bruch’s ever-popular First Violin Concerto. It’s almost never heard – and it’s a delight.

Royal Festival Hall

French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings dazzling elegance to Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2, which distills the turbulent essence of Romanticism. Italian-British conductor Antonio Pappano also leads two works asking deep questions of humanity while expanding the range of the orchestra. Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra, with its immediately recognizable opening “sunrise,” is a musical response to Friedrich Nietzsche’s metaphysical novel of the same name. Hannah Kendall uses unusual orchestral techniques and music boxes in her recent O flower of fire, inspired by the work of Guyanese-British poet Martin Carter.

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Kendall, Liszt, and Strauss with Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

Boston Symphony Orchestra

This storybook program opens with Beethoven’s incisive take on the Prometheus myth and musical highlights from Humperdinck’s fairy-tale adventure, Hansel and Gretel.  Strauss’ fantastical, symphonic interpretation of Don Quixote pits the befuddled “Man of La Mancha” — represented here by Principal Cello John Sharp — against a flurry of windmills, sorcerers and bleating sheep.

Don Quixote

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Our traditional family concert opens the season! Experience how four different composers explore the colors of the orchestra and use them to paint pictures and tell stories. The narrated story “Peter and the Wolf” also introduces listeners to the instruments of the orchestra, each representing a different animal or character. And the winner of the DSO’s 2024–2025 Yen Liang Young Artist Competition will perform a wind, brass, or percussion concerto of the winner’s choosing! 

Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf

Lesher Center for the Arts

Our traditional family concert opens the season! Experience how four different composers explore the colors of the orchestra and use them to paint pictures and tell stories. The narrated story "Peter and the Wolf" also introduces listeners to the instruments of the orchestra, each representing a different animal or character. And the winner of DSO's 2024 - 2025 Yen Liang Young Artist Competition will perform a wind, brass, or percussion concerto of the winner's choosing

Celebrating its 50th season, RCO makes a case for a chamber orchestra of the 21st century with fresh pieces by Carlos Simon, Malcolm Arnold, and renowned film score composer Danny Elfman alongside a strings feature by Bartok from RCO’s first season, and a showcase for winds by Strauss foreshadowing his great operas.


A Place For Us

University of Nevada

Four internationally acclaimed young musicians, all award-winning international soloists in their own right, join forces in lavishly Romantic chamber music.

Benjamin Grosvenor Quartet: Strauss & Brahms

Let’s begin at the beginning – with the sound of silence. That’s how the young Gustav Mahler launched his First Symphony, and there’s no more thrilling way to open the new season: this is music of breathless beauty and youthful passion, gripping drama and roof-raising joy. Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan sets the scene with a gorgeous gift from his native Venezuela, and there’s pure loveliness from the German soprano Sarah Wegener in Richard Strauss’ heart-melting Four Last Songs.

Season Opening Concert

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Kensington Symphony Orchestra begins its 2024/25 season at Sinfonia Smith Square on Monday 14th October, when conductor Russell Keable leads the group in a performance of Richard Strauss’s tone poem Ein Heldenleben, or A Hero’s Life (1898).

Barber, Kaprálová, Strauss

### Richard Strauss's Ein Heldenleben - Kensington Symphony Orchestra

**Date:** Monday, 14 October 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** St John’s Smith Square

The Kensington Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is set to open its 2024/25 season with a captivating performance at St John’s Smith Square. Under the baton of conductor Russell Keable, the orchestra will present a rich and varied program featuring works by Richard Strauss, Samuel Barber, and Vítězslava Kaprálová.

**Programme:**
- **Barber:** Overture to The School for Scandal
- **Kaprálová:** Suita Rustica
- **Strauss:** Ein Heldenleben

**Highlights:**

- **Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben:** This tone poem, also known as "A Hero’s Life," was composed in 1898 and is designed to illustrate the ideal of great and manly heroism. The piece includes an effusive violin solo depicting Strauss's wife Pauline and features caricatures of his adversaries in the music press. The six-section work contains over 30 quotations from Strauss's earlier compositions, including "Also sprach Zarathustra," "Till Eulenspiegel," "Don Quixote," and "Death and Transfiguration."

- **Samuel Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal:** Composed in 1931, this was Barber’s first work for full orchestra. Written during a holiday in Italy, it reflects the spirit of Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy of manners with its energetic and fast-paced orchestral brilliance.

- **Vítězslava Kaprálová’s Suita Rustica:** Written in 1938, this three-movement work is both lyrical and exuberant, bearing the influence of Stravinsky’s "Petrushka." Kaprálová, a student of Bohuslav Martinů, composed this piece two years before her untimely death at the age of 25.

Join the Kensington Symphony Orchestra for an evening of exceptional music, showcasing the talents of one of the finest non-professional orchestras in the UK.

Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben

St. John's Smith Square

Lars Petter Hagen (b. 1975) wrote Kunstnerens fortvilelse foran de antikke fragmenters storhet (The Artist's Despair Before the Grandeur of Ancient Ruins) for the Oslo Philharmonic, who premiered the piece in 2010. The title is taken from the famous drawing by Johann Heinrich Füssli in which an artist buries his face in his hands in front of Roman ruins - unattainably beautiful in all their transience. Hagen's ruins are Richard Strauss' and Gustav Mahler's music, and the starting point for the piece is Mahler's third symphony. As the artists of antiquity, they established frameworks for their art form that later composers must relate to.

Klaus Mäkelä Janine Jansen

Oslo Concert Hall

Based on a play by Oscar Wilde (1854–1900), Salome is one of the most intense and powerful operas ever created. Sensational in its time, Salome was received with both wonder and shock, thanks to its theme combining religion and eroticism and its groundbreaking musical language.

Salome

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

A sun-drenched 'feel good' ballet! This is how you can easily characterize Alexei Ratmansky's internationally acclaimed Don Quixote . The Russian American top choreographer created this new version of the famous ballet classic for the National Ballet in 2010, resulting in a production that radiates pleasure, positive energy and the Spanish temperament.

National Opera & Ballet

Noseda brings the drama in Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben, a sumptuous sonic self-portrait also depicting the composer’s wife, friends, and even his dreaded music critics. The program begins with Beethoven’s final, heroic piano concerto in the hands of returning favorite Leif Ove Andsnes—“a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight” (The New York Times).

Noseda conducts Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben Leif Ove Andsnes plays Beethoven’s “Emperor”

Kennedy Center

Malmö Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to the world of heroes with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Jupiter Symphony . In the midst of musical triumph and majesty, the orchestra opens the gate to an epic tale of the hero's quest. Next, we immerse ourselves in Richard Strauss' Ein Heldenleben, where the solo violin appears as the hero figure itself. The orchestra creates soundscapes that resemble dramatic scenes and battles, where musical themes become different chapters in an epic saga. We don't just hear a symphony; we are participating in an act of heroism, where every sound is a powerful action.

A hero's life

Malmö Concert Hall

Tonight, burlesque comes to The Bridgewater Hall. Petrushka is a puppet brought to life in Igor Stravinsky’s electrifying ballet. Taking centre stage is Mardi Gras with all its carnival atmosphere; there are noisy revellers, curious circus acts and a magician who gives wooden dolls a soul – for just one night.

The spotlight also shines on one of the world’s most distinguished trumpet players, Håkan Hardenberger. We get a double helping of him, in Haydn’s famous Concerto, plus a unique opportunity to hear the vivid sounds of Franco-American composer Betsy Jolas’s Onze Lieder.

BBC Philharmonic - Mischief and Magic 

Who could have known that the opening theme of Richard Strauss’ iconic 1896 tone poem would become one of today’s most recognizable sound bites? From the epic 1968 sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey to 2023’s Barbie, this work continues to thrill audiences around the world. We felt it was the perfect way to open our 50th season. If you haven’t heard it in the exquisite Concert Hall yet, you’re in for a treat. Our Opening Night performance will also feature a new listening experience for Vista Philharmonic fans, with Grammy-winning modern composer Mason Bates’ Sea-Blue Circuitry. This astounding accomplishment of contemporary classical is a shimmering, colorful workout for the orchestra. With virtuosity and passion at his fingertips, our guest artist – piano phenom Joshua Mhoon – transcends boundaries and captivates audiences worldwide. We know he will captivate us all in Rachmaninoff’s beloved concerto.

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra – Opening Night 2024

Groton Hill Music Center

Tonight, burlesque comes to The Bridgewater Hall. Petrushka is a puppet brought to life in Igor Stravinsky’s electrifying ballet. Taking centre stage is Mardi Gras with all its carnival atmosphere; there are noisy revellers, curious circus acts and a magician who gives wooden dolls a soul – for just one night.

Mischief and Magic

Lose yourself in the idyllic landscapes of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. Inspired by the composer’s country hikes, the piece summons rippling streams, a raging thunderstorm and plenty of warmth. Mozart’s double piano concerto showcases the deft teamwork of Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen, who make two pianos “sound for all the world like a single instrument” (Gramophone).

Eschenbach with Lucas & Arthur Jussen

You know the famous four-note opening—now, be there for the full glory that is Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Imaginative, violent, and wide-ranging, this colossal crowd-pleaser thrusts the audience into Beethoven’s state of mind with roaring tension building to a triumphant, booming climax. Noseda opens the program with Strauss’ Four Last Songs featuring internationally acclaimed American soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen along with Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.

Noseda conducts Beethoven’s Fifth

Operatic love goes ever so wrong, but ends so right — in pure musical ecstasy! On the heels of her stunning success in 2023, Alevtina Ioffe returns to Benaroya Hall to lead the Seattle Symphony in a sparkling program that celebrates opera, dance, and all the rapture and mishaps of courtship. The Bartered Bride Overture is a hilarious romp for orchestra. Richard Strauss’ Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, full of waltzes and opulent love scenes, is paired with the delightful Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor. A musical dance between violin and cello, Brahms’ Double Concerto features our own Concertmaster Noah Geller and Principal Cello Efe Baltacıgil.

Brahms Double Concerto

Regents Opera present a concert with no singers(!). In their tradition of presenting very large works, it doesn’t get much bigger than the Strauss Alpine Symphony! Their lead cellist Alison Holford plays the Walton Cello Concerto, and, as this is in aid of their upcoming Ring Cycle, they include Wagner’s joyous Overture to Act 3 of Lohengrin.

Strauss: ‘an Alpine Symphony’

Dive into the captivating world of classical music with the "Restless Oceans" concert, a mesmerizing evening that promises to enchant music lovers of all ages. This extraordinary event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM, at the prestigious Broome County Forum Theatre, located at 236 Washington Street, Binghamton, NY.

The evening's program is a rich tapestry of musical masterpieces, featuring Anna Clyne's "Restless Oceans," a piece that promises to take you on a turbulent, oceanic journey. The concert will also showcase the virtuosic talents of Alex Shuhan on the French horn, performing Richard Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1, a work renowned for its demanding solo parts and beautiful melodies. The night will culminate with Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, "Pastorale," a piece that paints a serene and idyllic picture of the countryside, offering a perfect counterbalance to the evening's opening work.

Tickets for this not-to-be-missed event are priced between $28 and $69, ensuring there's an option for every budget. In a generous effort to inspire the next generation of music enthusiasts, the box office is offering free tickets for kids 17 and under. This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity for families to experience the joy and beauty of live classical music together.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable evening. Whether you're a seasoned concertgoer or new to the world of classical music, "Restless Oceans" promises to be a captivating experience. Secure your tickets now and let the power of music transport you to another world.

Restless Oceans

Broome County Forum Theatre

As an adventurous young lad, the composer Richard Strauss lost his way climbing up one of the Alps. Later, at the height of his compositional powers, he captured that experience in a piece of symphonic music that details eleven hours, dawn to nightfall, of a treacherous climb.  FWSO Principal Guest Conductor Kevin John Edusei will open the concert with Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, which pivots from high melodrama to a more comic tone, and a rarely heard modernist treat by Austrian composer Alexander Zemlinsky.

Mozart and Strauss

Sundance Square

The Jacksonville Symphony tackles Rachmaninoff's iconic Second Piano Concerto in what is certain to be a thrilling performance by returning pianist Joyce Yang. Known for its virtuosic piano passages, the concerto unfolds with famous tunes that have been used in pop, film and the spectrum of genres between. For the first of several world premieres this season, Brittany J. Green’s fresh and unchartered melodies come alive, complemented by Strauss' A Hero's Life that spotlights violin solos by Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva.

Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Inspired by his own adventures in the Alps, Strauss' An Alpine Symphony evokes nature's power and majesty in a journey through crashing waterfalls, misty meadows, and furious storms. And Portland favorite Garrick Ohlsson leads an equally intense journey of the heart in Chopin's First Piano Concerto, channeling the work's melancholy grace with "a sound so lush it almost glistens" (Seattle Times).

Chopin and Alpine Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Familiar American masterpiece | Lush sounds | Exciting highs and lows

Rhapsody in Blue

R.J. Reynolds High School

Prepare yourself for an immersive experience inspired by soul-stirring poetry, the thrills and excitement of unexpected journeys, and a stunning musical depiction of an artist’s canvas. This program is a unique mix of masterful works that span centuries. This is one you must hear to believe.

Pictures At An Exhibition

Barnstable High School

Ken-David Masur conducts this program curated by NY Phil Musicians, featuring Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis, which bursts with energy from the first bar. “You may hear a parade go by, or a funeral, or you may recognize the passage of those who are making Civil Rights demands,” Duke Ellington said of his Harlem. Works by Mahler and Richard Strauss showcase their respective early styles, and a World Premiere by Augusta Read Thomas rounds out the program.

Bach, Mahler & Symphonic Metamorphosis

Join us for our “Opening Night” concert, where passion, virtuosity, and destiny converge in a symphonic journey presented by the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. This season’s inaugural performance features a trio of masterpieces that have captivated audiences for centuries.

Opening Night

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

“There was nothing modest about the virtuosic performance of Sterling Elliott, however, another prodigious musical talent. Effortlessly balancing the combined forces of the orchestra (under Seaton’s very clear baton), Elliott tossed off the several cadenza-like sections (including the marvelous trill in Variation V) while trading luscious lyrical lines with various solo parts. And to think that this accomplished musician has not yet completed an undergraduate degree!”

Opening Night!

Clay Center

Wood County Schools

73rd ARD International Music Competition 1

Munich Residence

The extremes of life - and the music: join us in celebrating our new chief conductor with Stravinsky's festive firework music - and face death with Strauss's fearless depiction of the final journey.

Poetic and expressive, Strauss describes the very last moments of life in Tod und Verklärung . His music depicts the pain, the unfulfilled dreams – and the overwhelming ecstasy when the soul is finally set free in the perfection of the afterlife. Strauss's depiction of the beauty of life and death is nothing short of magnificent.

Fearless ecstasy

Musikhuset Aarhus

**Concert d'Ouverture: Don Juan OPRL**

Join us for an unforgettable opening concert of the season with Gergely Madaras and the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL) as they bring to life the legendary tales of literature's greatest seducer, Don Juan. The concert will feature Richard Strauss's vivid musical portrayals, not only of Don Juan's adventurous love affairs but also of the cunning and whimsical folk hero, Till Eulenspiegel. 

Making her debut in Liège, the prodigiously talented Veronika Eberle, who was revealed by Simon Rattle at the age of 16 with Beethoven's Violin Concerto, will grace the stage with the same concerto, a piece cherished by audiences worldwide.

**Date and Time:** Thursday, 12th September 2024, at 20:00
**Duration:** Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
**Location:** Liège, Salle Philharmonique
**Ticket Prices:** €49 / €39 / €23 / €16 / €11
**Booking:** Tickets available for reservation

**Program:**
- BEETHOVEN, Violin Concerto
- R. STRAUSS, Don Juan
- R. STRAUSS, Till Eulenspiegel

**Performers:**
- Veronika Eberle, Violin
- Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège
- Gergely Madaras, Conductor

This symphonic evening promises to be a spectacular celebration of musical storytelling, featuring works that span the emotional spectrum from heroic to hilariously mischievous. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of the OPRL under the baton of Gergely Madaras, alongside the exceptional Veronika Eberle.

For more information on access and to reserve your tickets, please visit the OPRL's official website or contact the box office at Boulevard Piercot, 25-27, B - 4000 Liège, Belgium. Telephone bookings can be made at 32 04 220 00 00, available Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 18:00.

Opening concert: Don Juan

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

Party and celebration – and a few of the most breathtaking works in music history: We welcome our new chief conductor in style. Dmitry Matvienko (Dima) will lead the orchestra for the next three seasons - and this concert is his official accession concert. We celebrate that with fireworks – (almost) quite literally: in Stravinsky's bubbling, exuberant firework music, we can hear the rockets' luminous dance across the sky.

I front for Aarhus

Tales of Songs and Strings

First Baptist Church of Oklahoma

Join the London Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening at the Festival Berlioz, set against the historic backdrop of the Cour du château Louis XI in La Côte-Saint-André. This spectacular event takes place on Sunday, 1st September 2024, at 9pm, promising a night filled with the majestic sounds of classical music under the stars.

The concert features a stellar lineup of compositions by three iconic figures of the 20th century: Hector Berlioz's "Roman Carnival," Richard Strauss's "Burleske," and Gustav Holst's "The Planets Suite." Under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano, with the virtuosic Bertrand Chamayou on piano, the London Symphony Orchestra will bring these masterpieces to life. The performance will be further enriched by the harmonious voices of the Kaunas State Choir, adding an extra layer of depth and emotion to the evening.

This event marks the closing of the Berlioz Festival, a celebration of music and artistry. Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO, along with Bertrand Chamayou and the Kaunas State Choir, promise a radiant finale to the festival, showcasing unforgettable pieces that have shaped the course of classical music.

Tickets for this must-see event are available from the Festival Berlioz. Don't miss your chance to experience the London Symphony Orchestra as they close the Berlioz Festival with a performance that promises to be as memorable as it is mesmerizing.

On Tour in La Côte-Saint-André

Château Louis XI

Join the London Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening at the Gstaad Menuhin Festival in Switzerland. This special concert, taking place on Saturday, 31 August 2024 at 7:30 pm in the Gstaad Festival Tent, promises to be a radiant finale to the festival. Under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano and featuring the talented pianist Bertrand Chamayou, along with the Kaunas State Choir, the orchestra will perform a selection of captivating works. The program includes Hector Berlioz's Overture: Benvenuto Cellini, Richard Strauss's Burleske, and Gustav Holst's The Planets Suite. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the London Symphony Orchestra as they close the Gstaad Menuhin Festival with a spectacular performance. Tickets are available from the Gstaad Menuhin Festival.

On Tour in Gstaad

Festival-Zelt Gstaad

In 2017, the Banff International String Quartet Festival commenced in non-competition years. Led by Director of the Banff International String Quartet Competition Barry Shiffman, the festival features competition alumni alongside special guests exploring repertoire from across the centuries.

Banff International String Quartet Festival

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

The second-annual Honey Harvest Festival is bigger and better than ever! Enjoy our award-winning local honey (harvested on the church grounds), and enjoy a musical trip to Czechia with Dvořák’s magnificent Symphony No. 8. Staff Sergeant Emerson Miller performs Strauss’ acrobatic Horn Concerto No. 2. 

Honey Harvest Festival + Concert

Christ the King Lutheran Church

Chicken Curry Salad on Croissants with Arugula and Microgreens
Grilled Marinated Eggplant Sandwich with Romano and Sundried Tomato Relish
Various Sides, Salads and Desserts

String Extravaganza II

Garth Newel Music Center

Join us at the Edinburgh International Festival for a captivating evening with the "Capriccio" by the Philharmonia, taking place at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, on Sunday, 25 August 2024, at 6pm. This remarkable event features the world-renowned British conductor Sir Andrew Davis, alongside a stellar cast including Malin Byström as Countess Madeleine, Bo Skovhus as Count, Sebastian Kohlhepp as Flamand, and many more talented artists.

"Capriccio," Richard Strauss's final opera, is a masterful exploration of the eternal debate between music and poetry, brought to life through the story of Countess Madeleine, torn between her two suitors: a composer and a poet. The opera is celebrated for its wit, dynamism, and the profound musical and poetic inquiry at its heart. Highlights include the soulful opening String Sextet and the lyrical closing monologue by Countess Madeleine, reflecting on the inseparability of music and poetry.

This performance is especially significant as Sir Andrew Davis returns to "Capriccio" in his 80th birthday year, having made his operatic debut with this very work. With a cast led by the much-admired Malin Byström, known for her role as Salome at the 2022 Festival, this promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Tickets start from £27.50, with concessions available for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people, under 18s, arts workers, and under 30s. A limited number of £10 Affordable Tickets are also available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent work. Don't miss your chance to witness this extraordinary blend of music, poetry, and performance at one of the world's most prestigious festivals.

Edinburgh International Festival: Capriccio

The Usher Hall

Which is the greater, music or poetry? The arts-loving Countess Madeleine struggles to find the answer – and to choose between her two suitors, the tender composer Flamand and the fiery poet Olivier.

Closing Concert – Capriccio

Usher Hall

Closing Concert: Capriccio

Multi-award-winning Japanese violinist Midori returns to the International Festival with her long-time recital partner, American pianist Özgür Aydin. In a dazzling programme of youthful and innovative violin sonatas, Mozart, Gabriel Fauré and Richard Strauss all feature.

Richard Strauss

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 22, 2024

Royal Conservatory Orchestra with conductor Earl Lee · The Royal Conservatory of Music

22 - 24 Nov, 2024

Strauss' Alpine Symphony, with Chopin · Kansas City Symphony

Nov 24, 2024

34th Season Premiere · Symphony Parnassus

Nov 24, 2024

Verschmähte Liebe · Munich Philharmonic

Nov 24, 2024

Beethoven Symphony No. 3 · Warren Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Nov 21, 2024

Händel, Mendelssohn & Ruders · Odense Symphony Orchestra

Nov 17, 2024

Fall Concert 2024 · Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra

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