Composer

When conductor laureate Herbert Blomstedt returns to Berwaldhallen he will be leading the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in two rarely performed works: Franz Berwald’s Symphony No. 2 -“Sinfonie capricieuse” and Franz Schubert’s melodic Symphony No. 6. Although the two composers, born within a year of each other, were never properly recognized during their lifetime, their groundbreaking works reveal their inquiring minds and creative zeal

Blomstedt Meets Berwald & Schubert

SR Berwaldhallen

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

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Harp, Viola, Bassoon, Flute, Violin, and Piano

Curtis Institute of Music

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Nordic chamber music with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. This special chamber concert series will take place on two consecutive days, starting on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 8:00 pm in the majestic Max Joseph Saal of the Munich Residence, followed by a Sunday performance on March 6, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the serene Tutzing Evangelische Akademie.

The program promises a journey through the rich tapestry of Scandinavian music, featuring works by Carl Nielsen, Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, and Franz Berwald. Highlights include Nielsen's "Serenata in vano" and his String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, op. 14, alongside Grieg's String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Sibelius's "Serenade for two Violins and Cello," and Berwald's "Septet in B-Flat Major."

The evening will showcase the talents of Werner Mittelbach on clarinet, Susanne Sonntag on bassoon, Ursula Kepser on horn, Anne Schoenholtz and Andrea Eun-Jeong Kim on violins, Tobias Reifland on viola, Jaka Stadler on violoncello, and Teja Andresen on double bass.

This program not only explores the historical roots of Nordic chamber music, drawing inspiration from Beethoven’s masterpieces, but also ventures into the modern with Nielsen's compositions, all while capturing the charm and hues of Norway and Denmark. The concert will be a celebration of Scandinavian music's breadth, from the romantic to the modern, and from the enchanting to the humorous.

For further details and ticket information, please visit the BRticket-Webshop at shop.br-ticket.de. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the sublime beauty of Nordic chamber music in the heart of Munich.

Chamber Concert: Nordic composers

Munich Residence

Evangelische Akademie

Titan is the addition to Gustav Mahler's first symphony and Sinfonie naïve is the name of Franz Berwald's fourth symphony. The big, powerful and the small, naive thus come together in this concert where honorary conductor Herbert Blomstedt returns to the desk in the Berwaldhallen and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Mahler's Number One With Blomstedt

Experience the musical brilliance of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Andreas Delfs. This event features a captivating performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069, showcasing the timeless elegance and intricate compositions that have made Bach a cornerstone of classical music. Complementing this masterpiece, the program includes Claude Debussy's Première Rhapsodie, a piece that highlights the expressive capabilities of the clarinet, performed by the talented Kamalia Freyling. The concert also features Franz Berwald's Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Singulière, a work known for its unique structure and vibrant orchestration. This event promises an immersive experience, celebrating the rich heritage of classical music through the exceptional talents of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and its guest artists.

Franz Berwald

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

25 - 26 Apr, 2025

Mahler's Number One With Blomstedt · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

May 25, 2025

Bach & Debussy · Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

11 - 12 May, 2023

Blomstedt Meets Berwald & Schubert · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Dec 1, 2022

Harp, Viola, Bassoon, Flute, Violin, and Piano · Curtis Institute of Music

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