Name: Line 2: 100 Years of Pierre Boulez
Start: 2025-01-23T20:00:00
Location: E-WERK Freiburg e.V.

The SWR Symphonieorchester presents an exhilarating series of concerts this January, blending timeless symphonies with cultural festivities. The highlight is the maestro Jonathan Nott conducting works by Szymanowski, Zemlinsky, and Tchaikovsky, paired with the enchanting piano of Francesco Piemontesi. This orchestral journey spans notable venues and celebrates the 100-year legacy of Pierre Boulez, alongside spirited concerts featuring the beloved works of Brahms and Strauss. Join us as we dive into this rich tapestry of symphonic experiences and cultural reflections.

SWR Symphonieorchester: A Celebration of Symphonic Masterpieces and Cultural Heritage

The SWR Symphonieorchester, led by the esteemed conductor Jonathan Nott, presents an engaging series of concerts in January 2025. From the powerful symphonies of Szymanowski and Tchaikovsky to the lively pieces of Brahms and Strauss, these events promise to captivate audiences. Highlights include the captivating 'Polyphony X' by Pierre Boulez, with insightful narration from Oscar Jockel. Suitable for all ages, the series also features school and family concerts, making classical music accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Jonathan Nott and SWR Symphony Orchestra: A Harmonious Journey through Classic Compositions

Oscar Jockel

SWR Symphonieorchester

To kick off the Boulez year, the concert series "Line 2" in Freiburg's E-Werk will be featuring a very special "concert workshop" for the first time: Conductor Oscar Jockel will also act as moderator and will begin by explaining the work "Polyphony X" by Pierre Boulez, which is the focus of the evening, with individual sound examples performed by the SWR Symphony Orchestra. With its orchestral design and serial structure, "Polyphony X" for 18 instruments occupies a special place in the composer's oeuvre; in a way, it links the young master with the later composing grand seigneur. Premiered in Donaueschingen in 1951, the three-movement piece caused a real scandal at the time, so that Boulez initially withdrew it, even though it also represented his breakthrough as a composer. Stravinsky, who later heard "Polyphony X", was very impressed and was reminded of the scandal surrounding his "Sacre du Printemps" of 1913.

Line 2: 100 Years of Pierre Boulez

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