Name: Teodor Currentzis – of angels and titans
Start: 2026-05-29T19:30:00
Location: Tonhalle Zürich

Experience the rich tapestry of sound with the Utopia Orchestra as they take audiences on a journey through the heavenly and the earthly. Featuring Alban Berg's 'Violin Concerto' dedicated 'to the memory of an angel' and Gustav Mahler's 'Symphony No. 1', this series of concerts across Europe showcases the genius of conductor Teodor Currentzis and renowned violinist Vilde Frang. With performances scheduled in iconic venues such as Gasteig HP8 in Munich, Tonhalle Zürich, and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, the Utopia Orchestra promises an unforgettable orchestral experience.

Utopia Orchestra: A Journey Through Angels and Titans

From the heart of Munich to the cultural epicenter of Rome, the Utopia Orchestra is setting the European stage ablaze with its captivating performances. Under the gifted baton of Teodor Currentzis and featuring the extraordinary violinist Vilde Frang, the orchestra will showcase the timeless works of Alban Berg and Gustav Mahler. This tour offers an exploration of contrasting musical themes, from angelic dedications to heroic triumphs, drawing audiences into the emotional depths and vibrant stories within these masterpieces.

Exploring Musical Realms: Utopia Orchestra's European Tour with Teodor Currentzis and Vilde Frang

Vilde Frang

Teodor Currentzis

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich

Utopia

Alban Berg dedicated his violin concerto to "the memory of an angel", namely Alma Mahler's daughter Manon. Together with Teodor Currentzis and the Utopia Orchestra, the exceptional violinist Vilde Frang will bring this angelic song to life. Mahler's Symphony No. 1 is entirely earthly: from sounds of nature to parodic funeral marches to the "titanic" triumph of the nameless hero.

Teodor Currentzis – of angels and titans

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