Hear one of the world’s great Mahler orchestras perform the First Symphony—a work that the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performed under Mahler’s own baton in its Dutch premiere. For this performance, the historic orchestra is led by its future chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä, one of the music world’s brightest rising stars. Also featured on the program is Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht, a lush and beautiful piece originally scored for string sextet (making it the first tone poem ever written for chamber ensemble). Schoenberg’s string-orchestra arrangement remains one of his most popular creations and an enduring staple of the concert repertoire.

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Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Carnegie Hall

Amsterdam’s historic Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performs back-to-back concerts with its incoming chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä, one of the music world’s brightest rising stars. The program opens with a US premiere by the orchestra’s composer in residence, Pulitzer Prize–winning American composer Ellen Reid. World-renowned violinist Lisa Batiashvili, described by London’s The Times as “the complete musician,” joins as soloist in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2. The second half of the concert features one of Rachmaninoff’s most expansive achievements: the lush and passionate Second Symphony.

All Visiting Orchestras tickets include same-day admission to the The Baker Museum. Special museum hours on day of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performance: 10am-7:30pm. In addition, the doors to Hayes Hall will open 90 minutes prior to this performance. Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions and light fare available at Heidi's Place.

Artis–Naples

Experience the majestic sounds of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This renowned orchestra, hailing from Amsterdam and celebrated as one of the finest in the world by Gramophone Magazine, embarks on its first North American tour with the dynamic Klaus Mäkelä as the Chief Conductor Designate. The concert will feature the exceptional talents of violinist Lisa Batiashvili, promising an evening of unforgettable musical brilliance.

**Date and Time:**  
November 19, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Venue:**  
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

**Program Highlights:**  
- Prokofiev, Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63  
- Rachmaninov, Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27

**Special Feature:**  
Join us for the "Beyond The Stage" pre-concert talk from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Rinker Playhouse. Hosted by the Kravis Center’s Classical Artistic Advisor, Phillip Bergmann, this insightful discussion will delve into the music, musicians, and composers of the evening's performance. Special guests from the ensembles will be featured, offering an enriching prelude to the concert experience.

**Sponsorship:**  
The Classical Concert Series is proudly sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis, with additional support for "Beyond The Stage" provided by Nancy and Jay Parker.

**Ticket Information:**  
To ensure the authenticity of your tickets and to avoid overpaying, please purchase directly from the Kravis Center's official website, kravis.org. Beware of unauthorized ticket distributors, as tickets bought from such sources may be significantly marked up, and the Kravis Center cannot offer customer service, notifications, or refunds for tickets purchased through unauthorized channels.

**Directions & Parking:**  
The Kravis Center is conveniently located near downtown West Palm Beach, accessible via I-95 and the Turnpike. Guests can choose between complimentary self-parking and paid valet parking options.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under the baton of Klaus Mäkelä, with the virtuosic Lisa Batiashvili on violin. Secure your tickets now and prepare for an evening of sublime music that promises to be a highlight of the classical music calendar.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Liberation opera, revolutionary work of art, ode to love, utopian drama. Beethoven 's only opera Fidelio is all of that. Numerous qualifications and interpretations shroud the work in mystery, but above all demonstrate that it is a unique piece of musical theater that expresses the hope for a just, free and humane future. 

Fidelio

National Opera & Ballet

Infanticide, cunning monks and a tsar falling prey to madness. In his large-scale choral opera, the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky tackled a theme that is still relevant today: the extremes to which a hunger for power can lead. Celebrated director Kirill Serebrennikov brings his own experiences in Russia into a grippingly topical reading of the work.

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

10 - 29 Jun, 2025

Boris Godunov

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