Tribute to Brahms - Night of Grand Premiere
Brahms wrote his final large-scale orchestral work in his 50s with much trepidation, partly because he wasn’t a string player and his friendship with Joachim had also turned sour. Fortunately, the composer’s Double Concerto became a token of reconciliation. This concert features two string virtuosos Alexandra Conunova and Pablo Ferrández, respectively the 2012 Joseph Joachim Competition winner and young performer signed by SONY record company. Brahms’s Symphony No. 1 is often jokingly referred to as Beethoven’s Tenth (with some even seeing hints of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy in Brahms’s finale), seamlessly connecting the era of classical romanticism. Being meticulous, Brahms worked on his first symphony for more than a decade, wielding astounding results in a perfect fusion of technical prowess and emotional depth.
Conductor: Lio Kuokman
Violin: Alexandra Conunova
Cello: Pablo Ferrández
Programme:
Brahms: Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Co-organised by: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macao Orchestra Company, Limited, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM, Sands China Ltd., SJM Resorts, S.A., and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A.
Supporting Entity: Bank of China (Macao)
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one interval
The organizer reserves the right to alter the programme and/ or the cast of performers.