Italian conductor Riccardo Chailly – a “long-time respected Mahlerian” (Financial Times) – and “his” Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig prove once again their exceptional grasp of the Mahler Symphonies. In this concert at the Gewandhaus Leipzig Mahler’s “Tragic Symphony” is combined with a piece of music that has its origin in that very place: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto that Mendelssohn composed for his friend Ferdinand David, at that time concertmaster of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, and that was given his first performance at the Gewandhaus in 1845. In this concert, it is performed by young Danish star violinist Nikolaj Znaider. —– Program: Felix MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64; Gustav MAHLER, Symphony No. 6 in A minor; Johann Sebastian BACH (Encore), Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 – Sarabande
Riccardo Chailly and Helene Grimaud perform works by Ravel and Mahler
The Gewandhaus Orchestra and Music Director Riccardo Chailly have acquired legendary status. Acclaimed concert tours and glorious reviews testifying to their continuing success. 2012 Riccardo Chailly continued his Mahler cycle with the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig with the performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. together with Ravel’s piano concerto played by the outstanding pianist Helene Grimaud. —— PROGRAM: MAURICE RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major; GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 4 in G Major