Orchestra della Svizzera italiana

Artists:

Orchestra della Svizzera italiana
Julian Rachlin, conductor and violin

Julian Rachlin, the outstanding violinist since early childhood, has long since earned an excellent international reputation as a conductor as well. In his next performance at his home in Vienna's Musikverein, he combines these two musical passions – violin playing and conducting – in a performance with the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's famous and beloved Violin Concerto, Op. 64, opens this program, which Rachlin then concludes with Mendelssohn as well – with a foray into Scottish territory, set to music in the Third Symphony, the “Scottish.“ Within this Mendelssohnian framework, Julian Rachlin places the two “Old Viennese Dances,“ “Liebesfreud“ and “Liebesleid“ – two character pieces by Fritz Kreisler. With this, he pays homage to his great colleague from earlier times, whose 150th birthday was commemorated last year.

program

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Konzert für Violine und Orchester e-Moll, op. 64
Fritz Kreisler
Liebesleid
Liebesfreud

– Pause –

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Symphonie Nr. 3 a-Moll, op. 56, „Schottische“

Ende ca. 21:30 Uhr

Place

The Vienna Musikverein, especially the Golden Hall, is one of the most renowned concert venues in the world. It was opened in 1870 and has been inspiring audiences with its breathtaking architecture and unique acoustics ever since. Famous for its impressive appearance with magnificent columns and richly decorated ceilings, the Golden Hall is the annual venue for the world-famous New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The acoustics are described by musicians and visitors alike as unrivalled and make every concert a magical experience in one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world.