London Philharmonic Orchestra: León, Shostakovich, Britten, Sibelius
$65-$160
- Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
- Edward Gardner, conductor
Dmitri Shostakovich — Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77
Benjamin Britten — Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20
Jean Sibelius — Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82
The London Philharmonic Orchestra makes a rare visit to Carnegie Hall, led by its Principal Conductor Edward Gardner alongside violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, both making their debuts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The program showcases an emotional journey as Britten ploughs the depths of grief, Shostakovich whispers hidden truths, and Sibelius evokes the soaring flight of swans in his exhilarating Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with the upbeat, jazz-infused Raíces ("Origins") by Tania León, Cuban-born New Yorker and LPO Composer-in-Residence.
About Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
With a combination of depth, brilliance, and humor, Patricia Kopatchinskaja delves into music's core, exploring its meaning in the here and now, which could involve an unconventional performance of a traditional violin classic or a theatrical project where she serves as an experimental performance dramaturge. Kopatchinskaja is celebrated for her boundary-crossing approach. Her primary focus lies in 20th and 21st-century music, and she has collaborated with Luca Francesconi, Michael Hersch, György Kurtág, Márton Illés, and Esa-Pekka Salonen. Kopatchinskaja conducts staged concerts on both sides of the Atlantic, and collaborates with leading orchestras, conductors, and festivals worldwide.
https://www.patriciakopatchinskaja.com/