Unfortunately, the event must be postponed due to illness. A new date is currently being planned. All tickets that have already been sold will remain valid for the new date or can be refunded.
PROGRAM:
M.Weinberg Chamber Symphony No.1 op.145 (1987) for string orchestra
L.Abeliovich Aria for violin and orchestra (First performance in Germany)
Erkki-Sven Tüür “Leaving behind…” for piano and strings WORLD PREMIERE
D.Shostakovich/A.Stasevich Chamber Symphony op. 110a
and a lot more…
Erkki-Sven Tüür, Composer-in-Residence and Honorary Guest of the Concert
The-Orchestra-For-Peace
EAST-WEST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
(Top-class soloists from over 15 countries, winners of most renowned international competitions such as ARD, Tchaikovsky and Queen Elisabeth, as well as concertmasters of famous orchestras who play rare instruments like Stradivarius and Guarneri and give the orchestra a remarkable sound)
Rostislav KRIMER, conductor
Soloist of the Berlin State Opera
Anna SAMUIL, soprano
Laureate of the Tchaikovsky- and Queen Elisabeth- Competitions
Tatjana SAMOUIL, violin
Preisträgerin des Wieniawski- Wettbewerbs
Alissa MARGULIS, violin
*Organizers keep the right of Program changes
The concert dedicated to support:
About the program:
Immerse yourself in the captivating story of this concert that will transport you to a world of passion, war, peace and hope. The program entitled “Ode to Peace” is dedicated to composers whose works were shaped by the effects of war and political systems. Through the power of music, their moving stories come to life and touch the hearts of the listeners.
One outstanding composer we meet in this concert is Mieczysław Weinberg, who fled Warsaw to Minsk during the Holocaust. Amid the turmoil of war and the invasion of the Soviet Union, he was evacuated to Tashkent and eventually invited to Moscow by Dmitri Shostakovich. The East-West Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Rostislav Krimer, has specialized in Weinberg’s music and has achieved worldwide recognition as well as several nominations for prestigious awards such as ICMA or Opus Klassik for the recording set of all four of his chamber symphonies.
Another notable composer in focus is Lev Abeliowitsch, who was a close friend and studied together with Weinberg in Warsaw and also fled to Minsk and their dream of returning to Warsaw together one day remained unfulfilled until the end of their lives. Abeliowitsch’s “Aria” for violin and orchestra, dedicated to the impassioned subject of the Holocaust, has rarely, if ever, been performed in Germany. Nonetheless, it offers a powerful connection to this painful chapter in history.
The concert will feature a WORLD PREMIERE: a new work written by one of the most famous composers of our time Erkki-Sven Tüür. The work which was written especially for the East-West Chamber Orchestra and Rostislav Krimer. Erkki-Sven Tüür’s music has been performed worldwide by renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the Zurich Tonhalle, and under the baton of conductors such as Paavo Järvi. Erkki-Sven Tüür will be present at the concert as a Honorary Guest.
Dmitri Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony op. 110a (String Quartet in C minor op. 110), which reflects the composer’s struggle with the Soviet regime, will be performed as well. This impressive work is not presented in the well-known arrangement by Rudolf Barshai, but in the rarely performed arrangement by Abram Stassevich, which gives the work a unique tonal expression.
The String Quartet in C minor, Op. 110, is considered Dmitri Shostakovich’s most autobiographical quartet. It reflects his personal experiences of persecution, oppression and war. Shostakovich draws on motifs from his own earlier compositions and from other composers to illustrate the tension with the Soviet regime. Beginning with Shostakovich’s musical signature D-S-C-H, this moving piece is presented in a poignant interpretation.
There will also be musical surprises with impressive musicians, who will make the gala concert an unforgettable experience.
In addition to this rousing musical journey, it is of great importance to mention that profits from this concert also benefit charitable causes for children in need. By purchasing tickets for this unique concert experience, you are actively helping to help children in difficult situations.
This year we are partners for SAVETHECHILDREN.DE:
“Whether it’s natural disasters, droughts, diseases, political unrest, or wars, an increasing number of children find themselves in life-threatening emergencies, sometimes overnight. They get injured, have to flee, need medicine, food, and a roof over their heads. On the other hand, there are many forgotten crises that have been overshadowing children’s lives for years, robbing them of any chance for a future in peace and dignity. In both cases, there are often not enough resources available because while one crisis suddenly emerges, the other has faded into obscurity over the years, as other events dominate the headlines. That’s why Save the Children has established the Children’s Emergency Fund. The donations that flow into the fund help children quickly and efficiently wherever the need is greatest and funds are urgently required.”
Secure your tickets now and let yourself be carried away by the incomparable music and the moving stories.
You can also donate for Children directly here:
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THE FIRST TIME IN BONN!
“…Largely delicate and filigree, often downright spiritual…” RONDO
The pianist Alexei Lubimov (Alexei Borissowitsch Ljubimov), born in Moscow in 1944, is one of the most important pianists from the former USSR, a performer on historical keyboard instruments, but is also committed to contemporary music.
In 1968 he was one of the first musicians who dared to perform pieces by John Cage and Terry Riley in the Soviet Union.
Alexei Lubimov is a founder of the fortepiano tradition in USSR and one of the most important musicians in the world.
PROGRAM:
J.BRAHMS Two Rhapsodies op.79:
F.SCHUBERT Four Impromptus op.90, D.899:
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J. BRAHMS Six Piano Pieces op.118:
J.BRAHMS Three Intermezzi op.117:
F.CHOPIN Barcarolle F sharp major op.60.
The concert is played on an original instrument by Julius Blüthner, Leipzig (year 1856) with a particularly warm sound that is suitable for this program. This grand piano was selected by us and specially brought to Bonn.
Private collection and restoration – Manufactory for historical keyboard instruments “Clavierwerkstatt. Christoph Kern”.
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“The Great Schubert Experience (“Winterreise”) … Everyone follows him as if hypnotized, ever deeper into the torn consciousness of the winter traveler.” — DER SPIEGEL
And here is another important contemporary voice on Schubert’s Winterreise:
IAN BOSTRIDGE is considered one of the most significant and exciting, independent, and distinctive interpreters of this song cycle, as well as one of the most knowledgeable.
Few singers have engaged as intensely with Schubert’s Winterreise as the English tenor Ian Bostridge: This is evidenced not only by numerous performances, several Grammy nominations, and recordings over the past 30 years, but also by his highly acclaimed monograph on the cycle published in 2015. On the occasion of his first song recital at the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Bostridge, together with Rostislav Krimer, will interpret Schubert’s “eerie songs” — as the composer himself once described them.
F. SCHUBERT “WINTERREISE” op.89 D 911
Text: Wilhelm Müller
Ian Bostridge — Tenor
Rostislav Krimer — Piano
Duration of the event: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes without intermission
EXCLUSIVE!
Following the performance, Ian Bostridge will speak with the audience about his books and his life (in English). The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Prof. Alissa MARGULIS, violin (Folkwang University of the Arts Essen)
Prof. Florence MILLET, piano (Cologne University of Music and Dance)
Benedict KLÖCKNER, cello (Germany)
Prof. Gesa LÜCKER, piano (Cologne University of Music and Dance)
Rostislav KRIMER, piano (Belarus – Germany)
Milana MAMETSKA, piano (Ukraine)
Sofia PLAKHTSINSKA, violin (Ukraine)
Lily MAISKY, piano (France – Belgium)
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In the program: W. A. Mozart, L. v. Beethoven, F Schubert
On October 16, an extraordinary benefit concert will take place in the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, dedicated to the well-being of children in emergency situations worldwide. The event unites well-known musicians on one stage with selected young talents who have now found a home in Germany. Together they bring their skills together to provide assistance to those affected by wars and emergencies in different countries.
This year we are partners for SAVETHECHILDREN.DE:
“Whether natural disasters, droughts, diseases, political unrest or wars: more and more children find themselves in life-threatening emergencies – sometimes overnight – are injured, have to flee, need medicine, food and a roof over their heads. On the other hand, there are many forgotten crises that have overshadowed the lives of children for years, robbing them of any chance for a future of peace and dignity. In both cases there are often not enough funds available – because while one crisis hits suddenly, the other has been forgotten over the years because other events are making the headlines. For this reason, Save the Children established the Children’s Emergency Fund. The donations that flow into the fund help children quickly and easily where the need is greatest and funds are urgently needed.”
Secure your tickets now and let yourself be carried away by the incomparable music and the moving stories.
“…Conclusion: A brilliantly colorful and pianistically brilliantly designed piano recital.” Michael Wruss, NEWS, March 2022
Praised for his extremely sensitive playing and technical brilliance, Alexei Volodin is in demand with orchestras of the highest caliber. He has an extraordinarily diverse repertoire that ranges from Beethoven and Brahms to Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Scriabin to Shchedrin and Medtner.
Highlights of the 2022/23 season include return appearances with the Singapore Symphony, Philharmonia Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony, Orchester Philharmonique Royal de Liège and Euskadiko Orkestra, as well as debut appearances with the Kyoto Symphony, Orchester Philharmonique de Strasbourg and Sinfonieorchester Wuppertal. Volodin will join the Orchester de chambre fribourgeois at the Besançon International Music Festival and tour Belgium and the Netherlands with the Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen performing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1. He returns to the SWR Symphonieorchester and will give duo performances with Igor Levit at Wigmore Hall and the Lucerne Piano Festival.
In previous seasons he has performed with the Orchester symphonique de Montréal, NCPA Orchestra China, BBC Symphony Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Orchester de la Suisse Romande, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, Mariinsky Orchestra and St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and worked with conductors Semyon Bychkov, Stanislav Kochanovsky and Robert Trevino.
PROGRAM:
F.Schubert Piano Pieces D.946 No. 2
L.v.Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 24 in F sharp major, Op. 78 (À Thérèse)
N.Medtner Sonata Ballad op. 27
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M.Mussorgsky “Pictures at an Exhibition”
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