10. Sinfoniekonzert

When Jörg-Peter Weigle bids farewell to his Potsdam audience after seven years as chief conductor of the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt, a little melancholy naturally accompanies all the fond memories. This bittersweet ambivalence also pervades Jean Sibelius' Valse triste , which culminates in a wild frenzy. The mere sight of the solo part of Carl Nielsen's violin concerto causes slight dizziness. Kolja Blacher is one of the few violinists who can play this finger-breaking piece with absolute mastery. Sergei Rachmaninov's last symphony is full of surprising contrasts, wild climaxes, but also very quiet moments - exactly the right mixture needed for a perfect finish.