Mythen

In the organizer's words:

1st Philharmonic Concert / Maurice Ravel: "Alborada del gracioso" / Karol Szymanowski/Mino Marani: "Myths" for violin and orchestra / Maurice Ravel: "Tzigane" / Sergei Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances op. 45

After Frédéric Chopin, Karol Szymanowski is one of the most important Polish composers. His oeuvre is stylistically diverse and initially oriented towards Chopin and Scriabin. Then came Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky - and his own style: the combination of impressionistic and partly modern elements. The "Myths" fall into a transitional period: miniatures full of tonal refinement and impressionistic magic - orchestrated for violin and orchestra by Mino Marani.

Musical impressions of Spain can be found in the music of the Basque composer Maurice Ravel from his mother's side: "Alborada del gracioso" is a technically and musically appealing genre scene. "Tzigane" from 1924 fascinates with virtuosity, performed by the renowned Heidelberg violinist Franziska Hölscher.

"They are my last spark", said Sergei Rachmaninov about his Symphonic Dances. Composed on Long Island in 1941, they became the composer's farewell to the world.