Orquesta Nacional de España & Pablo Ferrández

In the organizer's words:

Orquesta Nacional de España

Pablo Ferrández Violoncello
David Afkham Conductor

PROGRAM

TURINA "Danzas fantásticas" op. 22
SCHUMANN Cello Concerto in A minor op. 129
STRAUSS "Don Juan" op. 20 (tone poem after Nikolaus Lenau)
DE FALLA Suite No. 2 from "El sombrero de tres picos" (The tricorn)

He is already being celebrated as a "new cello genius" (Le Figaro): Pablo Ferrández. The winner of the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition is a musician "who has it all: technique, elegance, spirit, soloistic authority, expressiveness and charm" (El País). Today he is regarded as a cello phenomenon and is one of the most sought-after instrumentalists of his generation. The Los Angeles Times predicted an extraordinary career for him early on: "The appeal of a pop idol, his superb technique and intoxicating musicality reveal a future star." Ferrández has conquered the concert stages of the world, whether as a soloist with major orchestras or alongside classical music stars such as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Martha Argerich and many more. None other than star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter is full of praise: "Pablo Ferrández is really something special - wonderful tone, very refined vibrato, a flawless left and right hand - and a true musician."

At Pro Arte, the shooting star is celebrating his debut with the Orquesta Nacional de España, which is steeped in tradition and has a history stretching back over 90 years - under the direction of German chief conductor David Afkham. The orchestra unfolds a powerful mixture of Spanish temperament and musical sophistication: Turina's lively "Danzas fantásticas" and the suite from de Falla's "The Tricorn" bring the vibrant flair of Spain to the Rose Garden. Strauss' gripping tone poem "Don Juan" and Schumann's profound cello concerto create an evening characterized by passion, tonal splendour and emotional intensity.