Raphaela Gromes

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Raphaela Gromes Violoncello

Armenian State Symphony Orchestra
Sergey Smbatyan Conductor

PROGRAM

ARUTJUNJAN Festive Overture
DVORÁK Cello Concerto in B minor op. 104
CHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E minor op. 64

Highly virtuosic and energetic, passionate and technically brilliant and versatile - hardly any other cellist inspires as much as Raphaela Gromes, who is celebrated as one of Germany's most outstanding musicians. Her full yet subtle cello sound combines sophistication with playful ease, great emotion with technical finesse. With charm and electrifying energy, the high-flyer on the cello captivates her audience from the very first note. "Elegance, commitment, technical perfection, expressiveness, variation in dynamics and vibrato: nothing is missing here. All these qualities, combined with a rare degree of perfection," is the verdict of Le Diapason magazine. And the Süddeutsche Zeitung adds: "Time and again, moments of pure poetry." Raphaela Gromes has been an exclusive artist with Sony Classical since her debut. Her albums immediately made it to the top of the classical music charts and have received numerous awards, including the OPUS Klassik.

At Pro Arte, the exceptional cellist performs together with the renowned Armenian State Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sergey Smbatyan. The symphony orchestra pursues a fresh, contemporary approach in the world of classical music. With creative programs, innovative formats and a palpable passion, it manages to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity. This evening's program includes Dvorák's fascinating Cello Concerto in B minor op. 104, a work of deep emotionality and existential expressiveness. Raphaela Gromes interprets Dvorák's masterpiece with technical brilliance.