Schostakowitsch Festival - Festivalorchester, Andris Nelsons, Daniil Trifonov & Thomas Rolfs

In the organizer's words:

Experience a captivating concert with three important works by Dmitri Shostakovich, which illuminate different aspects of his musical reaction to political and social upheavals.

The concert begins with the 12th Symphony in D minor op. 112 "The Year 1917" (1961), a monumental depiction of the October Revolution, which places Shostakovich's deep political commitment and monumental orchestration center stage. This is followed by the 1st Piano Concerto in C minor op. 35 (1933), an extraordinary work in which the piano appears as a solo instrument together with the trumpet as a lively dialog partner. In this performance, the dialog between Daniil Trifonov on the piano and Thomas Rolfs on the trumpet is brought to life perfectly.

The finale is the 9th Symphony in E flat major op. 70 (1945), a work that goes against the expectations of a classical "victory symphony" and instead caused a sensation with its surprisingly light, sometimes ironic language. It is further proof of Shostakovich's unique approach to the political and social reality of his time.

Conducted by Andris Nelsons, the festival orchestra will be presented with these masterpieces by Shostakovich in their full expressive power, inviting listeners to a profound musical exploration.