Two stars shine together in a journey ranging from playful to serious. Augustin Hadelich plays Bartók’s intense Violin Concerto under the baton of highly in-demand Karina Canellakis. To conclude, we hear Shostakovich’s dazzling final symphony, full of musical turns and a lifetime of experiencing artistry under political pressure.
Karina Canellakis is internationally acclaimed for her intensity and her ability to merge analytical clarity with an emotionally charged performance. Born and raised in New York, she regularly performs with leading orchestras in Europe and the US.
Augustin Hadelich is among today’s most frequently engaged violinists, acclaimed for his depth and brilliant presence. Bartók’s intense Violin Concerto is a test of skill that he is one of few violinists to have mastered.
After the intermission, Canellakis and the orchestra demonstrate their full register in Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15. The composer’s final symphony was his most enigmatic work. Playful musical quotations and sudden, serious outbursts create a multifaceted composition. A ticking sound in the music foreshadows that Shostakovich is in the autumn of his life. “Perhaps I am on my way elsewhere, but the music will last forever.”
Come closer
Have a seat in the Great Hall an hour before the concert and let the introduction open the door to the stories behind the works, facts about the composers and personal reflections. The introduction is included in your ticket, lasts about 30 minutes and has free seating in the hall.
