Programme
Igor Stravinsky
“Symphony of psalms” for Choir and Orchestra
Interval
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Symphony No. 2 B-flat Major, op. 52 (“Hymn of Praise”)
Performers
Herbert Blomstedt
conductor
Christina Landshamer
soprano
Marie Henriette Reinhold
soprano
Tilman Lichdi
tenor
Bavarian Radio Chorus
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Information about the programme
Among the many wonderful concerts this season, there is one that Sir Simon Rattle would particularly like to attend himself: Stravinsky and Mendelssohn, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt. The BRSO Chief Conductor has long admired Blomstedt (who has reached the impressive age of 97): “He’s like a splendid wine that only gets better with age,” says Rattle. “The last time I heard Lobgesang I was in my teens and still a mediocre timpani player. And although I couldn’t grasp its quality back then, I am convinced that Mr. Blomstedt will reveal the magnificence of this work – as he always does.” Hardly anyone conducts with such understanding and such humility. “He is such an inspiration!”
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