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Bamberg Symphony Orchestra

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Jakub Hrůša

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Seong-Jin Cho

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Jakub Hrůša, Seong-Jin Cho

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Jakub Hrůša, Seong-Jin Cho: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 73 ("Emperor Concerto") Beethoven (+1 More)

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Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major Op. 73

Symphony No. 4, H. 305

Rahul Karaguppi

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»To play without passion is unforgivable.« Beethoven famously said – and under the spirited conducting of Jakub Hrůša, emotionally moving concerts happen regularly. In this programme, we delve into the depths of two moving pieces: We start with Beethoven’s last piano concerto, with which he opened the door wide for the incipient Romantic period. He wrote this popular masterpiece at a time of unfavourable circumstances, when Vienna was occupied by the Napoleonic troops. It was premiered in 1811 and features revolutionary, upbeat passages as well as a rich variety of complex emotions. As soloist we welcome the young South Korean artist Seong-Jin Cho, one of the most remarkable pianists of his generation. Our Chief Conductor is always in his element with Martinů’s colourful pieces. He has loved the visionary power of this composer since his childhood and is now President of the International Martinů Circle. The composer was an exceptionally prolific man – and with the Symphony No. 4 we are interpreting one of his impressive instrumental masterpieces: it was written in exile in America in 1945 and reflects his joy over the end of the war as well as his longing for his homeland with folkloristic episodes. Martinů’s Fourth is one of those fascinating pieces that fulfils what Jakub Hrůša once said about the appeal of his Czech compatriot: »It’s wonderful to play Martinů. He is one of those composers who speak directly to everyone – musicians and audience alike. As soon as you put his music on the programme, it’s a success.«

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Jakub Hrůša, Seong-Jin Cho by Beethoven, Martinů, From (2025/2025), Conductor Jakub Hrůša, Konzerthalle, Bamberg, Germany

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