Ein Heldenleben

Alain Altinoglu

The compelling melodic and virtuoso enchantment of Tchaikovsky’s famous piano concerto; the impressive life story of a hero (himself?) told in a playful and brilliant manner by the orchestra in one of Strauss’s great symphonic poems; and the fascinating new soundworld of Pascal Dusapin, in one of his recent pieces: a recipe that combines grand Romanticism with a dash of pathos and fresh contemporary sounds. A perfect opening to the season! 

Programme

• Pascal Dusapin
  Uncut, solo N°7 pour orchestre (2008/2009)
• Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
  Piano Concerto N°1 in B flat Minor, op.23 (1874/1875)
• Richard Strauss
  Ein Heldenleben, Tondichtung für grosses Orchester, op.40 (1897/1898)