Johannes Brahms 1833–1897
Concerto for violin, op. 77
Ludwig van Beethoven 1770–1827
Symphony no. 7, op. 92
duration concert → 1h 50min
including 20min intermission
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony hit the ears of his Vienna audience like a cannonball. Hardly surprising: just try to keep your legs still with so much exuberant joie de vivre and rhythmic bravura. Chief conductor Kristiina Poska kicks off her exciting Beethoven cycle with this work. Brahms’ Violin Concerto combines compelling lines with more than one touch of gypsy swank. The bow of rising star Emmanuel Tjeknavorian shows the way. Highly recommended!
