Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden and Christian Thielemann

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris, France

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Type: Classical Concert

City: Paris, France

Starts at: 20:00

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Programme

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 in D minor

Overview

Bruckner's final masterpiece by Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle Dresden.

Bruckner wrote his Ninth Symphony in the full knowledge that it would be his last, and he intentionally chose the key of Beethoven's Ninth, D minor. From 1891 to the end of 1894, he wrote the first three movements, then struggled for almost two years with his Finale, which he left unfinished. The musician never heard it performed, but it has always held a powerful fascination for generations of conductors. Dedicated to God, it combines a vision of an ominous afterlife with a certain form of serenity. It is undoubtedly the artistic crowning achievement of the musician's entire life.

As an advocate of the great Germanic repertoire and a certain musical culture, Christian Thielemann has established himself in large parts of this repertoire, especially in Beethoven and Strauss. His exploration of Bruckner began with Munich and continues today with Dresden. It must be said that the Bruckner tradition is still very much alive today at the Dresden Staatskapelle with the legendary cycles recorded by Eugen Jochum, Giuseppe Sinopoli and Bernard Haitink. From now on, the figure of Thielemann will have to be counted on to write the rest of this performance history.

Venue Info

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées - Paris
15 Avenue Montaigne

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is an entertainment venue situated near Avenue des Champs-Élysées, from which it takes its name. Its eponymous main hall may seat up to 1,905 people.

Commissioned by impresario Gabriel Astruc, the theatre was built from 1911 to 1913 upon the designs of brothers Auguste Perret and Gustave Perret following a scheme by Henry van de Velde, and became the first example of Art Deco architecture in the city. Less than two months after its inauguration, the Théâtre hosted the world premiere of the Ballets Russes' Rite of Spring, which provoked one of the most famous classical music riots.

At present, the theatre shows about three staged opera productions a year, mostly baroque or chamber works more suited to the modest size of its stage and orchestra pit. It also houses an important concert season. It is the home venue of the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre Lamoureux and serves as a French base for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as well.

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Orchestre des Champs-Élysées and Ensemble orchestral de Paris play most of their concerts here too, along with other dance, chamber music, recital, and pop events.

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Paris, France

Starts at: 20:00

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