Philips Symfonie Orkest and Akari Bastiaens: Grieg's Piano Concerto

The young pianist Akari Bastiaens (14) will perform as a soloist with the Philips Symphony Orchestra in Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto. After intermission, the orchestra shines in Zemlinsky’s Die Seejungfrau, an enchanting symphonic poem. The concert opens with the energetic and humorous overture to Ethel Smyth’s opera The Boatswain’s Mate. An unforgettable musical experience The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!