Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 and Shostakovich' Cello Concerto No. 1
About the event
Truls Mørk performs Shostakovich's intensely beautiful Cello Concerto. Also featured are a little gem by Mahler and a cheerful symphony by Beethoven. Shostakovich, Beethoven and Mahler are known for their grand symphonies, but this programme shows how well their music lends itself to the subtlety of a chamber orchestra. The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra was formed in 1955, since when its rich history has included many notable achievements. Even after the merger with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra in 1985, the ensemble lost none of its unique identity. The dynamics between the members of the orchestra are particularly striking. They rarely play under the baton of a conductor but interact with each other almost instinctively. There is a remarkable chemistry, as is apparent during every performance. Gordan Nikolić has been the leader, or ‘concertmaster’, of the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra since 2004.
