Beethoven's Eighth and Truls Mørk in Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1
About the event
The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra will perform one of the most famous cello concertos of the twentieth century: Shostakovich's First, with the renowned cellist Truls Mørk as soloist. He coaxes primal sounds from his instrument; Shostakovich would have nodded approvingly. Beethoven's favourite symphony, the Eighth, is also on the programme, which was premiered with the completely deaf composer on the rostrum. 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!
