PROGRAMME

Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix:
Overture "Ruy Blas" op. 95

Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix:
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in e minor op. 64

Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix:
"Das Märchen von der schönen Melusine" Overture op. 32

Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix:
Symphony No. 5 in d minor op. 107 "Reformation"

(Programme is subject to change)

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra makes its long-awaited debut in Grafenegg, with star violinist Nikolaj Znaider.

Under the direction of Music Director Riccardo Chailly, they will exclusively play works by Mendelssohn Bartholdy, who left his mark on Leipzig’s music scene when he himself directed the Gewandhaus Orchestra. His music, both charming and witty, counts among the most beautiful works of the Romantic period.

There’s a special feeling in the air when you step through the gates of Grafenegg to plunge into the open atmosphere of this Music Festival. Here is a fascinating combination of past and future, tangible in the contrast between the old castle and the modern open-air stage, Wolkenturm. On mild summer evenings, performances are in the open; in poor weather, the Auditorium opens its doors.

Last update 2012 Editorial Team Classictic.com

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Artists of Znaider, Chailly & Gewandhausorchester Leipzig: Music Festival Grafenegg

Znaider, Nikolaj

, Soloist

Chailly, Riccardo

, Conductor

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

, Orchestra
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is a German orchestra based in Leipzig, Germany. It is named after the concert hall in which it is based, the Gewandhaus.

The orchestra has a good claim to being the oldest continuing musical performing organization in Europe. In the early 19th century, Felix Mendelssohn was the kapellmeister.

Later principal conductors included Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Bruno Walter, Vaclav Neumann, and from 1970 to 1996 Kurt Masur. In 1998, Herbert Blomstedt took over the post until 2005 and will be succeeded by Riccardo Chailly.