Fabio Luisi and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Brahms's Symphony No. 2

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the symphonic elegance of Brahms's Second Symphony, under the baton of Fabio Luisi with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, featuring violinist Julia Fischer in a spellbinding composition by Hans Werner Henze.

Brahms's Symphony No. 2
Experience the brilliance of two esteemed German composers as Fabio Luisi conducts Brahms's lyrical Second Symphony and Henze's vibrant violin concerto, Il Vitalino raddoppiato. With characteristic wit, Brahms once jested to his publisher about his Second Symphony, claiming, ‘I have never written anything so sad, so minor the score should be published with a black border.’ Yet, the symphony’s almost carefree tone earned its ‘Pastoral’ moniker, showcasing his symphonic prowess through its vibrant and spirited melodies.

Hans Werner Henze
Equally enchanting is Hans Werner Henze's Il Vitalino raddoppiato, presented through the masterful performance of violinist Julia Fischer. Celebrating the centenary of the innovative composer, the Concertgebouw Orchestra honors their close connection with this lavish, neo‐Romantic tribute to the Baroque era. The concert opens with Sophie Meyer's Fleur de verre, inspired by the delicate, transparent beauty of the skeleton flower, marking a brilliant introduction by this promising Danish composer.