Klaus Mäkelä and the Concertgebouw Orchestra play Beethoven's Symphony No. 7

About the Event

Klaus Mäkelä, soon to be the chief conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, will lead a concert featuring three iconic pieces from the symphonic repertoire. The program begins with Schumann’s Manfred Overture, followed by Sibelius’s Violin Concerto with soloist Lisa Batiashvili, and concludes with Beethoven's timeless Seventh Symphony.

Lisa Batiashvili & Klaus Mäkelä
For over twenty‐five years, Lisa Batiashvili has captivated audiences as a beloved guest soloist. Witness her passionate rendition of Sibelius’s mysterious Violin Concerto. Klaus Mäkelä shares a profound connection to Sibelius, whose unique compositions have cemented Finland’s place on the classical music map. His Violin Concerto resonates deeply, with a solo part that seems to communicate personally to each listener.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
The concert begins with Schumann’s magnificent Manfred Overture. Following the intermission, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony bursts forth with compelling rhythm and energy. Its 1813 premiere marked one of Beethoven’s greatest triumphs. Audiences demanded an encore of the second movement, which quickly gained popularity and remains a staple in films and TV series. Two centuries on, Beethoven’s influence endures, and our appreciation for his work only grows.