Klaus Mäkelä conducts the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Dvořák's Symphony No. 7

About the Event

Klaus Mäkelä helms the Concertgebouw Orchestra in two grand masterworks: Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony paired with Bartók’s enigmatic music drama Duke Bluebeard’s Castle.

Bartók's Duke Bluebeard’s Castle
What amount of truth can love truly withstand? This pressing question lies at the core of Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, a gripping psychological thriller. The blossoming love between two individuals and seven perilous questions – that’s all it takes to immerse the audience in almost unbearable suspense. The demanding vocal roles are perfect for Jennifer Johnston and Gerald Finley. The powerful music, where Bartók expertly explores every nuance of the orchestra, completes the effect.

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7
Incoming chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä also directs Antonín Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony, an exemplary symphony rich with somber drama where the Bohemian composer once again nods to Johannes Brahms, who greatly supported him. This work is sparse in folk elements. Dvořák’s intent with this symphony is universal, extending its reach to a global audience. After an emotionally charged journey, a radiant light emerges in the finale.