Chamber Orchestra International at Konzerthaus Berlin
Berlin, Konzerthaus Berlin — Großer Saal
About the Event
Europe is home to a number of outstanding smaller orchestras, some of which are returning to the Gendarmenmarkt this season to perform alongside world‐class soloists.
Program
- Philip Glass – Dritter Satz aus dem „Tirol Concerto“ für Klavier und Orchester, bearbeitet von Martynas Levickis
- George Gershwin – „Rhapsody in Blue“, für Akkordeon und Orchester bearbeitet von Martynas Levickis
- Aaron Copland – „Appalachian Spring“ — Orchestersuite
- Martynas Levickis – Litauische Volkslieder
Artists
| Orchestra: | The Knights |
|---|---|
| Conductor: | Eric Jacobsen |
| Accordion: | Martynas Levickis The Lithuanian virtuoso accordionist has been hailed as the saviour of his instrument, credited with reinventing its genre. Referring to his instrument as "a box of magic tricks", Levickis conjures a range of sounds as enchanting as they are unexpected from his instrument. Recognised for his achievements with a range of international prizes and awards, Levickis has a busy career as a guest soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. In parallel to his solo engagements, Levickis is an educator, promoter, conductor, and composer, committed to promoting music as an art form, and his beloved accordion in particular. |
Konzerthaus Berlin
The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall situated on the Gendarmenmarkt, the most beautiful square in the city. Built in 1821, the structure initially served as a theater. Severely damaged in the Second World War, it was rebuilt as a concert hall in 1977, with a neoclassical interior, and changed its name to reflect its new function in 1994. Consistently numbered among the top five concert halls in the world, the Konzerthaus hosts around 500 performances every year, ranging from symphony and chamber concerts featuring international stars to new music and children's concerts.
Address
Konzerthaus Berlin, Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany — Google Maps
