Shostakovich Festival Leipzig 2025: Festivalorchester, Andris Nelsons and Anna Rakitina
Leipzig, Gewandhaus zu Leipzig — Grosser Saal
About the Event
Join us at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig from May 15 to June 1, 2025, for a comprehensive exhibition of Dmitri Shostakovich's works, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his passing. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking performance of Shostakovich's masterpieces by the MDR Rundunkchor and the specially curated Festivalorchester, all taking place at Gewandhaus, a venue renowned for its musical excellence.
Program
- Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich – 2. Sinfonie H‐Dur op. 14 (An den Oktober)
- Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich – 3. Sinfonie Es‐Dur op. 20 (Zum 1. Mai)
- Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich – 1. Sinfonie f‐Moll op. 10
Artists
| Conductor: | Andris Nelsons Acclaimed across the world for his intense and exciting interpretations, Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons is one of this century's most 'in demand' maestros. Music Director of the Boston Symphony and Leipzig's Gewandhausorchester, the Grammy winner also regularly appears in the world's greatest concert halls and opera houses as a guest conductor. |
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| Choir: | MDR‐Rundfunkchor |
| Orchestra: | Festivalorchester |
| Conductor: | Anna Rakitina |
Address
Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Augustusplatz 8, Leipzig, Germany — Google Maps
