Rossini / Liszt / Berlioz / Tjeknavorian: Orchestra Sinfonica Di Milano
Milan, Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo — main
About the Event
'Shaken, not stirred.' With these iconic words, James Bond baptizes the Martini Cocktail—a timeless elixir. Together, its elements create a harmonious blend that evokes tranquility in its sippers. The gin forms the 'body' of the drink, reminiscent of Liszt's Second Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. The vermouth, akin to a Rossini overture like Semiramide, establishes the base with its aromatic presence. A lemon peel adds the youthful freshness found in performers such as Kiron Atom Tellian on piano and Emmanuel Tjeknavorian at the podium—a zesty, invigorating note. Finally, the indispensable olive, grounding like Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, ties it all together. This piece remains significant for the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, having been the inaugural symphony they performed in 1993.
Program
- Gioachino Rossini – Semiramide Symphony
- Franz Liszt – Concerto No. 2 in A Major for piano and orchestra
- Hector Berlioz – Symphonie fantastique op. 14
Artists
| Orchestra: | Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi Known colloquially as 'La Verdi', Milan's famed symphony orchestra was formed in the early 90s to supplement the city's already‐generous cultural offering. Making its home in Milan's Auditorio, La Verdi features among Europe's most respected and admired symphonic ensembles. Its first Musical Director, Ricardo Chailly, now holds the title of Conductor Laureate, while the Austrian conductor, Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, a fast‐rising star in the orchestral firmament took over the role of Musical Director in 2024, following in the footsteps of several major names in the classical world. La Verdi welcomes a starry roster of soloists and guest conductors over the course of an extensive and varied annual season, and regularly features as guests of honour at important state occasions and international concert engagements. |
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| Conductor: | Emmanuel Tjeknavorian |
| Piano: | Kiron Atom Tellian |
Address
Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo, Largo Gustav Mahler, Milan, Italy — Google Maps
