Philippe Jordan: Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

About the Event

Philippe Jordan, the Music Director of the Vienna State Opera, will be conducting the esteemed Santa Cecilia orchestra in a captivating performance that showcases two magnificent works of the classical repertoire. The concert commences with the haunting and mesmerizing Adagio from Mahler's Tenth Symphony, the only movement completed before the composer's untimely demise. This piece offers a glimpse into Mahler's pioneering timbral and harmonic experimentation, evoking a sense of introspection and yearning.

Moving forward, the second part of the concert features Brahms's monumental German Requiem, a choral work that premiered in 1868 and solidified Brahms's reputation as a masterful composer. Divided into seven movements, the Requiem masterfully integrates selected texts from both the Old and New Testament, carefully chosen by Brahms himself. In contrast to conventional requiems, Brahms's composition focuses on the human condition, offering solace and embracing the inevitable fate of humanity, rather than fixating solely on the afterlife.

Notably, the concert also boasts the exceptional talents of renowned soprano Louise Alder and celebrated baritone Gerald Finley, who will captivate the audience with their exquisite vocal artistry. Together, under the masterful baton of Philippe Jordan, the Santa Cecilia orchestra, soloists, and these magnificent works will create an unforgettable evening that explores the depths of human emotion and resilience through music.