Young Euro Classic 2023: Orchestre Français des Jeunes

About the Event

In this highly‐anticipated concert, hear the mellifluous sounds of classical music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maurice Ravel and Karl Amadeus Hartmann at Berlin's treasured and world‐renowned Konzerthaus.

The Orchestre Français des Jeunes, known as the National French Youth Orchestra, is a renowned ensemble that needs no introduction. With its esteemed conductor Dennis Russell Davies, it has graced the stage of Young Euro Classic multiple times, consistently delivering captivating performances and vibrant programs. This year's festival finale promises to be exceptional with a French‐German‐Russian repertoire. The concert begins with a tribute to the underappreciated composer Karl Amadeus Hartmann, whose symphonic works captivated audiences in the 1950s. The contrasting voice of Pyotr Tchaikovsky follows, with his deeply personal and widely acclaimed Fourth Symphony. Lastly, Maurice Ravel's G major Piano Concerto, a brilliant and poetic composition, will be brought to life by the exceptional pianist Alexandre Tharaud, a compatriot of the National French Youth Orchestra. Prepare to be enchanted by this extraordinary collaboration of talent and artistry.