Explained. Experienced! | Do you know Marx? im Wiener Musikverein
Vienna, Wiener Musikverein — Großer Saal
About the Event
Admittedly, Joseph Marx did not have a good reputation among the younger generation at the time. The composer, teacher, critic, and functionary in post‐war Austria, who died in 1964, was considered overly conservative and backward‐looking. Now, there are increasing signs that the time is ripe for a fair assessment, even a rediscovery, of Marx's music. Its quality is based on a personal blend of the Bach‐inspired artistry of Max Reger, the impressionistic values of Claude Debussy, and the harmonious, mystical boldness of Alexander Scriabin. This fascinates Fabien Gabel, among others: together with the musicians and in conversation with Albert Hosp, the chief conductor demonstrates how enchanting the “Symphonic Night Music” sounds. The answer to the question posed in the title can only be: yes!
Program
- Joseph Rupert Rudolf Marx – «Symphonische Nachtmusik»
Artists
| Orchestra: | Tonkünstler‐Orchester Niederösterreich One of Europe's finest orchestras, the TON can trace its musical history back to the days of Mozart and Haydn. Dividing their time between Vienna, where they play in the Musikverein's 'Golden Hall' and Sankt‐Pölten, the orchestra has long been prized by Austrian audiences for its regular Sunday afternoon concerts, and has been the resident orchestra of the Grafenegg Festival since the latter's founding in 2007. The Tonkünstler is renowned for its adaptability — a trait reflected by the variety of world and Austrian premieres it has played, including Schönberg's immense 'Gurrelieder' and was the first Austrian orchestra to establish a division exclusively dedicated to music education.. Yukata Sado has been the orchestra's chief conductor since 2013 but will stand down in 2025, with French conductor Fabien Gabel set to take over from the 25‐26 season. |
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| Conductor: | Fabien Gabel |
| Narrator: | Albert Hosp |
Address
Wiener Musikverein, Bösendorferstraße 12, Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
