Grafenegg Festival: BRSO, Sir Simon Rattle
About the Event
Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, also known as the "Romantic," beckons us into a world of mystical beauty, encompassing a diverse range of sounds. The symphony begins with the elemental call of the horns in fifths, leading us on a journey filled with stylized birdcalls, chorales, funeral marches, and blaring hunting sounds. These musical elements transport the listener to a hauntingly romantic nocturnal realm, where visions of darkness and mystery abound. Ultimately, the symphony concludes with the triumphant emergence of a new day, symbolized by the symphonic wolves' canyon in the finale. Sir Simon Rattle, bearing the torch of the Bruckner tradition, assumes the role of Chief Conductor of the renowned Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Additionally, Rattle's inaugural concert with the Berliner Philharmoniker introduces the works of British composer Thomas Adès, a prominent figure in contemporary music composition.
Practical Information
For clients who have booked inclusive bus transfer:
Departure Vienna Musikverein, corner Bösendorferstraße/Canovagasse: 165 minutes minutes before the concert begins
Return from Grafenegg: approx. 15 minutes after the end of the concert
Journey time approx. 55 min
