Grafenegg Festival: Gstaad Festival Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden
About the Event
Anton Bruckner's Seventh Symphony marks a significant turning point in his career, finally realizing the breakthrough he had long sought. This symphony, with its unique and inherently lyrical nature, concludes triumphantly in the radiant key of E major. However, its centerpiece lies in the profound C‐sharp minor Adagio, a deeply moving funeral music that escalates into a grand climax before seamlessly transitioning into a sublime epitaph for the recently deceased Richard Wagner.
In contrast, Felix Mendelssohn's iconic Violin Concerto expresses intense emotions in a more condensed manner. Passion, virtuosity, and melodic beauty permeate this composition, culminating in a jubilant and whimsical finale. Janine Jansen's interpretation of this masterpiece, accompanied by the Gstaad Festival Orchestra led by Jaap van Zweden, ensures that this beloved concerto remains a perennial favorite among audiences.
Practical Information
For clients who have booked inclusive bus transfer:
Departure Vienna Musikverein, corner Bösendorferstraße/Canovagasse: 270 minutes before the concert begins
Return from Grafenegg: approx. 15 minutes after the end of the concert
Journey time approx. 55 min
