Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Joana Mallwitz: Short concert in the early evening

About the Event

In this highly‐anticipated concert, hear the mellifluous sounds of classical music by Antonín Dvořák, Edvard Grieg and Zoltán Kodály at Berlin's treasured and world‐renowned Konzerthaus.

Short and sweet — the new short concerts. Starting at 6:30 pm, without intermission. For those who want a dose of culture right after the workday, without scheduling the evening.

In the tribute event 'Homage to Elisabeth Leonskaja,' the Konzerthausorchester, under the leadership of principal conductor Joana Mallwitz, will showcase music from Bohemia, Norway, and Hungary. Notably, Edvard Grieg once found it challenging to declare his work complete, often remarking, 'I'll leave it like this — finished and good!' This sentiment is evident in his singular piano concerto, which he painstakingly refined even after its public debut. Crafted in 1868 during a Danish sojourn with his bride Nina, Grieg's inspiration was another influential figure: the renowned pianist Clara Schumann. He had been deeply moved by her rendition of her husband Robert's A minor Piano Concerto during his student days in Leipzig, and this admiration shines through his composition. The celebrated Elisabeth Leonskaja will be the Grieg soloist for this event. The musical evening will be punctuated with Antonín Dvořák's folklore‐inspired 'Midday Witch' and Zoltán Kodály's vibrant and richly‐arranged 'Dances from Galánta.'