"Paying tribute to years of melodious symphony": Bremen Philharmonic commences its 200th concert series on the 22nd and 23rd of September
The Bremen Philharmonic is set to commence its 200th season with a captivating performance of two iconic works – Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9 in D minor and Richard Strauss's "Four Last Songs". The performances will take place at Konzerthaus Glocke, Bremen, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM and Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
Bruckner's ninth symphony, though incomplete, is considered a monumental sound document. The Philharmonic will perform this masterpiece, which was premiered in Vienna on February 11, 1903. Bruckner dedicated his ninth symphony to "the Majesty of all Majesties, the dear God". The performance is described as solemnly and mysteriously. The Scherzo of the symphony is lively and fast, with a quick Trio, while the Adagio is slow and solemn.
The Bremen Philharmonic will open its 200th season with Beethoven's "King Stephen Overture", a patriotic work composed in 1811 for the inauguration ceremony of Palatine Stephen, the regent of Hungary. The overture, in the key of E-flat, is often associated with heroic, pathetic, and majestic sounds.
The performances will also feature the melancholic "Four Last Songs" by Richard Strauss. These songs, characterized by themes of change, transitions, and transience, include Spring, September, Going to Sleep, and In the Evening. The premiere of these songs took place in London on May 22, 1950.
The connection between Beethoven's "King Stephen Overture" and Bruckner's ninth symphony is not direct, but both works reflect Beethoven’s evolving style and larger humanistic concerns. The overture predates the ninth symphony by over a decade and serves a different ceremonial purpose.
Sarah-Jane Brandon, a soprano known for her performances at the Theater Bremen, will be a guest performer with the orchestra.
Tickets for the performances can be purchased online at www.bremerphilharmoniker.de, www.glocke.de, www.nordwest-ticket.de, and www.eventim.de, as well as at their advance sales outlets and at the box office. Don't miss this opportunity to witness these magnificent works performed by the Bremen Philharmonic.
The Bremen Philharmonic's 200th season opener includes an assortment of compelling entertainment, such as the captivating 'Four Last Songs' by Richard Strauss, where themes of change and transience resonate. Furthermore, the symphony performance by Bruckner, with its melancholic undertones, exemplifies a monumental musical piece, woven with elements of solemnity and mystery.
