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The Pastoral is the most beautiful of Beethoven's symphonies, depicting in music a country stroll with birds, brooks and storms. The Australian Chamber Orchestra is internationally acclaimed for its performances of Beethoven symphonies: “Tognetti has given us Beethoven that is alive and hot, fresh and memorable” The Australian.
On his priceless Guarneri del Gesú violin, Richard Tognetti performs the quintessential Romantic violin concerto, full of dazzling technique, lush harmonies and swooning melodies. First, a world premiere by former Estonian rock star Erkki-Sven Tüür.
REPERTOIRE:
TÜÜR New Work (World Premiere)
WIENIAWSKI Violin Concerto No.2
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.6, “Pastoral”
ARTISTS:
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Richard Tognetti Artistic Director and Lead Violin
REVIEWS/QUOTES:
“Fired by fierce energy.” The Australian
“Fresh Beethoven interpretations…full and gutsy but never compromised in flexibility or clarity…Worlds apart from the stodgy style so often heard.” Herald Sun
“This well-known [Beethoven] symphony was not approached by
Richard Tognetti as a museum piece, but as a living vibrant creation
as relevant today as when it was written. After hearing so many
routine performances, Tognetti’s ‘no nonsense, sit up and listen
approach’ came as a revelation…electrifying.” Canberra Times
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