Foto: (c) Kaupo Kikkas Kristiina Poska conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Amsterdam, Concertgebouw — Main Hall
About the Event
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary celebration of classical music with Beethoven’s masterpieces at the iconic Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
Delve into the depths of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony under the expert baton of Kristiina Poska, who leads her Flanders Symphony Orchestra—currently recording the Beethoven symphonies. The performance also features the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, hailing from Poska’s homeland.
Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Chorfantasie in f minor
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125
Artists
| Choir: | Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir |
|---|---|
| Conductor: | Kristiina Poska |
| Piano: | Lukas Geniušas |
| Orchestra: | Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen |
| Soprano: | Ilse Eerens |
| Mezzo-soprano: | Annely Peebo |
| Tenor: | Benjamin Hulett |
| Bass: | Andreas Wolf |
Concertgebouw
The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam was built as a result of a public campaign aimed at financing a new Philharmonic hall. A grand Neoclassical concert hall topped with a symbolic Apollo´s lyre, it opened in 1888. In the late 20th century the Concertgebouw was renovated in order to improve the acoustics and add more space for visitors. The magnificent organ, after almost a century of service, was also restored and modernised. The Concertgebouw hosts around 600 concerts every year, ranging from big symphonic performances to jazz and pop concerts. Conveniently located at the beautiful Museumplein (Museum Square) with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh museum right next to it, everyone will find something to their taste in one of the finest concert halls in the world!
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist and composer of the late 18th century. He is well known as the most influential composers of all time as well as crucial figure to the Classical music scene. In fact, he demonstrated his musical talent at an early age, taking lessons from his father and composer/conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. Later, he moved to Vienna where he gained the reputation of a virtuoso pianist by composing his popular masterpieces. He created his most admired works in his last 15 years of life, all the while being almost completely deaf.
Address
Concertgebouw, Concertgebouwplein, 10, Amsterdam, Netherlands — Google Maps
