Palau de la Musica: Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’
Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana — Concert Hall
About the Event
Experience the enchanting melodies of classical music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Alberto Ginastera, and Arturo Marquez in Vienna's esteemed Palau de la Música Catalana. Conclude our season with highly‐anticipated debuts featuring pianist Olga Kern, a prominent artist performing Beethoven's magnificent "Emperor" Concerto. Following this, delight in the vibrant orchestral music from the Americas conducted by the esteemed Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5, op. 73 ‘Emperor’
- Alberto Ginastera – Variaciones concertantes, op. 23
- Arturo Marquez – Danzón N° 2
Artists
| Soloist, Piano: | Olga Kern |
|---|---|
| Orchestra: | Franz Schubert Filharmonia |
| Conductor: | Carlos Miguel Prieto |
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.
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a dazzling building situated in the northern part of Barcelona's Old Town. An architectural jewel of the Catalan Art Nouveau style, built between 1905 and 1908, its rich interior displays the work of the region's artisans in the form of stained-glass windows, ceramics, sculptures, paintings and blacksmithing. The extensive use of glass in the construction of the venue creates stunningly radiant interiors. The dusty red facade of the Palau is decorated with busts of great composers including Bach, Beethoven and Wagner, and colorful mosaics in floral patterns. The centre of the Palau is the magnificent concert hall, entirely lit by natural sunlight due to the extraordinary skylight in the centre of the richly ornate ceiling, which is popular for symphonic and chamber music. According to Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the architect who designed the Palau, the aim was to create a “garden for music” – an objective he definitely managed to achieve.
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
Palau de la Música Catalana, c/ Palau de la Música, 4‐6, Barcelona, Spain — Google Maps
