5. Philharmonisches Konzert: Jubelklänge

In the organizer's words:

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Concerto for violin and orchestra in B minor op. 61

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major op. 55 "Eroica"

Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra
Marko Letonja (conductor)
Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin)

The legendary violinist of the century Fritz Kreisler was certain: Edward Elgar was THE composer of his time, he even put him on a par with Beethoven and Brahms: "If you want to know who I consider to be the most important living composer, I say without hesitation: Elgar. Elgar will surpass them all." The 5th Philharmonic Concerto now allows a direct comparison: Elgar's voluminous violin concerto against Beethoven's dramatic "Eroica", romantic pathos against classical heroism. Whatever the outcome of the comparison, the winners are already clear: the music - and the audience. Because the Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra and its General Music Director Marko Letonja have violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann as their guest. His international career is unparalleled. For such a colossal jewel as Elgar's Violin Concerto, a violinist heavyweight like Zimmermann is just the man for the job - and a very welcome star guest to congratulate him on his 200th season.

On both concert days, the concert introduction will take place 30 minutes before the concert begins in the Great Hall.

The evening program booklet is available for download and will be available free of charge in printed form at the concert. We would like to thank Sparkasse Bremen for making this possible.

Price information:

Persons up to and including 27 years of age receive discounted tickets at €9.50 per seat.