Thursday 14 January 2027

Gewandhausorchester & Ivan Repušić

Musical works of Modest Mussorgski, Peter Tschaikowski, Béla Bartók
Großer Saal ·Leipzig ·14 Jan 2027, 19:30
Programme
  • Modest MussorgskiEine Nacht auf dem kahlen Berge (Bearbeitung von Nikolai Rimski-Korsakow)
  • Peter Tschaikowski1. Konzert für Klavier und Orchester b-Moll op. 23
  • Béla BartókKonzert für Orchester Sz 116
About
Modest Mussorgski's 'Johannisnacht auf dem Kahlen Berge' and Tchaikovsky's 1st Piano Concerto both faced initial rejection but later found success. Mussorgski's work, dedicated to Rimski-Korsakow, was reworked by him, while Tchaikovsky's concerto, initially criticized by Rubinstein, was championed by Bülow. Both pieces showcase vivid storytelling and emotional depth, with Tchaikovsky's work gaining popularity through its folk-inspired themes and performances in the US and Europe.
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