Wen-Pin Chien, Viviane Hagner & NSO

Among the works of 20th-century British composer Britten, "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" is particularly notable. The piece is based on themes from Purcell's 17th-century opera "The Indian Queen," making it both educational and engaging. The opening of the "Violin Concerto" evokes Beethoven's similar works, while the final movement uses material from the 17th-century "Passacaglia," demonstrating a sophisticated approach that pays homage to the past. Korean-German violinist Haggen, who has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and the New