Venerated conductor Christoph von Dohnányi conducts the music of two Viennese masters this Sunday, July 21st at 2 pm, in a Philadelphia Orchestra concert from last March at Verizon Hall.
Franz Schubert's beloved "Unfinished" Symphony has taken a rightful place among the standards of the repertoire, even if we may never understand why he abandoned the work after just two enduring movements. And Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 4, "Romantic," was his first great symphonic success, a breathtaking work that inspires audiences every time it's performed.
Composed 52 years apart, the two works are tailor-made for the dense, glorious string sound of The Fabulous Philadelphians.
Christoph von Dohnanyi talks about the works at Intermission with WRTI's Jim Cotter. Also, during Intermission, WRTI's Susan Lewis discusses the importance of the conductor's approach when performing these two works with Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim.
It's Viennese Masters with The Philadelphia Orchestra, this Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. Gregg Whiteside is host and producer.
Detailed Program Notes Here at The Philadelphia Orchestra's Website
PROGRAM:
Schubert: Symphony in B minor ("Unfinished")
INTERMISSION
Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 ("Romantic")
