Huang Yi, conductor
GSO Music Director
Chen Qing, oboe
GSO President and oboe virtuoso who has performed many Chinese premieres featuring the solo instrument
Julian Rachlin，Violin
One of Europe’s most popular violin virtuosos who has performed with numerous internationally renowned orchestras, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Sarah McElravy, viola
Renowned violinist and violist from Canada
Thomas Bauer, baritone
“[He comes with] an unusually precise diction, emotional intensity and rare beauty in his baritonal sound.”— Opernglas
HIGHLIGHT
Often called “the Beethoven of our time,” Penderecki was a prolific composer throughout his life. He also left an indelible mark on the GSO’s history and development. This concert features three of his works: the Adagietto arranged for English horn and string orchestra from Paradise Lost, which the composer referred to as a “sacred representation” rather than an opera; his Double Concerto for Violin, Viola and Orchestra and his Symphony No.6 (Chinese Poems), a co-commission by the GSO and Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. Penderecki was inspired by Chinese traditional culture, setting classic German translations of ancient Chinese poems.
PROGRAM
2036th concert since the GSO’s inaugural “Music Season” in May 1998
Subscription Concert 6
In memoriam: Krzysztof Penderecki at 90
Organizers: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Xinghai Concert Hall
2023.11.26（Sun.）20:00
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Huang Yi, conductor
Chen Qing, English horn
Julian Rachlin, violin
Sarah McElravy, viola
Thomas Bauer, baritone
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Krzysztof Penderecki
Adagietto from Paradise Lost (English horn and String Orchestra Version)
Chen Qing, English horn
Krzysztof Penderecki
Double Concerto for Violin, Viola and Orchestra
Julian Rachlin, violin
Sarah McElravy, viola
Krzysztof Penderecki
Symphony No.6 (Chinese Poems) for baritone and orchestra
(Co-commissioned by the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra and Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra)
1.Die geheimnisvolle Flöte
2.In der Fremde
3.Auf dem Flusse
4.Die wilden Schwäne
5.Verzweiflung
6.Mondnacht
7.Nächtliches Bild
8.Das Flötenlied des Herbstes
Thomas Bauer, baritone
Approx 1 hour no interval.
