Christoph Eschenbach, Conductor
Once an outstanding German piano virtuoso, now also an outstanding conducting maestro
Diyang Mei, viola
Principal Viola of the Berlin Philharmonic, the first Chinese musician to join this world-renowned orchestra
HIGHLIGHT
Composer Alfred Schnittke’s music reflects the complexity, confusion and discord of the second half of the last century. His Viola Concerto, completed in 1985, encapsulates that pathos through the conflict between viola and orchestra, the stark contrast between fluid melodies and dissonance that ends in an elegiac finale. Tchaikovsky’s life also mirrored the tragedy that was the 19th century: his Symphony No.5 reflects the many struggles inherent in life. Listeners from different backgrounds and with different life experiences will find their own resonance in this work.
PROGRAM
2076th concert since the GSO’s inaugural “Music Season” in May 1998
Subscription Concert 14
Organizers: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Xinghai Concert Hall
2024.5.15（Wed.）20:00
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Mei Diyang, viola
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Alfred Schnittke
Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
1.Largo
2.Allegro molto
3.Largo
Mei Diyang, viola
—— Intermission ——
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64
1.Andante
2.Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza
3.Valse: Allegro moderato
4.Finale: Andante maestoso
Approx 1 hr and 45mins incl 20 mins interval.
