Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Dutch maestro, former Music Director of the New York and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestras
Chen Sa，piano
One of the brightest performers of her generation”—Classic FM
HIGHLIGHT
The composers of the Romantic period are as numerous as stars. This concert samples this era with works by three masters: Richard Wagner, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg highlights nine themes and motives from the eponymous opera representing human characters and creative concepts (ideals, love and spring) and has become a popular concert work. Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini borrows from the violinist-composer’s 24 Caprices. This is not only Rachmaninoff’s last work for piano and orchestra, but also his last work that truly celebrates pianistic virtuosity. Tchaikovsky’s music not only reflects his tragic life, but also epitomizes the pathos of the 19th century and life’s vicissitudes, finding resonance in both performers and listeners.
PROGRAM
Subscription Concert 5
Organizers: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Xinghai Concert Hall
2024.10.13（Sun.）20:00
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Chen Sa, piano
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Richard Wagner
Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43
Introduction: Allegro vivace
Variation I:(Precedente)
Tema: L’istesso tempo
Variation II: L’istesso tempo
Variation III: L’istesso tempo
Variation IV: Più vivo
Variation V: Tempo precedente
Variation VI: L’istesso tempo
Variation VII: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
Variation VIII: Tempo I
Variation IX: L’istesso tempo
Variation X: L’istesso tempo
Variation XI: Moderato
Variation XII: Tempo di minuetto
Variation XIII: Allegro
Variation XIV: L’istesso tempo
Variation XV: Più vivo scherzando
Variation XVI: Allegretto
Variation XVII: Allegretto
Variation XVIII: Andante cantabile
Variation XIX: L’istesso tempo
Variation XX: Un poco più vivo
Variation XXI: Un poco più vivo
Variation XXII: Un poco più vivo
Variation XXIII: L’istesso tempo
Variation XXIV: A tempo un poco meno mosso
Chen Sa, piano
—— Intermission ——
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64
1.Andante – Allegro con anima
2.Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza
3.Valse: Allegro moderato
4.Finale: Andante maestoso – Allegro vivace
