An era is about to come to an end for the Berliner Philharmoniker. With this concert at the Waldbühne, Sir Simon Rattle’s tenure as chief conductor of the orchestra ends after 16 years. It is a colourful, sparkling farewell – with works by Gershwin, Fauré, Khachaturian and Respighi. The star guest is Sir Simon’s wife, mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená, who sings excerpts fr…… An era is about to come to an end for the Berliner Philharmoniker. With this concert at the Waldbühne, Sir Simon Rattle’s tenure as chief conductor of the orchestra ends after 16 years. It is a colourful, sparkling farewell – with works by Gershwin, Fauré, Khachaturian and Respighi. The star guest is Sir Simon’s wife, mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená, who sings excerpts from Joseph Canteloube’s charming Chants d’Auvergne.
George Gershwin: Cuban Overture
Gabriel Fauré: Pavane
Joseph Canteloube: Chants d’Auvergne
Aram Chatschaturjan: Gayane Suite (excerpts)
Ottorino Respighi: Pini di Roma
Claudio Monteverdi: Si dolce e il tormento
Edvard Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance. March No.1详情