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Special Concert - Symphony Concert

Beethoven Klavierkonzert 5

Kirill Gerstein with piano works by Britten, Adès, and Beethoven
© Marco Borggreve

01/29

Friday | 01/29/2027
7:00 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal

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About the Concert

Britten's "Young Apollo" opens the concert with radiance and energy, almost rapidly. It serves as a contrast to Beethoven's last piano concerto with its youthfulness and speed. Already deaf, Beethoven could not hear it at its premiere, but the virtuosic cadenzas at the beginning already ingrained themselves in the ears of the audience at the time, which was completely unusual. Beethoven's mature late work also contrasts with the piano concerto by the British composer Thomas Adès. It is partially so difficult that even top pianists describe it as "intimidating," and it presents something manic and driven in contrast to Beethoven's heroic and powerful compositions. Our Artist in Residence, Kirill Gerstein, opens our Beethoven focus on the occasion of his 200th death anniversary with this concert.

Programme

Benjamin Britten
"Young Apollo" for piano, string quartet, and string orchestra

Thomas Adès
Piano Concerto

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major

Artists

Sir Donald Runnicles
Conductor
Kirill Gerstein
Piano
Dresdner Philharmonie

Biographies

Sir Donald Runnicles

Chief Conductor of the Dresdner Philharmonie

Introducing Sir Donald Runnicles! More pictures & videos of our new Chief Conductor can be found here.

Sir Donald Runnicles has been Chief Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic since the start of the 2025/26 season. In his first Dresden season, he will be presenting Strauss's "Elektra" in concert, conducting concerts at the British Festival, and leading the orchestra on a tour of Asia, to name just a few projects. The Scotsman will also remain General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin until mid-2026. He stands for the principle of quality over quantity and has thus established close artistic ties with renowned institutions worldwide, both in the opera pit and on the concert podium.

 

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Kirill Gerstein

Kirill Gerstein is the Artist in Residence of the Dresden Philharmonic during the 2026/27 season. He is one of the most renowned pianists of our time, with a repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary works, but he is also active as a curator, educator and musical director from the piano. His curiosity, imagination and virtuosity make him a sought-after artistic partner for orchestras, musicians, festivals, record labels and media platforms worldwide.

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Dresdner Philharmonie

Top Class!

Top class! That is the claim of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra stands for concerts at the highest artistic level, musical education for all ages and looking beyond the musical horizon. Guest performances on almost every continent and collaborations with guests from all over the world have established the reputation of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra in the international classical music world.  

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