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Symphony Concert

Rachmaninow 3

Russian Romanticism and the "Viola Saga" by Joe Hisaishi
© Julien Mignot

02/27

Saturday | 02/27/2027
7:00 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal

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About the Concert

Joe Hisaishi is a living legend. His soundtracks for the award-winning films of Studio Ghibli make the hearts of not only film fans around the world beat faster. The Japanese composer also has a "classical" side, as he impressively demonstrates with his viola concerto here. The title "Saga" is fitting, as the whole piece feels like a grand narrative without words. Another narrative is Rachmaninov's Third Symphony, which he wrote in America but still sounds very Russian. After the great success of his Second Symphony composed in Dresden, his Third initially remained in its shadow. Listening to it today, it is hard to understand why, as it captivates you right from the start with a mysterious motif...

Programme

Joe Hisaishi
"Viola Saga" for viola and orchestra

Sergei Rachmaninov
Symphony No. 3 in A minor

Artists

Cristian Măcelaru
Conductor
Antoine Tamestit
Viola
Dresdner Philharmonie

Biographies

Cristian Măcelaru

The Romanian-born, US-trained conductor Cristian Măcelaru is, among other roles, Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre National de France, as well as Artistic Director of the George Enescu Festival in Bucharest. He remains associated with the WDR Symphony Orchestra as an Artistic Partner, having served as its Principal Conductor until mid-2025. His artistic mission focuses on education, accessibility and the integration of social issues.

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Antoine Tamestit

Antoine Tamestit is a French violist who brings fresh perspectives to both beloved masterpieces and contemporary works and is deeply committed to keeping the viola repertoire alive. He performs worldwide with renowned orchestras and world-famous chamber music partners such as Yuja Wang, Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax. He has premiered numerous compositions. In addition to his international concert career, he teaches at the Kronberg Academy.

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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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