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abgeFRACKt: Beethoven Klangstürme

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02/06

Saturday | 02/06/2027
7:30 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal

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from 34 | 25 | 14 €
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from 10 € for students and under 18 | young people under 30.
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About the Concert

Duration: approx. 1 hr without intermission

Beethoven's third piano concerto is more serious and charged with tension than many works of his time – even the dark key of C minor suggests this. The piano and orchestra engage with each other here less politely than in a spirited discussion, sometimes closely intertwined, sometimes clearly at odds. At the premiere, Beethoven himself played the solo part, although parts were not yet fully notated – he simply improvised. The slow second movement feels like a brief pause, almost detached from the rest of the proceedings. In the finale, the energy returns, yet the underlying tension remains palpable. Thus, the concerto stands at the threshold between classical form and very personal expression.<br><br>At our abgeFRACKt concerts, things are a bit different: The orchestra does not wear tails on stage. No one has to fear clapping at the wrong moment.<br>Anyone who wants to learn more about the music can download the free Wolfgang app onto their smartphone and receive live explanations of the work during the concert. Afterwards, we invite everyone to stay and enjoy the abgeFRACKt cocktail (also non-alcoholic), the house lemonade, a glass of wine or beer in the café "Tutti", to relax and chat with musicians from the orchestra.

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor

Artists

Marin Alsop
Conductor
Kirill Gerstein
Piano
Dresdner Philharmonie

Biographies

Marin Alsop

Marin Alsop is one of the foremost conductors of our time and a powerful and inspiring voice. She is the first woman to serve as the head of major orchestras in the United States, South America, Austria, and Great Britain. A “formidable musician and a powerful communicator,” and a “conductor with a vision” (New York Times), Alsop is internationally recognized for her innovative approach to programming and audience development, for her deep commitment to education, and for championing the importance of music in the world. She is also the first and only female conductor to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.

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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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