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Special Concert - Symphony Concert

Beethoven Klavierkonzert 3

An evening for piano and big questions
© Nancy Horowitz

02/07

Sunday | 02/07/2027
6:00 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal

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About the Concert

Duration: approx. 2 hrs including intermission

Many are familiar with Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," but he was certainly not the only one who was inspired by paintings for his music. Anna Clyne followed suit and created a short, impressive piece based on a series of paintings by the artist Jock McFadyen. Impressive as well is Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, especially the slow movement, which with its stretched tempo almost feels like a slow motion. Time also seems to endlessly stretch in Charles Ives' "Unanswered Question," as the "question" posed by the solo trumpet remains unanswered. The search becomes more urgent, but it remains unsuccessful. On the other hand, Samuel Barber took a rather classical approach to his symphony. Oriented towards late Romantic models, he created a symphony in a single movement that hardly leaves anyone untouched with its emotional depth.

Programme

Anna Clyne
"Masquerade"

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor

Charles E. Ives
"The Unanswered Question"

Samuel Barber
Symphony No. 1

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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