Symphony Concert

Lapwood with Poulenc

British organ virtuoso and a masterpiece by the Dane Carl Nielsen
© Nick Rutter

2/7

Saturday | 2/07/2026
7:00 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal
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About the Concert

Our concert hall organ, the "orchestra in one instrument," is at the center of Francis Poulenc's Organ Concerto - a work full of contrasts. Sometimes deeply serious, almost sacred, then surprisingly playful, Poulenc combines tradition and modernity in a fascinating way. The soloist of the evening, Anna Lapwood, one of the most exciting organists of her generation, impresses with her virtuosity and her ability to engage people with classical music.

The Fifth Symphony of the great Dane Carl Nielsen is considered a jewel of symphonic literature. Premiered in 1922, it is perhaps the boldest creation of the always original composer. Particularly impressive is the "battle" between the orchestra and a rebellious little drum, creating gripping tension. Throughout the symphony, beautiful, soothing passages are heard, abruptly interrupted by stirring "evil" escalations - an exciting rollercoaster of emotions!

Program

Lili Boulanger
"Of a Spring Morning"

Francis Poulenc
Concerto for Organ, Strings, and Timpani

Carl Nielsen
Symphony No. 5

Artists

Nicholas Collon
Conductor
Anna Lapwood
Organ (Palace organist)
Dresdner Philharmonie

Biographies

Nicholas Collon

British conductor Nicholas Collon is recognized for his elegant conducting style, searching musical intellect and inspirational music-making. He has been Chief Conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony since 2021, and he is Founder and Principal Conductor of the Aurora Orchestra which is known for performing without music scores. The 2024/25 season sees his debuts with San Francisco Symphony, Munich Philharmonic, and WDR Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted over 250 contemporary works, including many UK or world premieres.

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Anna Lapwood

Anna Lapwood from Great Britain is the Palace organist for the 2025/26 season. Not only is she an outstanding organist and conductor and a great ambassador for her instrument, but she also presents television and radio shows, is socially engaged in many ways, and, as a natural communicator, reaches an audience of millions with her cross-platform social media presence. Her programmes include traditional organ repertoire as well as symphonic and film music, often in her own transcriptions.

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Dresdner Philharmonie

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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