Symphony Concert

Stravinsky Firebird

A concert around the fire and a magical fairy tale

6/7

Saturday | 6/07/2025
7:30 pm Start of Concert
07.06.: Concert introduction with Tom Adler 1 hour before the concert starts in the hall of the Central Library (1st floor)
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal
59 | 49 | 42 | 36 | 27 | 20 €
9 € for Schüler unter 18J.
29 € for Junge Leute u. 30J.
29 € for Schwerbehindert ab GdB80
29 € for Dresden-Pass

About the Concert

With a large orchestra, one can tell whole stories. And one of the greatest musical storytellers was undoubtedly Igor Stravinsky. The sounds and rhythms he conjured up caused scandals more than 100 years ago, but today they inspire us to create grand images like in the cinema. This is also the case with the tale of the "Firebird" with all its sophisticated colors and instruments: eerie and dark sounds for the immortal sorcerer Kastchei, bright colors for the Firebird, and folkloric music for the prince and princess. Unusual orchestral instruments like tambourine and xylophone are also included. JUN 7: Concert as part of the Dresden Music Festival Please note: There will only be a concert introduction on 07.06.

Program

Akira Ifukube
Salome - Dance of the Seven Veils (1948/87)

Tan Dun
“Fire Ritual” for Violin and Orchestra

Igor Stravinsky
“The Firebird” Suite (1945)

Artists

Kahchun Wong
Conductor
Josef Špaček
Violin
Dresdner Philharmonie

Biographies

Kahchun Wong

First Guest Conductor

Kahchun Wong has been Principal Conductor of the Hallé in Manchester since 2024/25, he also holds the same position with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and is Principal Guest Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic. The Singapore-born conductor is internationally acclaimed for his electrifying stage presence and his thoughtful exploration of Eastern and Western artistic legacies. Winning the 2016 Mahler Competition opened the doors to the top international orchestras for him.

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Josef Špaček

Praised for his remarkable range of colours, his confident and concentrated stagepresence, his virtuosity and technical poise as well as the beauty of his tone, Josef Špaček has gradually emerged as one of the leading violinists of his generation. His performances of a wide range of repertoire demonstrate his 'astonishing articulation and athleticism' (The Scotsman) and 'a richness and piquancy of timbre' (The Telegraph).

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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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