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Symphony Concert

Symphonie fantastique

Berlioz's masterpiece and Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto
© Nikolaj Lund

03/21

Saturday | 03/21/2026
7:00 pm Start of Concert
Concert introduction with Dr. Michael Kube 1 hour before the concert starts in the hall of the Central Library (1st floor).
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal

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About the Concert

Camille Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto is one of the most versatile works in romantic piano literature. With its unusual structure, it begins like an improvised fantasy before building up to a virtuosic and rhythmically striking finale. Behzod Abduraimov, one of the leading pianists of his generation, interprets the work with technical brilliance and musical depth, bringing out the contrasting moods of this concerto impressively. Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique" is a milestone in program music, narrating in five movements the passionate and increasingly nightmarish vision of a young artist. The multifaceted instrumentation, ranging from lyrical melodies to dark sounds of the "Witches' Sabbath," makes the work an impressive example of romantic sonic art.

Programme

Louise Farrenc
Overture No. 2 in E-flat major

Camille Saint-Saëns
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor

Hector Berlioz
"Symphonie fantastique"

Artists

Anja Bihlmaier
Conductor
Behzod Abduraimov
Piano
Dresdner Philharmonie

Biographies

Anja Bihlmaier

Anja Bihlmaier has been Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra since September 2024 and has appeared regularly at the BBC Proms since 2023. Until 2025, she was Chief Conductor of the Residentie Orkest in The Hague. Her career has also taken her to concert stages and opera pits throughout Europe, as well as to North America, Asia and Australia. Her musical intuition and ability to combine passion with precision have made her one of the leading conductors of her generation.

 

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Behzod Abduraimov

Uzbek-born pianist Behzod Abduraimov captivates audiences with his phenomenal technique and musical sensitivity. In 2025/26, he will make his debut with the New York Philharmonic and the Washington, D.C.-based National Symphony Orchestra, as well as perform in other American cities, in Germany, Italy and Hong Kong. With his critically acclaimed recordings, the Alpha Classics artist is setting new standards for the piano repertoire.

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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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