Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France / Ott / van Zweden

Performers:

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Alice Sara Ott, piano
Jaap van Zweden, conductor

Cheerful and tragic
She was able to express herself earlier with the piano than with speech: Alice Sara Ott began playing the piano at the age of four and won first prize at five. The stage quickly became a place of refuge for her. With the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, with whom she has a close working relationship, she can now be heard in Beethoven's cheerful 1st Piano Concerto in C major. This is contrasted in the second half of the concert by a selection of movements from Prokofiev's suites to the ballet »Romeo and Juliet« based on Shakespeare's tragedy. The colorful and richly orchestrated music to the world's most famous love story oscillates between tender love poetry and dramatic force.

program

Ludwig van Beethoven
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 C-Dur op. 15 (1795–1800)

Sergej Prokofjew
Montagues und Capulets op. 64b/1 (Suite Nr. 2 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Das Mädchen Julia op. 64b/2 (Suite Nr. 2 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Menuett. Ankunft der Gäste op. 64a/4 (Suite Nr. 1 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Masken op. 64a/5 (Suite Nr. 1 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Tanz der Ritter op. 64b/4 (Suite Nr. 2 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Romeo und Julia vor dem Abschied op. 64b/5 (Suite Nr. 2 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Tanz der Antillenmädchen op. 64b/6 (Suite Nr. 2 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Romeo an Julias Grabe op. 64b/7 (Suite Nr. 2 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)
Tybalts Tod op. 64a/7 (Suite Nr. 1 aus »Romeo und Julia«) (1936)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.