ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien / Gautier Capuçon / Boreyko

Performers:

Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
Gautier Capuçon, violoncello
Andrey Boreyko, conductor

»Die Presse« described the orchestra's last concert under the baton of Shostakovich expert Andrey Boreyko at the Vienna Konzerthaus as an RSO finest hour. While the Eighth was on the program in May 2024, he and the orchestra are now devoting themselves to Shostakovich's 10th Symphony, the first after the end of the Second World War, a work with violently roaring towers of sound and cantilenas that aim into the void. The lower instruments, such as the double basses and cellos, often form the tonal foundation.

The violoncello also plays the leading role in the first part of the concert: Gautier Capuçon is the soloist in the concerto »Les chants de l'aube« by composer and organist Thierry Escaich, which was written for him. »Capuçon's cello really has a very full sound, in a way it sings. Since I received the commission for this piece, which was really inspiring, I heard his cello in its high and low registers and it seemed to respond to the other cellos and the orchestra«, says Escaich. Baroque arias play just as important a role for him as a model as - in the third movement - a dance at dawn (»aube«), which »arises out of nothing and wants to outstrip the orchestra at the end.« The concert opens with Arvo Pärt's »Swansong«, composed in 2013.

program

Arvo Pärt
Swansong (2013)
Thierry Escaich
Les chants de l'aube. Konzert für Violoncello und Orchester Nr. 2 (2023)

Dmitri Schostakowitsch
Symphonie Nr. 10 e-moll op. 93 (1953)

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.
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