Concertgebouw Orchestra

“It was Hollywood-like pathos in an evening full of colour: the Concertgebouw Orchestra led by Klaus Mäkelä made pure music … They conjured an evening of colour, starting with a premiere work by former composer in residence Ellen Reid … But the greatest admiration really went to Rachmaninov’s Second symphony. This tad underrated composer wrote great melodies in a warm instrumentation. Here, orchestra and conductor made pure music, driven and inviting. Part of Mäkelä’s secret: he invites the players into something beautiful and true. Rachmaninov’s Hollywood-like pathos was instantly elevated to great art.”

Het Parool, Frederike Berntsen, 14 November 2024


“Chief Conductor Designate, Mäkelä creates mesmerising dynamics, Georgian violinist Batiashvili holds poignant dialogues with the orchestra. Overwhelmingly beautiful.”

* * * * * Volkskrant, Martje Stokkers, 14 November 2024

PROGRAMME:
Ellen Reid: Body Cosmic – world premiere
Sergej Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2
Sergei Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2
Soloist: Lisa Batiashivili