Mitsuko Uchida and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra
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Wed 7 Feb ’2420:15Grote Zaal
Toprang normal € 91 up and till 30 years € 10 cjp € 10 Rang 1 normal € 78 up and till 30 years € 10 cjp € 10 Rang 2 normal € 67 up and till 30 years € 10 cjp € 10 Rang 3 normal € 48 up and till 30 years € 10 cjp € 10
They are in fact some kind of mini operas, in which the soloist and orchestra play the leading parts. Throughout sing-song melodies, rising tensions, and cascading releases, the two react to each other. In the case of the piano concerto no. 17, the inspiration is clear: the melody in the last movement was supposedly sung by Mozart’s pet starling.
Conducting from behind the grand piano while playing has always had a magical touch: the orchestra and soloist truly become one. Of course, this double role is also very demanding for the soloist-cum-conductor. Legendary pianist Mitsuko Uchida is renowned for her Mozart interpretations.
programme
Mozart Piano concerto no. 17 | Widmann Choralquartett (version for chamber orchestra) | Mozart Piano concerto no. 22
credits
Mahler Chamber Orchestra | Mitsuko Uchida piano, musical direction