23 February
The symphony orchestra "musicAeterna" together with maestro Teodor Currentzis is preparing to delight residents and guests of St. Petersburg with its performance
The works of Mahler, whom Currentzis became acquainted with back in 2011, when he became the head of the Perm Opera, became a central part of the repertoire of his orchestra and choir. Mahler, an unrivaled humanist composer, repeatedly addressed eternal themes in his works: life and death, war and love, faith and the search for God. The Second Symphony, initially conceived as a separate symphonic poem called "Funeral Funeral", was a response to the death of the composer's close friend and mentor, Gustav von Bülow. Only by 1893-1894 did the final concept of the five-movement masterpiece emerge, which left an indelible mark on the history of world music.
The title of the symphony is inspired by lines from Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's spiritual song "You Will Resurrection", which was performed at Bülow's funeral. Mahler added his own lines to these lines: “Believe, my heart, oh believe: nothing is lost to you…”, which became a magnificent conclusion to his work. Performing this musical canvas is a difficult task even for modern ensembles, but Currentzis and his “musicAeterna” cope with it masterfully. The maestro also repeatedly turned to Mozart’s operas, Bruckner’s symphonies and Respighi’s poems, giving them a new sound.
Mahler’s symphonies performed by Currentzis and his orchestra are real musical magic, requiring the highest skill from the musicians. The “musicAeterna” orchestra is unique in its ability to convey all the shades of joy, sadness, love and hope that are intertwined in every movement of the symphony. Despite its complexity, this piece remains one of the most popular in Mahler's work.
By attending a concert by Teodor Currentzis and "musicAeterna" at the Shostakovich Philharmonic, you will have a unique opportunity to enjoy the depth and beauty of the work of the great Austrian composer, which continues to excite and inspire listeners many years later.
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The musicAeterna Brass group invites you to the concert program “Bach and Jazz”!
On June 17, on the stage of the Perm Philharmonic, the brass orchestra conducted by Pavel Kurdakov will present a unique program that will combine works by Johann Sebastian Bach and elements of jazz.
3 June
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25 May
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10 May
In May, the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory will host concerts by the musicAeterna orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis
On May 17 and 18, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony and Strauss’s Four Last Songs.
10 May
The musicAeterna orchestra will give a concert under the direction of Teodor Currentzis
On May 13, in the capital of Russia, within the walls of the State Academic Chapel, a concert of the musicAeterna orchestra will take place under the direction of the famous maestro and founder of the group, Teodor Currentzis.
9 May
Teodor Currentzis's concert schedule
Teodor Currentzis was born in Greece, and he learned the basics of musical art in his homeland, however, already in 1994 he entered the St. Petersburg State Conservatory under the guidance of the legendary professor Ilya Musin. The teacher himself called
26 April
Announcement of the upcoming concerts of Teodor Currentzis
Teodor Currentzis is one of the most outstanding conductors of our time, a student of the great Ilya Musin, and also one of the most famous performers of works by composers Gustav Mahler and Anton Bruckner.
23 April
In mid-May, Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra will perform at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory!
On May 15, the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory will host a significant event for classical music lovers: a concert by the musicAeterna orchestra under the direction of maestro Teodor Currentzis.
23 April
Concert of the musicAeterna orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis at the State Academic Capella of St. Petersburg
This event will take place on May 13 and 15 and will give listeners a unique opportunity to enjoy the works of great composers.
16 April
Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna: Tchaikovsky and Strauss at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory
Immerse yourself in the world of music with Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra. The Tchaikovsky Conservatory will perform masterpieces by Tchaikovsky and Strauss – a dialogue of eras and cultures that you cannot miss.
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