10 May 2025
In May, the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory will host concerts by the musicAeterna orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis
The last songs of Richard Strauss are a harmonious combination of poetry and music, which can be considered his musical testament. Strauss began composing at the age of six and ended his creative career at the age of eighty, leaving a significant mark on the world of symphonic, vocal and operatic music. His last works embody the fusion of music and poetic text, expressing his love for the soprano, which always inspired the composer. These songs, written a year before his death, became a kind of epitaph for the master.
In 1948, feeling the approaching sunset of his life, Strauss turned to Joseph von Eichendorff's poem "Im Abendrot" ("In the Evening Glory"), setting it to music. This song was to be the final one in the cycle, which was later called "The Four Last Songs". In the five months following it, he composed Spring, September and Falling Asleep, reflecting the richness of orchestral colours and gentle lyricism that are characteristic of Strauss's style.
In Im Abendrot, Strauss returns to his early melodic poem Tod Und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration), creating a sense of a completed life cycle. A year later, while suffering from a series of heart attacks, he said with surprising calm: "Dying is just as I described in Tod und Verklärung."
Before his death, Strauss expressed the wish that his final work be performed by the renowned soprano Kirsten Flagstad. However, he passed away eight months before the premiere, which took place in London in May 1950. These songs became the apotheosis of the composer's work - a man who lived a rich life and looks at eternity with absolute calm.
Visiting concerts of the musicAeterna orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory will provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the performance of masterpieces of classical music by outstanding contemporary artists.
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25 February
The musicAeterna Orchestra and Teodor Currentzis: an unforgettable evening at the St. Petersburg Philharmonic
Join the musicAeterna Orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis at the legendary St. Petersburg Philharmonic. Discover the magic of classical music on one of Russia's most prestigious stages.
4 February
Teodor Currentzis presents: musicAeterna to perform Kurtág and Brahms at the Conservatory
The Tchaikovsky Conservatory will feature the program "Brahms, Kurtág" performed by Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna choir and orchestra—a concert reflecting on time, memory, and human destiny.
3 February
Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna: "ESPERIA" Program at Zaryadye Concert Hall
Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra at Zaryadye Concert Hall. The "ESPERIA" program promises unforgettable emotions and unique interpretations of world music masterpieces. Don't miss the c
1 February
MusicAeterna Concert: Wagnerian Magic at the Teatro Grande, Brescia
The MusicAeterna Orchestra, under the direction of Teodor Currentzis, will perform Lorin Maazel's suite "Der Ring Ohne Worte."
22 January
odor Currentzis and musicAeterna: Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony in Moscow
Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra. The renowned maestro will perform Mahler's Second Symphony at the Moscow Conservatory.
20 January
Immerse yourself in the world of Wagner: MusicAeterna Concert at The Auditorium
Don't miss Teodor Currentzis and the MusicAeterna Orchestra's unique interpretation of Wagner at The Auditorium. Experience outstanding performances and acoustics in the heart of the city's cultural life.
25 December 2025
Teodor Currentzis: A Conductor Redefining the Boundaries of Classical Music
Teodor Currentzis is one of the most vibrant and controversial figures on the contemporary classical music scene. His concerts are always an event in which music becomes a personal and profound experience.
16 December 2025
MusicAeterna and Teodor Currentzis Concert in Moscow: "Cinderella" Comes to Life at Tchaikovsky Hall
In the center of Moscow, at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, the MusicAeterna orchestra, conducted by Teodor Currentzis, will present a unique interpretation of "Cinderella." Don't miss this exciting event of the season for all classical music lovers.
10 December 2025
Prokofiev's Cinderella Returns: Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna at the Conservatory
Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra are once again presenting Prokofiev's Cinderella. Purchase tickets on our website and immerse yourself in the magical world of music and dance.
3 December 2025
Perm awaits: musicAeterna and Wagner's "Ring Without Words" at the Philharmonic
Don't miss this unique event at the Great Hall of the Perm Philharmonic! The musicAeterna orchestra will perform an instrumental version of Wagner's "Ring of the Nibelung." Immerse yourself in a world of majestic music in the heart of Perm.
Upcoming events
MusicAeterna. Conductor – Teodor Currentzis
Saint Petersburg, The Great Hall of the Shostakovich Philharmonic
Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna "Brahms, Kurtag"
Moscow, Tchaikovsky Conservatory