Since its kick off in October, the NCPA “Pure Classical” 2019 has left unforgettable memories for music enthusiasts in Beijing with maestros and renowned orchestras from all over the world. In November, the NCPA “Pure Classical” 2019 will continue the classical music feast with a variety of musical forms, including symphony, solo,opera and concert. Bamberger Symphoniker, NDR Radiophilharmonie, Mariinsky Orchestra will shine on the stage successively; As top performers, Siqing Lu, Pletnev and YUNDI will present the fascination of recitals.
Bamberger Symphoniker
Conductor Jakub Hrůša
Violinist Vilde Frang
On November 1
st, Bamberger Symphoniker will interpret compositions by Beethoven, Bruch and Dvorak under the baton of Jakub Hrůša. With a style “rich in expression, fervent on emotion, and full of intense power and energy”, he wins high praise from the media. Meanwhile, the multi awards winner, violinist Vilde Frang, will make an eventful appearance at the concert with Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, her featured work during Music Seasons 2019-2020.
Music Director Andrew Manze
Clarinettist Martin Fröst
On November 24
th, the NDR Radiophilharmonie will once again step onto the NCPA stage under the leadership of Music Director Andrew Manze. This time, they will join hands with clarinettist Martin Fröst to render works by Beethoven and Mozart. The clarinettist will present Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major, and the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s
Overture to Fidelio and Symphony No. 5 in C Minor
“Fate” under the baton of Andrew Manze.
Mariinsky Orchestra
Art Director Valery Gergiev
As an unquestionable authority of Russian music interpreting, Mariinsky Orchestra will meet with Beijing audiences under Art Director Valery Gergiev’s leadership. On November 25
th, classics by Rimsky Korsakov will be presented. It’s Gergiev’s seventh visit at the NCPA to present the richness and magnificence of Russian music in the form of collection. On the next day, the concert version of
Parsifal will be presented with a 5-hour duration. On October 27
th, Gergiev will extend his music world to France. The audience will be led into the exquisite and stunning world of French music by Berlioz’s
Symphonie fantastique and
Les Troyens.
Maestro Pletnev
In addition to the grand symphonies, pianists and violinists will provide audience marvelous aesthetic experiences by their remarkable charm. On November 5
th, legendary maestro Pletnev will kick off a spiritual communication with musical giants across time and space by Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 4 and No. 10, and Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 31 and No. 32.
Violinist Siqing Lu
On the concert of November 23
th, Paganini’s
Cantabile will be vivified by Siqing Lu’s performance. The concert will also contain works by Beethoven and Brahms, and Violin Concerto
The Butterfly Lovers, a music piece most loved by Chinese people.
Pianist YUNDI
On the recital of December 1
st, YUNDI will present melodic chapters of romanticism created by Chopin, Schubert and Rachmaninov.