Elektra Suite & Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
About This Event
David Geffen Hall presents an evening pairing an Elektra Suite with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. The billed lineup includes conductor Manfred Honeck — noted for his work with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra — alongside the central presence of Ludwig van Beethoven; María Dueñas is also listed on the program. The program juxtaposes late-Romantic orchestral color with Beethoven’s synthesis of Classical form and emerging Romantic expressiveness.
About Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61(concerto)
The Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61, was written by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1806. Its first performance by Franz Clement was unsuccessful and for some decades the work languished in obscurity, until revived in 1844 by the then 12-year-old violinist Joseph Joachim with the orchestra of the London Philharmonic Society conducted by Felix Mendelssohn. Joachim would later claim it to be the "greatest" German violin concerto. Since then it has become one of the best-known and regularly performed violin concertos.
About the Artists
Manfred Honeck
Manfred Honeck is an Austrian conductor known for his work with various orchestras, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and is recognized for his interpretations of classical music.
María Dueñas
María Dueñas is a Spanish author known for her historical fiction novels, including 'The Time in Between' and 'The Vineyard'. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, a monumental figure in the world of classical music, continues to captivate audiences with his timeless compositions, which range from the Classical era's elegance to the Romantic period's emotive depth.