Elektra Suite & Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
About This Event
At David Geffen Hall the program pairs Elektra Suite with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. The billed lineup names conductor Manfred Honeck and author María Dueñas alongside the Beethoven program. Beethoven’s Violin Concerto occupies a central place in the repertoire, and Honeck — known for his work with major orchestras such as the Pittsburgh Symphony — will lead the performance.
About Elektra Suite(opera)
At David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic places the Elektra Suite alongside Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, led by Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck, with violinist María Dueñas as soloist. The suite distills the opera’s tragic core into orchestral episodes, tracing ritual, obsession, and the hard logic of revenge without the relief of sung narrative. New York has long been a proving ground for such modernist repertory, where European stage works enter concert life as symphonic arguments. Heard next to Beethoven’s poised classicism edging toward Romantic force, Elektra’s language feels like a later century answering back.
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.