Lockdown Concert
The »Poème Symphonique« for 100 metronomes by György Ligeti and the 8th Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven.
The Gürzenich Orchestra plays »Poème Symphonique» for 100 metronomes by György Ligeti followed by the 8th Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven under the baton of François-Xavier Roth. Preceding the recording, Gürzenich Kapellmeister François-Xavier Roth introduces concertmaster Natalie Chee, the assistant principal clarinetist Ekkehardt Feldmann and principal timpanist Robert Schäfer.
Kristian Bezuidenhout plays Ludwig van Beethoven's 3rd piano concerto
Kristian Bezuidenhout plays Ludwig van Beethoven's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37, with the Gürzenich Orchestra under the baton of François-Xavier Roth. Recorded on November, 9th, 2020. Preceding the recording, Gürzenich Kapellmeister François-Xavier Roth introduces Kristian Bezuidenhout and double bass principal Johannes Seidl.
Philippe Manoury, »Fanfare for Brass«
Philippe Manoury, who worked closely with the Gürzenich Orchestra for three seasons as »Composer for Cologne«, wrote his »Fanfare for Brass« for the opening of the 3rd subscription concert in November 2020. This world premiere was supported by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation as part of the project »Fanfares for a new Beginning«: every symphony concert in these difficult times starts with such a signal of hope and faith.
The current lockdown prevents us from playing public concerts. To keep in touch with our audience we have recorded our current subscription concert »Singing«:
PHILIPPE MANOURY
»Fanfare für Blechbläser« World Premiere. Comissioned by Gürzenich-Orchester Köln*
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 3 in c minor, op. 37
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 8 F-major op. 93
GYÖRGY LIGETI
»Poème Symphonique« for 100 metronomes
Kristian Bezuidenhout piano
Gürzenich-Orchester Köln
François-Xavier Roth conductor
