Belgian National Orchestra
‘Christian Tetzlaff & Beethoven’
Past event
Cancelled
Postponed
11 June'21
- 18:30
A sky full of violins
Four soft tympani beats open Beethoven’s only Violin Concerto. According to some, the recurring tympani motif in the first movement reflects the euphoric mood that prevailed during the French Revolution. Great change was imminent and anything seemed possible. The premiere of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto was only a moderate success, as the score was completed far too late and the soloist was forced to sight-read during the concert. Years after Beethoven’s death, however, the Violin Concerto was picked up again by Mendelssohn and began a triumphal march along the European concert halls.
Belgian National Orchestra
Hugh Wolff
conductor
Christian Tetzlaff
violin
Programme
Jessie Montgomery
Starburst
Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto, op. 61
Practical information
Dates
Location
Henry Le Boeuf Hall
Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELSCo-production