Announcement
Please note: this event has passed.
Discover upcoming events!
Back to programming

The Leningrad Symphony

Show
Date

November 18, 2023

1 performance

Past event

Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes a passionate and exacting dive into Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 to make the piece shine. Written during World War II, the Leningrad symphony instantly became a symbol of hope and solidarity. Nearly a century later, it’s still disquietingly topical.

One of the world’s most renowned soloists, Maria Dueñas performs a jewel from the repertoire that was thought to be lost forever: Halvorsen’s Violin Concerto. The Norwegian composer’s piece was found a few years ago at the University of Toronto.

  • Duration 1 h 51 including a 20-minute intermission
  • Artistes Yannick Nézet-Séguin (chef), Maria Dueñas (violon)

You will also like