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Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Zubin Mehta conductor
Amira Abouzahra violin
Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
Richard Strauss
Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero’s Life”), symphonic poem Op. 40
Salvatore Quaranta violin
It was 1970 when Zubin Mehta’s first recording of the Domestic Symphony revealed a lesser-known side of Richard Strauss, who, after the battle-like tones of Ein Heldenleben and the apocalyptic notes of Thus Spoke Zarathustra, decided to indulge in this personal, domestic idyll — one of his most intimate and poetic compositions. Now, more than half a century later, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s Honorary Life Conductor still shows great affection for Strauss’ masterpiece and continues to perform it in new and exciting ways. This time, he is combining it with Beethoven’s only violin concerto performed by Amira Abouzhara, a young prodigy who has already established herself as one of the most important talents of her generation.
Running time:
first part 45’ – interval 20’ – second part 40’
Running time 1h 45’
The Festival’s coach service
A free coach service from Ravenna railway station and back will be provided for the events scheduled at Pala De André with 2 rides: at 7.40 pm and 8.20 pm
