RCO: Gatti conducts Beethoven & Brahms

Synopsis

Outstanding German violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann, who has been performing regularly with the RCO since 1990, collaborates once more with Daniele Gatti to great acclaim. Within the lush, energetic melodies of Beethoven’s immensely popular Violin Concerto the solo violinist showcases his artistry. Under Gatti’s guidance, “the coordination between orchestra and soloist is especially fine” (Bachtrack). It is followed by Brahms’ First Symphony. It took Brahms at least 14 years to complete it, as he battled self-doubt, when comparing it to Beethoven’s symphonies. The audience, however, gave the work the highest praise by dubbing it “Beethoven’s Tenth”. Gatti gives the score a reading of high drama, leading the RCO to a most convincing finale. “In an onslaught of inspiration, all musicians climbed to a level you rarely hear … An unforgettable evening!” (Het Parool). PROGRAM: Beethoven: Violin Concerto; Brahms: Symphony No. 1

Additional Info

• No: A865500430000
• Composer: L.v. Beethoven, Johannes Brahms
• Conductor: Daniele Gatti
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
• Artists: Frank Peter Zimmermann
• Production year: 2017
• Run time: 01:38:00
• Producers: RCO, Avrotros and UNITEL
• Format: HDTV 16:9