Hamburg Symphony
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
7:30 PM
Jeffrey Tate, Conductor
Vaughan Williams: The Wasps Overture
Brahms: Violin Concerto, Op. 77, in D Major, Guy Braunstein, Violinist
Dvorak: Symphony No. 7, Op. 70, in D Minor
Founded in 1957, the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra is a highly recognized and greatly respected component of Europe's cultural life.
The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra has the privilege of being the only orchestra with its residence in the Hamburg Music Hall. The orchestra has worked with conductors such as Charles Mackerras, Christian Thielemann, Peter Ruzicka, Horst Stein, Ralf Weikert and Sebastian Weigle. Some of the world’s finest soloists, such as Christian Tetzlaff, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Edita Gruberova, Placido Domingo and Grace Bumbry, have made guest appearances with the orchestra over the last years. The Orchestra has gained a sound international reputation on numerous tours to countries including Great Britain, Italy, France, Spain, Scandinavia, Poland and Turkey.
Recordings have appeared on Dabringshaus und Grimm, edel classics and Deutsche Grammophon (Deutscher Schallplattenpreis ECHO Klassik).
USNA warmly welcomes the Hamburg Symphony!
“From the warmth of the first horn chords and the airy lightness of the violins in the first movement, to the grandeur of the finale, the Hamburg’s performance was all one hoped for. There were moments when sections or individuals shone... when the orchestra itself seemed to dance."
—Newsday
“The Orchestra played with intense dedication, a suave style and a string tone so sumptuous that it was like silk.”
—The Post and Courier
“It was a satisfying end to an enjoyable afternoon, and this performance, which was vigorously applauded… the Hamburg Symphony is an ensemble worth watching.”
—Orlando Sentinel