Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct
Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23, in A Major, K. 488
Piano Concerto No. 24, in C minor, K. 491

Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, one of the greatest performers of his generation, brings the prestigious Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Mozart Momentum 1785 / 1786 project to Gulbenkian Música. Both pianist and orchestra have dedicated themselves to exploring this short period during which Mozart penned a series of masterpieces that changed the direction of music. Andsnes told Playbill that “something revolutionary happened in 1785 and 1786”. “Mozart began to expand the possibilities of the piano repertoire”, pointing the way to new worlds of sound that had never been heard before.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Matthew Truscott concertmaster & leader

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 20, K. 466
W. A. MOZART Symphony No. 38 (Prague), K. 504
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467

Mozart was always an industrious and innovative composer. But he really upped the ante in the years 1785–86, taking the piano concerto form in particular to new heights. In them, the soloist and the orchestra conduct a dialogue on an equal footing – an approach Beethoven and his successors would later take as their model. Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra now enter into that balanced partnership of equals once again in their joint project »Mozart Momentum 1785/1786«.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Christiane Karg soprano
Matthew Truscott concertmaster & leader

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488
W. A. MOZART Ch’io mi scordi di te?, K. 505
W. A. MOZART Masonic Funeral Music, K. 477
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491

In Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s short, incredibly productive life, the years 1785 and 1786 were among the most fruitful. The piano concertos from that time in particular testify to his unbridled creative spirit. In them, the soloist and the orchestra meet, and conduct a dialogue, as equals. Mozart thereby lifted the genre to new heights, paving the way for Beethoven and his successors. Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra now enter into that balanced partnership of equals once again in their joint project »Mozart Momentum 1785/1786«, and present piano concertos, chamber music and songs from Mozart’s creative frenzy over three evenings.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Christiane Karg soprano

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Klaviertrio B-Dur KV 502
Lied der Freiheit KV 506
Die Zufriedenheit KV 473
Das Veilchen KV 476
Lied zur Gesellenreise KV 468
Der Zauberer KV 472
Klavierquartett Es-Dur KV 493

In Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s short, incredibly productive life, the years 1785 and 1786 were among the most fruitful. The piano concertos from that time in particular testify to his unbridled creative spirit. In them, the soloist and the orchestra meet, and conduct a dialogue, as equals. Mozart thereby lifted the genre to new heights, paving the way for Beethoven and his successors. Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra now enter into that balanced partnership of equals once again in their joint project »Mozart Momentum 1785/1786«, and present piano concertos, chamber music and songs from Mozart’s creative frenzy over three evenings.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Matthew Truscott concertmaster & leader

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488
W. A. MOZART Symphony No. 38 (Prague), K. 504
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491

Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 reunites the MCO with our Artistic Partner Leif Ove Andsnes to look deeply at two of the most creative years in Mozart’s life, through a mix of chamber and orchestral music, plus piano concertos performed with the same intimate agility and self-directed approach that was the hallmark of our celebrated collaboration during the Beethoven Journey (2013–15).

The basis for Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 is the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a landmark work written in 1785 that dramatically reshaped the relationship between soloist and orchestra, paving the way for more dynamic communication, dialogue, interaction, and freedom of exchange – echoing the MCO’s own unique approach.

In this performance at Berlin’s famous Philharmonie, where we recorded the album Mozart Momentum 1785 for Sony Classical, we immerse audiences in the music that followed this landmark work: two dazzling piano concertos with Andsnes from 1786, framing the drama of the Prague symphony led by MCO Concertmaster Matthew Truscott.

The concert will be preceded by Unboxing Mozart, our digital education initiative that brings listeners into to the music, to experience Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 from the inside.

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This performance and the installation of Unboxing Mozart is supported by the Capital Cultural Fund.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Matthew Truscott concertmaster & leader

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 20, K. 466
W. A. MOZART Symphony No. 38 (Prague), K. 504
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467

Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 reunites the MCO with our Artistic Partner Leif Ove Andsnes to look deeply at two of the most creative years in Mozart’s life, through a mix of chamber and orchestral music, plus piano concertos performed with the same intimate agility and self-directed approach that was the hallmark of our celebrated collaboration during the Beethoven Journey (2013–15).

The basis for Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 is the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a landmark work written in 1785 that dramatically reshaped the relationship between soloist and orchestra, paving the way for more dynamic communication, dialogue, interaction, and freedom of exchange – echoing the MCO’s own unique approach.

In this first performance of our residency at Vienna’s Musikverein, in the city that was the cradle of Mozart’s creativity during these years, the MCO and Andsnes take this landmark work, pair it with the concerto that immediately followed, and use the two to frame the drama of the Prague symphony, written the following year, and led by MCO Concertmaster Matthew Truscott.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Christiane Karg soprano
Matthew Truscott concertmaster & leader

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488
W. A. MOZART Ch’io mi scordi di te?, K. 505
W. A. MOZART Masonic Funeral Music, K. 477
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491

Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 reunites the MCO with our Artistic Partner Leif Ove Andsnes to look deeply at two of the most creative years in Mozart’s life, through a mix of chamber and orchestral music, plus piano concertos performed with the same intimate agility and self-directed approach that was the hallmark of our celebrated collaboration during the Beethoven Journey (2013–15).

The basis for Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 is the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a landmark work written in 1785 that dramatically reshaped the relationship between soloist and orchestra, paving the way for more dynamic communication, dialogue, interaction, and freedom of exchange – echoing the MCO’s own unique approach.

For this second concert of our residency at Vienna’s Musikverein, in the city that was the cradle of Mozart’s creativity during these years, we focus on Mozart’s creativity in 1786, with a pair of dazzling piano concertos with Andsnes, the expressive concert aria Ch’io mi scordi di te? with Christiane Karg, plus the drama of the Masonic Funeral Music led by MCO Concertmaster Matthew Truscott.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Christiane Karg soprano
Matthew Truscott violin
Joel Hunter viola
Frank-Michael Guthmann cello

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Trio No. 3, K. 502
W. A. MOZART Lied der Freiheit, K. 506;
Die Zufriedenheit, K. 473; Das Veilchen, K. 476; Gesellenreise, K. 468; Der Zauberer, K. 472
W. A. MOZART Piano Quartet No. 2, K. 493

Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 reunites the MCO with our Artistic Partner Leif Ove Andsnes to look deeply at two of the most creative years in Mozart’s life, through a mix of chamber and orchestral music, plus piano concertos performed with the same intimate agility and self-directed approach that was the hallmark of our celebrated collaboration during the Beethoven Journey (2013–15).

The basis for Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 is the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a landmark work written in 1785 that dramatically reshaped the relationship between soloist and orchestra, paving the way for more dynamic communication, dialogue, interaction, and freedom of exchange – echoing the MCO’s own unique approach.

To conclude our residency at Vienna’s Musikverein, in the city that was the cradle of Mozart’s creativity during these years, we focus on the intimacy of Mozart’s chamber works from the period: expressive songs sung by Christiane Karg, and two pieces that have the piano at their core, interacting with MCO Principals.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Christiane Karg soprano
Matthew Truscott violin
Joel Hunter viola
Frank-Michael Guthmann cello

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Trio No. 3, K. 502
W. A. MOZART Lied der Freiheit, K. 506;
Die Zufriedenheit, K. 473; Das Veilchen, K. 476; Gesellenreise, K. 468; Der Zauberer, K. 472
W. A. MOZART Piano Quartet No. 2, K. 493

Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 reunites the MCO with our Artistic Partner Leif Ove Andsnes to look deeply at two of the most creative years in Mozart’s life, through a mix of chamber and orchestral music, plus piano concertos performed with the same intimate agility and self-directed approach that was the hallmark of our celebrated collaboration during the Beethoven Journey (2013–15).

The basis for Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 is the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a landmark work written in 1785 that dramatically reshaped the relationship between soloist and orchestra, paving the way for more dynamic communication, dialogue, interaction, and freedom of exchange – echoing the MCO’s own unique approach.

To conclude our residency at Vienna’s Musikverein, in the city that was the cradle of Mozart’s creativity during these years, we focus on the intimacy of Mozart’s chamber works from the period: expressive songs sung by Christiane Karg, and two pieces that have the piano at their core, interacting with MCO Principals.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Christiane Karg soprano
Matthew Truscott concertmaster & leader

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488
W. A. MOZART Ch’io mi scordi di te?, K. 505
W. A. MOZART Masonic Funeral Music, K. 477
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491

Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 reunites the MCO with our Artistic Partner Leif Ove Andsnes to look deeply at two of the most creative years in Mozart’s life, through a mix of chamber and orchestral music, plus piano concertos performed with the same intimate agility and self-directed approach that was the hallmark of our celebrated collaboration during the Beethoven Journey (2013–15).

The basis for Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 is the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a landmark work written in 1785 that dramatically reshaped the relationship between soloist and orchestra, paving the way for more dynamic communication, dialogue, interaction, and freedom of exchange – echoing the MCO’s own unique approach.

For this second concert of our residency at Brussels’ Bozar, we focus on Mozart’s creativity in 1786, with a pair of dazzling piano concertos with Andsnes, the expressive concert aria Ch’io mi scordi di te? with Christiane Karg, plus the drama of the Masonic Funeral Music led by MCO Concertmaster Matthew Truscott.

Leif Ove Andsnes, play/direct

Performing with Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Matthew Truscott concertmaster & leader

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 20, K. 466
W. A. MOZART Symphony No. 38 (Prague), K. 504
W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467

Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 reunites the MCO with our Artistic Partner Leif Ove Andsnes to look deeply at two of the most creative years in Mozart’s life, through a mix of chamber and orchestral music, plus piano concertos performed with the same intimate agility and self-directed approach that was the hallmark of our celebrated collaboration during the Beethoven Journey (2013–15).

The basis for Mozart Momentum 1785/1786 is the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a landmark work written in 1785 that dramatically reshaped the relationship between soloist and orchestra, paving the way for more dynamic communication, dialogue, interaction, and freedom of exchange – echoing the MCO’s own unique approach.

For this second concert of our residency at Brussels’ Bozar, we focus on Mozart’s creativity in 1786, with a pair of dazzling piano concertos with Andsnes, the expressive concert aria Ch’io mi scordi di te? with Christiane Karg, plus the drama of the Masonic Funeral Music led by MCO Concertmaster Matthew Truscott.

Performing with
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Robin Ticciati, conductor

Performing
Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor

Programme also includes
Julian Anderson: The Crazed Moon
Gustav Mahler: Sinfonie Nr. 1 D-Dur

Vielseitigkeit und Flexibilität, ein Repertoire, das von der Renaissance bis in die Gegenwart reicht, ungewöhnliche Präsentationsformen und außergewöhnliche Projekte und natürlich Interpretationen auf höchstem musikalischen Niveau: Das Deutsche Symphonie-Orchester Berlin (DSO) ist im nationalen und internationalen Musikleben eine feste Größe. Die Liste seiner Chefdirigenten ist von illustren Namen geprägt wie Ferenc Friscay, Lorin Maazel, Riccardo Chailly. Seit 2017/18 steht der britische Dirigent Robin Ticciati an der Spitze des DSO und sorgt dort für Furore.

Solist dieses Konzerts ist der norwegische Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. Die Presse feiert ihn als „einen Pianisten von meisterhafter Eleganz, Kraft und Einsicht“, als „einen der begabtesten Musiker seiner Generation“. Mit souveräner Technik und spannenden Interpretationen überzeugt er nicht nur auf dem Konzertpodium, er hat sich damit auch zahlreiche internationale Preise erspielt.

Performing with
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Robin Ticciati, conductor

Performing
Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor

Programme also includes
Julian Anderson: The Crazed Moon
Gustav Mahler: Sinfonie Nr. 1 D-Dur

Julian Anderson(*1967 Londen) studeerde o.a. bij Messiaen en Ligeti en heeft al heel wat prestigieuze functies bekleed. Vier jaar was hij hoofd van de afdeling compositie van het Londense Royal College of Music. Daarna was hij drie jaar werkzaam aan Harvard University in de V.S. Tegenwoordig is hij in dienst van de Londense Guildhall School of Music and Drama, als leraar compositie en als ‘composer in residence’. Een functie die hij ook elders uitoefende, in Birmingham, Cleveland en in Londen, voor de beroemde Wigmore Hall.

Voorafgaand aan dit concert wordt in de foyer een inleiding gegeven die u gratis kunt bijwonen, aanvang 19:30u. Meer informatie hierover volgt z.s.m.

Performing with
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Robin Ticciati, conductor

Performing
Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor

Programme also includes
Julian Anderson: The Crazed Moon
Gustav Mahler: Sinfonie Nr. 1 D-Dur

Julian Anderson(*1967 Londen) studeerde o.a. bij Messiaen en Ligeti en heeft al heel wat prestigieuze functies bekleed. Vier jaar was hij hoofd van de afdeling compositie van het Londense Royal College of Music. Daarna was hij drie jaar werkzaam aan Harvard University in de V.S. Tegenwoordig is hij in dienst van de Londense Guildhall School of Music and Drama, als leraar compositie en als ‘composer in residence’. Een functie die hij ook elders uitoefende, in Birmingham, Cleveland en in Londen, voor de beroemde Wigmore Hall.

Voorafgaand aan dit concert wordt in de foyer een inleiding gegeven die u gratis kunt bijwonen, aanvang 19:30u. Meer informatie hierover volgt z.s.m.

Performing with
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Robin Ticciati, conductor

Performing
Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor

Programme also includes
Gustav Mahler: Sinfonie Nr. 1 D-Dur
Sa technique époustouflante et son imagination musicale font du Norvégien Leif Ove Andsnes l’un des pianistes les plus acclamés au monde.

Friand du répertoire romantique, il s’attaque au Concerto pour piano de Schumann, marqué par une écriture impétueuse. Dans la fosse, le Britannique Robin Ticciati, à la tête du magnifique Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, se confronte à la puissance de la première symphonie de Mahler : la « Titan ».