Martha Argerich, piano
Mischa Maisky, violoncello
Luzerner Sinfonieorchester
Neeme Järvi, conductor
Antonín Dvořák: Scherzo capriccioso in D flat major, op. 66
World Premiere – Rodion Shchedrin: “Romantic Offering”
Double Concerto for piano, violoncello und orchestra
César Franck: Sonate for violoncello and piano in A major
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, op. 70
At one of her rare appearances with orchestra, Martha Argerich, the grande dame of the piano, joined forces with world-famous cellist Mischa Maisky and the fabulous Lucerne Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin – “Romantic Offering”, a double concerto for piano, cello and orchestra dedicated to its very first soloists. The programme was rounded off by late-Romantic masterpieces by César Franck, Antonín Dvořák and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony under the baton of renowned maestro Neeme Järvi.
“I’ve attempted to depict and highlight the most distinctive individual qualities of these two musicians … Romantic Offering should inspire new thoughts and experiences. Music isn’t only the product of experiment. It should move your soul and touch your heart.” Rodion Shchedrin
Bonus: Behind the Scenes of a World Premiere
“… the concert is directed with unobtrusive excellence by Michael Bayer, and presented to the high standard already established by Accentus Music.” – The Classical Review
“… superb little quarter-hour documentary expertly directed by Maria Stodtmeier …” (5 Stars) – BBC Music Magazine
