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Andris Nelsons’ inaugural concert in Leipzig: Mendelssohn, Berg, Schleiermacher

A new era in Leipzig has just begun: Andris Nelsons started his tenure as the 21st Gewandhaus conductor. The inaugural concert combined the world premiere of Relief, a new piece by composer Steffen Schleiermacher, with one of the most important premieres in the history of the orchestra. In March 1842, the Gewandhausorchester performed the famous Scottish Symphony by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy under the direction of the composer himself for the first time.

In choosing this repertoire, Andris Nelsons pays tribute to the grand history of the city of Leipzig and its Gewandhausorchester. Alban Berg’s violin concerto, performed by Latvian Baiba Skride, works as a link between the decades. After Andris Nelsons’ first concert as the 21st Gewandhaus Kapellmeister, the Financial Times states: “the new partnership brims with artistic promise.”

Works: Steffen Schleiermacher - Relief for Orchestra
Alban Berg - Violin Concerto “To the memory of an angel”
Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 in A minor, op. 56, “Scottish
Venue: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig
Directed by: Ute Feudel
A production of: Accentus Music
In co-production with: MDR
In association with: Mezzo, Arte
Duration: 92:57 minutes
Format: Full HD 16:9
Sound: Stereo
Year: 2018
Photo credit: Gert Mothes
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