THE THIRD PHILHARMONIC RENDEZVOUS FOR LOVERS
25/01/17
Alexander Vedernikov, who was the Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Bolshoi Theatre until recently, will direct the third philharmonic rendezvous For Lovers, on Friday, 27 January (Kolarac, 8pm). He will present Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet music Cinderella, as well as the brilliant overture to Verdi’s opera La forza del destino. The romantic topic of the programme will be complemented by pianist Lise de la Salle, with her performance of Chopin’s Piano concerto No. 2.
Alexander Vedernikov’s international reputation has gone from strength to strength over the past decade, which has put him in high demand as a guest conductor. Currently Chief Conductor of the Odense Symphony Orchestra in Denmark, Alexander will make his debut with our orchestra on Friday:
“I am delighted about the collaboration with the Belgrade Philharmonic, which is an excellent orchestra. The pieces we will perform are among the most beautiful examples of music literature with the topic of love. Whether it is touching, contented, sad or tragic — love is an eternal inspiration that inspires us all”, said conductor Vedernikov.
The overture to this concert rendezvous tells the love story between the main characters of Verdi’s opera La forza del Destino – Don Alvaro and Donna Leonora, which ends in a tragedy. On the other hand, Prokofiev’s Cinderella, the composer’s most melodious piece, makes us believe in fairy tale happy endings again. Between the two love stories with different epilogues, we will hear one of the most romantic pieces for piano and orchestra – Chopin’s Piano concerto in F, performed by French pianist Lise de la Salle. This virtuosic concerto, which has been impressing both listeners and performers for generations, will demonstrate the masterful, brilliant piano technique of the young artist.
For Lovers is one of the most popular series in the Belgrade Philharmonic’s season. The topic of love, seen from various perspectives and angles, takes credit for some of the most beautiful pieces of music as a result of this inspiration. The next rendezvous is scheduled for 10 March, under the baton of Adrian Prabava.
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25/01/17
Alexander Vedernikov, who was the Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Bolshoi Theatre until recently, will direct the third philharmonic rendezvous For Lovers, on Friday, 27 January (Kolarac, 8pm). He will present Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet music Cinderella, as well as the brilliant overture to Verdi’s opera La forza del destino. The romantic topic of the programme will be complemented by pianist Lise de la Salle, with her performance of Chopin’s Piano concerto No. 2.
Alexander Vedernikov’s international reputation has gone from strength to strength over the past decade, which has put him in high demand as a guest conductor. Currently Chief Conductor of the Odense Symphony Orchestra in Denmark, Alexander will make his debut with our orchestra on Friday:
“I am delighted about the collaboration with the Belgrade Philharmonic, which is an excellent orchestra. The pieces we will perform are among the most beautiful examples of music literature with the topic of love. Whether it is touching, contented, sad or tragic — love is an eternal inspiration that inspires us all”, said conductor Vedernikov.
The overture to this concert rendezvous tells the love story between the main characters of Verdi’s opera La forza del Destino – Don Alvaro and Donna Leonora, which ends in a tragedy. On the other hand, Prokofiev’s Cinderella, the composer’s most melodious piece, makes us believe in fairy tale happy endings again. Between the two love stories with different epilogues, we will hear one of the most romantic pieces for piano and orchestra – Chopin’s Piano concerto in F, performed by French pianist Lise de la Salle. This virtuosic concerto, which has been impressing both listeners and performers for generations, will demonstrate the masterful, brilliant piano technique of the young artist.
For Lovers is one of the most popular series in the Belgrade Philharmonic’s season. The topic of love, seen from various perspectives and angles, takes credit for some of the most beautiful pieces of music as a result of this inspiration. The next rendezvous is scheduled for 10 March, under the baton of Adrian Prabava.
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BELGRADE PHILHARMONIC WITH CONDUCTOR RAISKIN DEDICATE TONIGHT’S CONCERT TO ALEXANDER VEDERNIKOV
30/10/20
The international music scene has been left without Alexander Vedernikov, one of the most highly-acclaimed European conductors, who passed away yesterday in Moscow. A dear guest and a great favorite of the Belgrade Philharmonic and its audience, he was also a close friend of our Permanent Guest Conductor Daniel Raiskin. Tonight’s concert will be dedicated to the memory of this great conductor and remarkable man.
Vedernikov was chief conductor of the Danish Royal Opera, the Odense Symphony Orchestra, and during the period when he was musical director and chief conductor of the Bolshoi Theater, he was instrumental in rebuilding that institution’s worldwide historical reputation. He performed with the Belgrade Philharmonic on two occasions, with two memorable concerts in 2017 and 2018. A new collaboration had been planned for the following seasons.
Vedernikov was born in Moscow on January 11, 1964 and came from a musical family. His father, also Alexander, was an opera singer, known throughout the Soviet Union and beyond for his roles, and his mother, Natalia Gureyeva, was an organ professor at the Moscow Conservatory. Alexander Vedernikov completed his music studies in 1990 at the Moscow Conservatory and from 1988 to 1990 he worked at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theaters in Moscow. From 1988 to 1995 he was assistant chief conductor and second conductor in the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, and in 1995 he founded the Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, where he was artistic director and chief conductor until 2004.
Vedernikov collaborated with almost all major symphony orchestras and opera houses in Europe. Recently, he distinguished himself with his performances with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the eight-week season of promenade concerts of classical music in London (Proms), at the Prague Spring Festival, and at guest appearances with the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Danish National Symphony, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Scottish Symphony, the Dutch Radio Symphony, the Helsinki Philharmonic, the RTE Symphony, and the Russian National Symphony Orchestra.
Rest easy Maestro, you will never be forgotten.
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30/10/20
The international music scene has been left without Alexander Vedernikov, one of the most highly-acclaimed European conductors, who passed away yesterday in Moscow. A dear guest and a great favorite of the Belgrade Philharmonic and its audience, he was also a close friend of our Permanent Guest Conductor Daniel Raiskin. Tonight’s concert will be dedicated to the memory of this great conductor and remarkable man.
Vedernikov was chief conductor of the Danish Royal Opera, the Odense Symphony Orchestra, and during the period when he was musical director and chief conductor of the Bolshoi Theater, he was instrumental in rebuilding that institution’s worldwide historical reputation. He performed with the Belgrade Philharmonic on two occasions, with two memorable concerts in 2017 and 2018. A new collaboration had been planned for the following seasons.
Vedernikov was born in Moscow on January 11, 1964 and came from a musical family. His father, also Alexander, was an opera singer, known throughout the Soviet Union and beyond for his roles, and his mother, Natalia Gureyeva, was an organ professor at the Moscow Conservatory. Alexander Vedernikov completed his music studies in 1990 at the Moscow Conservatory and from 1988 to 1990 he worked at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theaters in Moscow. From 1988 to 1995 he was assistant chief conductor and second conductor in the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, and in 1995 he founded the Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, where he was artistic director and chief conductor until 2004.
Vedernikov collaborated with almost all major symphony orchestras and opera houses in Europe. Recently, he distinguished himself with his performances with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the eight-week season of promenade concerts of classical music in London (Proms), at the Prague Spring Festival, and at guest appearances with the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Danish National Symphony, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Scottish Symphony, the Dutch Radio Symphony, the Helsinki Philharmonic, the RTE Symphony, and the Russian National Symphony Orchestra.
Rest easy Maestro, you will never be forgotten.
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Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra
