Peer Gynt, Bruch & Sibelius

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 ⟶ https://www.nationalorchestra.be/en/whats-on/calendar/antony-hermus-akiko-suwanai
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt, Op. 46, Suite No. 1 (selection)
Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt, op. 55, Suite No. 2 (selection)
Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Belgian National Orchestra
Antony Hermus (conductor)
Akiko Suwanai (violin)

The iconic themes from Grieg’s Peer Gynt suites, among the most recognizable in the symphonic repertoire, set the stage for this emotionally charged and narrative-driven concert. When composing the incidental music for Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt, Edvard Grieg established himself as Norway’s foremost composer, thanks to the vivid expressiveness of his music.

Unlike Grieg’s programmatic storytelling, Max Bruch’s First Violin Concerto captivates with its lyrical beauty and dazzling virtuosity.

While Sibelius is best known for his Violin Concerto, he was also a master symphonist. His Second Symphony is a deeply stirring work filled with heroism, often compared to Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, the "Pathétique".

You may also like the following events from Belgian National Orchestra:

• Next month, 12th September, 08:00 pm, Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances [opening concert] in Brussels
• Next month, 18th September, 08:00 pm, Staging the Concert in Brussels
• This October, 17th October, 08:00 pm, Khachatryan plays Brahms in Brussels

Also check out other Music events in Brussels, Entertainment events in Brussels, Concerts in Brussels.