Beethoven: 250 years – 70 years since the death of Strauss
Fri. 15 November 2019 20:30
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall
The Athens State Orchestra is delighted to be performing a new symphonic work by the dynamic Greek composer, Philippos Tsalahouris. The piece is a tribute to Lord Byron, an emblematic figure in 19th-century Philhellenism. Our orchestra's lead oboe, Yiannis Oikonomou, abandons his stand for a time to play the solo in Richard Strauss’ Concerto, a wonder of lyricism and maturity. The concert, conducted by the experienced Loukas Karytinos with his customary precision, will come to a joyous end with a classical jewel of the symphonic repertoire, Beethoven’s Fourth.
19:45, free introductory speech by Haralambos Gogios for ticket holders
Event Programme
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
(1770–1827)
Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60
FILIPPOS TSALAHOURIS
(b.1969)
The death of Lord Byron, symphonic overture, opus 107, 2019 (Order of the Athens State Orchestra within the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution)
RICHARD STRAUSS
(1864–1949)
Oboe concerto in D Major Op. 144 for oboe and small orchestra
Event Programme
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Lukas Karytinos
SOLOIST
Giannis Oikonomou, oboe
