«¡Espana!» Cycle (IV)
Fri. 15 March 2013 00:00
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall
After a light a la Rossini introduction written by the Spanish composer, Juan Crisostomo Arriaga, the youthful virtuoso Ruben Mendoza joins forces with the Athens State Orchestra for one of the most impressive works in the violin repertoire: Lalo’s Spanish Symphony. The celebrated conductor, Loukas Karytinos, will also conduct two impressive works inspired by the legendary charmer, Don Juan, by Gluck and Strauss respectively.
19:45
Pre-concert talk, free for ticket holders
Event Programme
RICHARD STRAUSS
(1864–1949)
Don Juan, Op.20
JUAN CRISOSTOMO ARRIAGA
(1806–1826)
“Los esclavos felices”, Overture
EDOUARD LALO
(1823–1892)
Symphonie espagnole, for violin and orchestra, Op. 21
CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK
(1714–1787)
Music from the ballet Don Juan
Event Programme
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Lukas Karytinos
SOLOIST
Ruben Mendoza, violin
