Athens Festival 2021 24 06 2021

Athens State Orchestra, Daniil Trifonov, Lukas Karytinos Concert staged within the framework of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival Works by Koumendakis, Rachmaninoff & Shostakovich

Thu. 24 June 2021 21:00

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

If any pianist today can be considered a worthy descendant of the stars of piano's golden age, that pianist is undoubtedly Daniil Trifonov. His spectacular virtuosity, coupled with his deeply expressive interpretations, guarantees a stirring rendition of Rachmaninov's evergreen Second Concerto. With the celebrated maestro Lukas Karytinos providing firm direction from the podium, the Athens State Orchestra will also perform Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony, which is often called “Shostakovich’s classical symphony” in recognition of its density, translucence and freshness. The concert will end with Giorgos Koumendakis’ atmospheric The pedal tone for a child, a work inspired by the priceless musical heritage of Byzantium.

Event Programme

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF

(1873–1943)

Piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18

GIORGOS KOUMENDAKIS

(b.1959)

The Pedal Tone for a Child

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH

(1906–1975)

Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70

Event Programme

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Lukas Karytinos

SOLOIST

Daniil Trifonov, piano

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Lukas Karytinos

SOLOIST

Daniil Trifonov, piano

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