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Christian Thielemann conducts the Staatskapelle Dresden

Christian Thielemann conducts one of Europe鈥檚 finest orchestras, the Staatskapelle Dresden, in works by Beethoven, Reger and Richard Strauss, with soloist Nikolaj Znaider.

Presented by Kate Molleson

The Staatskapelle Dresden and its Chief Conductor Christian Thielemann open with Beethoven鈥檚 most radiant, smiling work, his sublime Violin Concerto, in the sure hands of Nikolaj Znaider.

After the interval this famously rich-toned orchestra digs into Max Reger鈥檚 affectionate and beautifully orchestrated Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Mozart and finally Richard Strauss鈥檚 witty and abrasive depiction of an impish figure from German folklore, his outlandish tone-poem telling of 鈥楾ill Eulenspiegel鈥檚 merry pranks鈥�.

Beethoven: Violin Concerto

Interval: Kate Molleson in conversation with Christian Thielemann.

Reger: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Mozart
R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

Nikolaj Znaider (violin)
Staatskapelle Dresden
Christian Thielemann (conductor)

(From 麻豆社 Proms 2016, 8 September)

1 hour, 59 minutes

Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Violin Concerto

    Performer: Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider. Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden. Conductor: Christian Thielemann.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sonata No 3 in C major BWV 1005 - i) Largo

    Performer: Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider.
  • Max Reger

    Variations and Fugue on a theme by Mozart

    Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden. Conductor: Christian Thielemann.
  • Richard Strauss

    Till Eulenspiegel

    Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden. Conductor: Christian Thielemann.
  • Richard Wagner

    Lohengrin Act 3 - Prelude

    Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden. Conductor: Christian Thielemann.

Broadcast

  • Sat 18 Jul 2020 15:00