Javier Perianes (piano) and Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken conducted by Josep Pons first time in Poland

Javier Perianes (piano) and Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken conducted by Josep Pons first time in Poland.

From 2 to 4 April 2017, Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival will premiere at the Centre for the Meeting of Cultures in Lublin. Festival provides an opportunity for the Lublin citizens to immerse in the rich repertoire of classical music performed by the most outstanding groups from all over the world. Regarding its culture-forming role in Poland and abroad, it is also an opportunity to promote Lublin and, in this context, to rank it in the high position compared to other cities. During the Lublin edition of the Festival, we will hear three world class groups that will present the transversal repertoire of the classical music.

Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken – first time in Poland

Josep Pons – conductor

Javier Perianes – piano

Sergey Rachmaninov: Isle of the Dead, Op. 29 (20’)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor Concerto” (38’)

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Op. 92, A-Major 

German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern is a radio orchestra that dates back to the 30’s of the XX century. In 2007, the group, that has its origins in a chamber orchestra, became one of the main philharmonic formations in Germany as a result of a fusion of two dynamic radio stations: Südwestfunk and SDR. At present, Orchesterporträt Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken gives regular concerts in Germany as well as in France, Belgium and Luxemburg while presenting a rich repertoire from classical music to contemporary composers. Deutsche Radio Philharmonic Saarbrücken also organizes family concerts, concerts for children and workshops for younger audience. Records of the orchestra receive numerous awards and distinctions. The orchestra is conducted by Karel Mark Chichon, known for his temperament and musicality. In 2012, Chichon was awarded The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elisabeth II for achievements in the field of music.

Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival took place, for the first time in history, in 1997 and commemorated the 170th anniversary of death of the creator of Symphony No. 9. It became a permanent and important element of the cultural life of Europe. Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe EFFE (Gent) appreciated its importance and admitted it to the Association in October 2001.

The programme of every edition of the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival (held for the first 7 years in Krakow, and since 2004 in Warsaw) is different and shows achievements of European music in an interesting and varied manner. Every edition shows the music of Beethoven from different perspectives and allows the listeners to perceive his inspirations, the impact of his music on creators from different eras and the place of Beethoven in the world of contemporary art and in contemporary world alike.