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Kluxen & Feng – Strauss Oboe Concerto

November 9 @ 2:30 pm

Richard Strauss idolised Mozart – although “modernising” Idomeneo was, perhaps, a step too far! Strauss’s Oboe Concerto is a magical, late-in-life work, played here by VS Principal Michelle Feng. Christian Kluxen also shakes up a three-movement Symphony with a non-Mozartean minuet, and premieres a VS commission from Victoria’s own Anna Höstman.

Christian Kluxen, conductor

Now in his ninth season as Music Director of the Victoria Symphony in Canada, Christian Kluxen is also in his third season as Principal Guest Conductor of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra in Finland, following a five-year tenure as Chief Conductor of the Arctic Philharmonic in Norway.

Kluxen has been described in the press as “a dynamic, charismatic figure” who “forms the music with an impressive vertical power of emotion and a focus on the grand form”, conducting “with exemplary clarity and a heavenly warmth”. He is recognized for his sincere and transparent leadership, innovative programming and his bold, imaginative and energetic interpretations, showcased both in his MD and guest work.

Alongside his many and varied commitments with the Victoria Symphony and Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, recent and forthcoming guest engagements include Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, Pacific Symphony, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Copenhagen Philharmonic, Odense Symphony, and Norrköping Symphony. A fruitful and inspiring relationship with the Arctic Philharmonic, whom Kluxen led for five years as Chief Conductor, resulted in numerous exhilarating performances of a wide variety of repertoire, as well as several acclaimed recordings.

 Michelle Feng, oboe
Biography to come.

Program notes to come.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756—1791)
Idomeneo Overture, K. 366

RICHARD STRAUSS (1864—1949)
Oboe Concerto in D major, TrV 292
I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante
III. Vivace

ANNA HÖSTMAN (b.1972- )
Saltwater (premiere) Commissioned with the support of the Hugh Davidson Fund at the Victoria Foundation

MOZART
Symphony No. 34 in C major, K.338
I. Allegro vivace
II. Andante di molto
III. Allegro vivace

JOHN ADAMS (b.1947- )
Shaker Loops: I. Shaking and Trembling

Details

Date:
November 9
Time:
starts at 2:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Farquhar at UVic
University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 Canada
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Phone
250.721.8480

Concert Programme

  • Mozart
    Serenade No. 10, "Gran Partita"
  • R. Strauss
    Oboe Concerto
  • Anna Höstmann
    Saltwater (with the support of the Hugh Davidson Fund at the Victoria Foundation)
  • Mozart
    Symphony No. 34 in C major
  • John Adams
    Shaking and Trembling

The Victoria Symphony performs on the traditional lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We extend our respect as well as our appreciation for this opportunity.