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Kluxen & Leong – Beethoven Violin Concerto

September 14 @ 2:30 pm

VS launches the season with an energetic overture and a monumental concerto. Since his First Prize win at the International Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition in 2010, Kerson Leong has been described as “not just one of Canada’s greatest violinists but one of the greatest violinists, period” (Toronto Star). The musical modernist Arnold Schoenberg paid tribute to “Brahms The Progressive” by orchestrating the latter’s Piano Quartet No.1. Hear this chamber work with fresh ears: in an orchestral setting that will make the most of its energetic Rondo alla Zingarese.

Christian Kluxen, conductor

Now in his ninth season as Music Director of the Victoria Symphony, 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.

Kerson Leong, violin
Biography to come. 

Program notes to come.

JOHN ESTACIO (b.1966- )
Frenergy

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770—1827)
Violin Concerto in D major Op. 61
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Larghetto
III. Rondo: Allegro

JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833—1897)
Piano quartet No. 1 in G major, Op.25
(orchestrated by Arnold Schoenberg)
I. Allegro
II. Intermezzo: Allegro; ma non troppo
III. Andante con moto
IV. Rondo alla zingarese: Presto

Details

Date:
September 14
Time:
starts at 2:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Royal Theatre
805 Broughton St + Google Map
Phone
250.386.6121

Concert Programme

  • John Estacio
    Frenergy
  • Beethoven
    Violin Concerto in D major
  • Brahms
    Piano Quartet No. 1 in G major (orchestrated by Schoenberg)

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.