Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra (Russia)
23/10｜Sunday｜20:00
Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
Tickets: MOP 700, 600, 500, 400
Under the baton of the talented conductor Valery Gergiev, the historic Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra has become an international preeminent orchestra, being the recognised interpreter of the works by Prokofiev and Shostakovich. In this year’s Festival, the orchestra will present special concerts to illuminate these two composers’ masterpieces.
In The Russian Legends, a concert dedicated to Shostakovich, the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra has deliberately chosen Symphonies Nos. 1 and 5 by the composer: the former is a graduation piece while the latter is reportedly described as “A Soviet Artist’s Practical Creative Reply to Just Criticism”. Both works not only reflect the tremendous change in his composing attitude and style, but also unfolds his life experience and even the landscape of Western society in the 20th century. The internal, complex form of his works and the personal fate of the composer in the specific historical context have enriched the interpretation dimension of Shostakovich’s pieces. Another repertoire is the Festive Overture written in commemoration of the 37th anniversary of the October Revolution, showing another aspect of him in music composition as a People’s Artist.
Conductor: Valery Gergiev
Programme
D. Shostakovich:
Festive Overture in A Major, op. 96
Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, op. 10
Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, op. 47
Duration: approximately 2 hours, including one interval