Enchantment for Christmas
Sheherazade
Unfortunately, this concert has already taken place. But not to worry! We will be playing many more concerts soon.
Sultan's palace. Sheherazade tells fairy tales from One Thousand and One Nights. Tales that the Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov narrated atmospherically in his enchanting Sheherazade. A passionate and majestic masterpiece in which each section of the Residentie Orkest has a leading role. Also magical is Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, played by the fabulous Yeol Eum Son. Last season's artist in residence continues her musical journey tonight at the Residentie Orkest.
Promising pianist Paul Wittgenstein lost his right arm in World War I. Hence, Ravel wrote his Piano Concerto for the left hand. Last season, top pianist Yeol Eum Son played Ravel's Piano Concerto in G with the Residentie Orkest conducted by Anja Bihlmaier. Just as enthusiastically and passionately, they will now perform the Piano Concerto for the Left Hand . Both works will appear together on CD. Rimsky-Korsakov's Sheherazade fits nicely into these atmospheric days before Christmas. A little time to dream away romantically in a symphonic fairytale world.
Anja Bihlmaier conductor
Yeol Eum Son piano
Debussy Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade
Friday, Dec. 15
7:15 p.m. - doors open
7:30 p.m. - starter
8:15 p.m. - concert
10:15 p.m. - end of concert
There will be an intermission.
Sunday, Dec. 17
1:15 p.m. - doors open
1:30 p.m. - starter
2:15 p.m. - concert
4:15 p.m. - end of concert
There will be an intermission.
Premium: € 62,-
Section 1: € 52,-
Section 2: € 44,-
Section 3: € 39,-
Section 4: € 34,-
Section 5: € 25,- if available (note: limited view due to sound recordings)
Prices include cloakroom and drink at intermission.
View here the map of the Concert Hall in Amare.
In cooperation with Stichting Alzheimer Haaglanden, the Residentie Orkest is organizing a preliminary program on music and dementia. Prior to the concert on Sunday afternoon, December 17, the Cello Quartet of the Residentie Orkest together with Max Douw will present a number of well-known songs from the past. Also speaking is Jochum van 't Hooft, physician-researcher at the Alzheimer Center Amsterdam on what music can do for people with dementia: 'Music has a social function and the strength of humans compared to other animals is in our social capacities.'
A supporting program filled with not only music, but also scientific depth and tools to further connect music and people with dementia.
Program at Amare Studio
12.30-13.00 hrs - Reception with coffee/tea
13.00-14.00 hrs - Support program
The support program costs € 5. Register quickly because there are only a limited number of places available.
Register here for the support program >
"The pianist Yeol Eum Son demonstrated her virtuosity with a powerful sound in the left hand, electrifying in the arpeggios and glissandi. Ravel's work pleased the audience, as did Yeol Eum Son's interpretation"
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