Rachmaninoff's Third Symphony

In hisThird Symphony, Rachmaninoff turns Romanticism inside out. As never before, he works his magic with rich timbres and orchestral harmonies. He manages to tap into the deepest emotional layers. With great enthusiasm, the renowned American conductor Dennis Russell Davies takes on this dream project. And in the process, he presents the Dutch premiere of Philip Glass’sMishima Concertofor piano and orchestra.

No composer can overwhelm the heart and soul quite like Sergei Rachmaninoff. Although it took nearly thirty years for hisSecond Symphonyto be followed by a successor—Rachmaninoff primarily earned his living as a concert pianist. HisThird Symphonyis an ingenious, streamlined work in which every sonic detail counts and makes an immediate impact. Rachmaninoff excels with a stylish, romantic triumphal dance, elevated by a breathtakingly beautifulAdagio. The Residentie Orkest the renowned American conductor Dennis Russell Davies bring this dream to life.

Performances by the sprightly octogenarian Dennis Russell Davies are quite rare in the Netherlands. He combines a special love for the Romantic and Classical repertoires with a deep knowledge of contemporary American music. Davies is known worldwide as a Philip Glass expert. He has also collaborated closely with composer Arvo Pärt and jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. Together with pianist Maki Namekawa, his life partner, Davies will now present the Dutch premiere of Glass’s*Mishima Concerto*(2023). This sparkling piano concerto is based on the1985cinematic classic*Mishima*, for which Glass wrote the soundtrack.