Shortly before his death, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky completed an impressive legacy. Inhis Sixth Symphony, the Russian Romantic composerdelvesinto unprecedented emotional depths. Tchaikovsky unhesitatingly weaves together addictive, beautiful melodies.Residentie Orkest furtherResidentie Orkest the fire of life with a dreamlike performance ofDvořák’s Cello Concerto. The charismatic, world-class cellist Anastasia Kobekina knows exactly how to handle it. 

The quintessential Russian romantic, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, was in high spirits when hepremieredhisSixth Symphony. “A wonderfully beautiful work,” he proclaimed triumphantly. A little over a week after the premiere of this ultimate romantic statement, Tchaikovsky passed away. His Last journey is as enigmatic and majestic as life itself. With the poignant, slow Finale, he created a dirge for eternity. Tchaikovsky’s comforting notes are now brought to life by the Residentie Orkest. At the podium is the ambitious British rising star Kerem Hasan. 

Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina is a welcome guest in the Netherlands. Last season, she made a big impression as artist-in-residence atTivoliVredenburg. Now this versatile musician returns with Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, a masterpiece of the cello repertoire. With her fresh, robust playing, Kobekina—a natural performer—fearlesslymakesthis Cello Concertoher own. While Dvořák mesmerizes with his melodies, the soloist excels in a performance that is nothing short of passionate.