Dirigentin Karina Canellakis gibt ihr Debüt

In the organizer's words:

Karina Canellakis actually made her debut with the Munich Philharmonic in June 2020 - as a "ghost concert" in the old Gasteig due to the coronavirus. For her return to Munich, this time finally with a large cast and audience in the Isarphilharmonie, the focus is on Ludwig van Beethoven. The "Egmont" overture and Beethoven's "Fifth" both focus on combative and heroic ideals. Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto, which begins with the D-Es-C-H motif, the composer's initials translated into musical language, is about a very personal struggle and inner turmoil. Karina Canellakis, who began her career as a violinist, attaches particular importance to transparency and stylistic awareness. She is joined by Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández, who is also making his debut with the Philharmoniker, for an inquisitive and energetic reading of these popular works from the repertoire.

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Overture to "Egmont" op. 84

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 in E flat major op. 107
Intermission
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5 in C minor op. 67

Conductor KARINA CANELLAKIS
Violoncello PABLO FERRÁNDEZ