The Great German Composers

Performers:

• Kostiantyn Tyshko - piano
• Martin Sieghart conductor, artistic guarantor

Program:

• Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
• Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 64
• Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Symphony No. 4 in A major 'Italian', Op. 90

German composers have had a great influence on musical development. In this programme we look at three of the most famous German composers - Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Two great symphonies will be performed - Beethoven's joyous Symphony No. 8 and Bartholdy's spirited Symphony No. 3, subtitled "Italian". In addition, you will hear Schumann's famous piano concerto with a challenging solo part. 

Under the direction of conductor Martin Sieghart, participants of the conducting courses in Mariánské Lázně will perform.