Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen - Baeva / Paavo Järvi

Performers:

Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Alena Baeva, violin
Paavo Järvi, conductor

Heroine of the hour

She was supposed to make her debut at the Wiener Konzerthaus later in the season – but things turned out differently: within a very short space of time, Alena Baeva stepped in for Janine Jansen, who was ill, as soloist at the season-opening concert. Under the direction of Klaus Mäkelä, she shone together with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto. Now she – returns as originally planned – and joins The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen under Paavo Järvi on two evenings.

Jewel of the violin literature
This time, Alena Baeva is devoting herself to an early work by Richard Strauss: he composed his Violin Concerto in D minor op. 8 at the age of just 17. Strauss later recalled having written the piece »in a class exercise book in lower primary school«. His technical sophistication and love of expressive melody are already evident in this work.

Two Schubert symphonies
The programme is complemented by two symphonies by Franz Schubert, which he wrote at the age of 19 and 20 –, only slightly older than Strauss at the time of his violin concerto. Symphony No. 5 is characterised by chamber music-like lightness and cheerfulness. Symphony No. 6, on the other hand, is much more powerful – Schubert was inspired for his finale by the music of Gioachino Rossini, to whom he attributed an »extraordinary genius«.

program

Franz Schubert
Symphonie Nr. 5 B-Dur D 485 (1816)
Richard Strauss
Konzert für Violine und Orchester d-moll op. 8 (1880–1882)
-Pause-
Franz Schubert
Symphonie Nr. 6 C-Dur D 589 »Kleine C-Dur« (1817–1818)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.