Dvořáks Symfonie nr. 9 en Kian Soltani soleert in Elgar

Dvořák's Symphony No. 9

It is one of the most beloved orchestral works: Dvořák's Ninth Symphony , 'From the New World'. From the very first bars, you feel the energy of a composer looking at America with wonder, where he had moved to teach at the conservatory in New York. Dvořák combines Czech warmth with American inspiration: motifs from spirituals and folkloric colors make the music familiar and adventurous at the same time. During the performance, orchestra and audience embark on an exciting journey, full of poetry and energy.

Kian Soltani plays Elgar

'His cello sound has the softness and richness of caramel, and he plays with an effortless warmth, with the orchestra surrounding him like a halo surrounds a candle flame,' according to The Washington Post of Kian Soltani's playing. The Austrian-born cellist grew up in a Persian family of musicians. Soltani's classical training coupled with his Persian roots results in an adventurous musicianship. He enjoys playing Elgar's Cello Concerto , the concerto of which the composer told his friends that he had composed a truly great work that is good and lively. This beloved piece would become Elgar's last major work.