Karina Canellakis conducts the Concertgebouw Orchestra: Wagner & Sibelius

Augustin Hadelich Plays Sibelius

Richard Wagner was the master of the superlative. In Tristan und Isolde, he focuses on a pair of lovers whose passion transcends earthly life, resulting in intensely sensual music. In contrast, Sibelius’ unique Violin Concerto offers a more restrained passion—a dreamlike journey through a mysterious orchestral landscape, with the refined violinist Augustin Hadelich as your guide.

Karina Canellakis Conducts Le poème de l’extase

Karina Canellakis saves the pinnacle of rapture for the finale. Le poème de l’extase is one of the most extraordinary works by the already remarkable Alexander Scriabin. To him, music was "a bridge to the Higher." This piece explores a spiritual realm that others can only dream of; with Scriabin, you're right in the middle of it. The orchestra here is a kaleidoscope of dazzling colours.