Andrejs OSOKINS – piano
Conductor Giedrė ŠLEKYTĖ
Programme:
Johannes BRAHMS – Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1
Gustav MAHLER – Symphony no. 5
Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 is one of the most personal statements in the Romantic repertoire. Written in the aftermath of Robert Schumann’s tragic collapse, it bears the weight of grief, Brahms’ unspoken love for Clara Schumann, and the uncompromising passion of a young composer determined to forge his own path.
Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, by contrast, emerged at the height of the composer’s creative powers. Monumental in scale and emotional range, it traces a journey from darkness to triumph, revealing Mahler’s profound inner world. Often described as one of the great symphonic monuments, it combines overwhelming power with moments of extraordinary tenderness, including the celebrated Adagietto.
This compelling programme brings together two towering masterpieces, interpreted by the outstanding Latvian pianist Andrejs Osokins and conducted by the internationally acclaimed Giedrė Šlekytė, whose dynamic artistry and compelling musical vision have captivated audiences around the world.