Repertoire
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 59 in A major, Hob. I/59, “The Fire Symphony” (c. 1769) 21′
Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (1844) 27′ – Saturday
Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (1850) 25′ – Friday
Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D. 417, “Tragic” (1816) 29′
EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS:
FRIDAY 16th FEBRUARY (Spanish)SATURDAY 17th FEBRUARY (Spanish)
ARTISTS
Barcelona Symphony Orchestra (OBC
Javier Comesaña, violin
Julia Hagen, cello
Andrew Manze, conductor
Programme
It was not Franz Joseph Haydn who dubbed his Symphony No. 59 The Fire Symphony. As with other works by the composer, it was christened by history, perhaps since it was written so close to the performance of a similarly named play. Also the music’s force, evoking the power and strength of flames, no doubt had an influence.
As for Franz Schubert, it was certainly he who called his Fourth Symphony “Tragic”. Written when he was just 19, the work reveals influences from Haydn’s and Mozart’s symphonies – both in minor mode. Even so, the composer never saw its premiere. Like his other symphonies, this work was completely overshadowed by the great Beethoven.
Each programme is completed with a solo concerto: on Friday, Robert Schumann’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, with Julia Hagen as soloist; and on Saturday, Felix Mendelssohn’s ViolinConcerto, featuring Javier Comesaña.
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