- Ensemble: Berliner Philharmoniker
- Conductor: Kirill Petrenko
- Violin: Janine Jansen (Artist in Residence)
- Programme:
- Johannes Brahms — Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 77
- Alexander Scriabin — Symphony No. 3 in C minor, op. 43 “Le divin poème”
- Date & time: Friday, 30 January 2026, 20:00 (Berlin time)
- Duration: ca. 2h 15’ (incl. 20’ interval)
- Streaming: Digital Concert Hall — live; available later in the library
- Extras: pre-concert talk with Janine Jansen; interval feature
About the performance
This programme brings together two works that frame the late Romantic imagination from different angles. Brahms’ Violin Concerto redefined the genre by treating the solo part as a symphonic partner rather than a display vehicle. For Janine Jansen, the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Artist in Residence this season, the concerto is a natural fit: its long-breathed lines and architectural demands invite a reading that balances strength, clarity, and narrative continuity—qualities central to her approach.
In the second half, Scriabin’s Third Symphony, Le divin poème, unfolds as a philosophical journey, tracing the ascent of the human spirit from darkness to illumination. Under Kirill Petrenko, the score’s mystical intensity and orchestral luminosity are set against Brahms’ classical rigor, creating a compelling dialogue across styles and sensibilities.
Disclaimer: We recommend this performance for its artistic value. Moto Perpetuo does not receive any benefit or commission from streaming platforms. A subscription to Digital Concert Hall may be required to view the full content.
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