Bychkov and the Labèques give New York premiere of Dessner concerto

Semyon Bychkov and Katia Labéque

Semyon Bychkov, Katia and Marielle Labéque and the New York Philharmonic

Von David Wolfson, 01 Dezember 2023

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“delivered compellingly, anchoring the piece but not dominating it”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York City, am 30 November 2023

Strauss R., Don Juan, symphonische Dichtung, Op.20

Dessner, Concerto for two pianos

Rachmaninow, Symphonische Tänze für Orchester, Op.45

New York Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov, Musikalische Leitung

Katia Labèque, Klavier

Marielle Labèque, Klavier

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David Wolfson

David Wolfson holds a PhD in composition from Rutgers University, and has taught at Rutgers University, Montclair State University and Hunter College. He is enjoying an eclectic career, having composed opera, musical theatre, touring children’s musicals, and incidental music for plays; choral music, band music, orchestral music, chamber music, art songs, and music for solo piano; comedy songs, cabaret songs and one memorable score for an amusement park big-headed-costumed-character show. You can find more information here.