Earth, wind and fire: Valčuha and Apkalna at the Konzerthaus Berlin

By Elena Luporini, 07 July 2024

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Reviewed at Konzerthaus: Großer Saal, Berlin on 5 July 2024

Sibelius, The Oceanides symphonic poem for orchestra, (Aallottaret) Op.73

Deutsch, Okeanos

Shostakovich, Symphony no. 1 in F minor, Op.10

Konzerthausorchester Berlin

Juraj Valčuha, Conductor

Iveta Apkalna, Organ

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Joana Mallwitz pairs rare Luigi Nono with Mahler's Fourth Symphony at the Konzerthausorchester's Musikfest Berlin programme.

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A memorable account of Schubert's "Great" C major symphony, conducted – and analysed – by Joana Mallwitz.

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The orchestral writing proves to be the main point of interest in a rousing performance of Dvořák's rare dramatic cantata.

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Elena Luporini

After completing their Master's degree in Musicology in Rome, Elena has now moved to Berlin to dedicate themselves to more things musical. With a publication on Béla Bartók and a seminar at the Humboldt-Universität underway, their interests mostly veer toward 20th-century opera, with some forays into queer musicology. Some of their latest undertakings also include oboe lessons, stencil-making and tea-making.

Earth, wind and fire: Juraj Valčuha and Iveta Apkalna at the Konzerthaus Berlin