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Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj - Osmo Vänskä, Baiba Skride

Koningin Elisabethzaal, Antwerpen

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Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj's Second Violin Concerto with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä, at Koningin Elisabethzaal on 15 January 2027 at 20:00. The programme also includes Prokofjev's Fifth Symphony and Anna Thorvaldsdottir's Metacosmos.

What to expect

The concert opens with Metacosmos by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, who uses the orchestra's full sound palette.

Baiba Skride, who won the 2001 Queen Elisabeth violin competition, returns with Sjostakovitsj's Second Violin Concerto, and Osmo Vänskä returns to conduct Prokofjev's Fifth Symphony.

  • Prokofjev wrote the Fifth during World War II.
  • The music speaks of resistance and optimism.
  • Metacosmos expresses the power of the cosmos.
  • The evening is full of power and hope.
  • Free introduction at 19:15.

Questions

When does Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj - Osmo Vänskä, Baiba Skride start and end?

Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj - Osmo Vänskä, Baiba Skride runs Friday, 15 January 2027, 20:00.

Where is Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj - Osmo Vänskä, Baiba Skride?

Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj - Osmo Vänskä, Baiba Skride takes place at Koningin Elisabethzaal, Koningin Astridplein 20-26, Antwerpen.

How much are tickets for Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj - Osmo Vänskä, Baiba Skride?

Tickets for Baiba Skride plays Sjostakovitsj - Osmo Vänskä, Baiba Skride cost from €17 on the official ticket shop.

What is on the programme?

The programme includes:

Sjostakovitsj's Second Violin Concerto

Prokofjev's Fifth Symphony

Anna Thorvaldsdottir's Metacosmos

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Koningin Elisabethzaal, Koningin Astridplein 20-26, 2018 Antwerpen, Antwerpen, BE

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