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Dennis Russell Davies gives his final concert as chief conductor with the MDR-Sinfonieorchester at Gewandhaus, Leipzig, on Sunday 27 June 2027 at 18:00. The program includes Richard Strauss's Don Quixote and Haydn's last symphony.

What to expect

The program includes Richard Strauss's symphonic poem Don Quixote and Haydn's last symphony.

  • Richard Strauss: Don Quixote
  • Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes's epic
  • Viola and cello play knight and servant
  • Haydn's last symphony is also performed
  • Final concert as chief conductor

Questions

When does MDR Evening Concerts: Don Quixote start and end?

MDR Evening Concerts: Don Quixote runs Sunday, 27 June 2027, 18:00 until 20:00.

Where is MDR Evening Concerts: Don Quixote?

MDR Evening Concerts: Don Quixote takes place at Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Augustusplatz 8, Leipzig.

What is on the program?

The program includes:

Richard Strauss: Don Quixote, inspired by Miguel de Cervantes's epic

Haydn's last symphony

Viola and cello play the roles of the knight and his servant Sancho Pansa.

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Getting there

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Augustusplatz 8, 04109 Leipzig, Sachsen, DE

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