Shostakovich meets Sibelius. Debargue, Raspanti, Sanderling

Bern Theatre, Casino Bern, Great Hall, Bern, Switzerland

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7:30 PM

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Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Bern, Switzerland

Starts at: 19:30

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Programme

Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Prelude to Act 1

Dmitri Shostakovich: Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra in C minor, op. 35

Jean Sibelius: Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.43

Overview

Everything is there: the old German Nuremberg with a guild of singers, the scent of lilacs and a prize song, a Finnish national shrine and a surprisingly light-hearted piece of the Soviet Union. Michael Sanderling has played his way into the hearts of Bernese audiences many times, and Dmitrij Shostakovich also played a central role. Here it is, then, the wonderful Opus 35 to which the Berlin conductor devotes himself, this exuberant concert satire, in which everything always turns out differently than expected: a piano that has almost mutated into percussion, the trumpet that unexpectedly appears, plus popular tunes, waltzes, Jazz and classical quotes - a work that exudes cheerfulness, wit and spirit. The young Frenchman Lucas Debargue takes on the piano part, whose steep career is just as extraordinary as his solo role in this concert. He is supported by Milko Raspanti, principal trumpeter of the BSO. Sibelius' second symphony provides the crowning glory. With a pastoral beginning and a hymn-like finale, this orchestral work is also carried by a positive mood - in short: there could hardly have been a better program for these times.

Venue Info

Bern Theatre - Bern
Kornhausplatz 20

Bern Theatre, known in the city as Stadttheater Bern, is a main opera house and theatre in Bern. It opened in 1903 with Richard Wagner`s opera Tannhäuser. Famous past performers include Robin Adams, Agnes Baltsa, Inge Borkh, Renato Bruson, Grace Bumbry, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Salvatore Fisichella, Käthe Gold, Alexander Moissi, Jessye Norman, Liselotte Pulver, Will Quadflieg, Nello Santi, Christine Schäfer, Maria Schell, and Rolf Schimpf.

In the heart of Switzerland’s charming capital, the Bern Theatre stands as a beacon of culture, creativity, and elegance. Blending tradition with innovation, it offers a diverse repertoire that ranges from timeless operas and classical concerts to contemporary drama and dance. The theatre’s stunning architecture and intimate acoustics create an atmosphere where every performance feels personal and alive.

Here, audiences are invited to experience the magic of live art — powerful voices, captivating stories, and breathtaking productions that celebrate both Swiss and international talent. Whether you come for a grand opera or a modern stage work, the Bern Theatre promises an evening filled with emotion, inspiration, and beauty.

Discover a place where the stage becomes a world of imagination — and every performance, a moment to remember.

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Bern, Switzerland

Starts at: 19:30

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