Tschechische Philharmonie / Rana / Bychkov

Performers:

Tschechische Philharmonie
Beatrice Rana, piano
Stefanie Irányi, soprano
Eric Finbarr Carey, tenor
Jongmin Park, bass
Semyon Bychkov, conductor

Grande Dame of the piano
The French pianist Marguerite Long is the dedicatee of Ravel's Piano Concerto, which she premièred in 1932. Her name was closely associated with the work, particularly abroad, and she frequently played it under the direction of the composer himself – until his death in 1937. Marguerite Long was generally regarded as a specialist in the new French school. Numerous works by Gabriel Fauré, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc and Eric Satie, among others, are dedicated to her. Early on, she was in close artistic and friendly contact with Gabriel Fauré and, especially after the First World War, with Claude Debussy and later Maurice Ravel.

Beatrice Rana as soloist
94 years after the premiere by Marguerite Long, the Italian pianist Beatrice Rana will perform Ravel's Piano Concerto with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Semyon Bychkov. The piano concerto will be accompanied by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Italian Symphony and Igor Stravinsky's ballet »Pulcinella«.

program

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Symphonie Nr. 4 A-Dur op. 90 »Italienische« (1830–1834)
Maurice Ravel
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester G-Dur (1929–1931)

Pause

Igor Strawinski
Pulcinella. Ballett in einem Akt (1919)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.