Staatskapelle Dresden and Christian Thielemann

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris, France

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Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Paris, France

Starts at: 20:00

Cast

Performers

Conductor: Christian Thielemann

Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden

Creators

Composer: Richard Wagner

Composer: Carl Maria von Weber

Composer: Richard Strauss

Programme

Carl Maria von Weber: Jubel-Ouvertüre, Op. 59

Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser: Overture

Richard Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra (Thus spoke Zarathustra), op. 30

Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier, Op.59: Suite

Overview

The Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann and Richard Strauss: a trio at the peak of their powers.

Richard Strauss and the Staatskapelle Dresden worked closely together for over sixty years. Nine of his fifteen operas were premiered in Dresden including Salome, Elektra and Der Rosenkavalier, and the Alpine Symphony was dedicated to the orchestra. This reflects the deep affinity which existed between the musicians and the composer. It is no exaggeration to suggest that the same intense relationship exists between Christian Thielemann and Strauss, as he has conducted and recorded most of the composer’s major works with fiendish precision, in many instances with the Dresden orchestra. In the wake of Beethoven, the German symphonic tradition no longer made any secret of its pronounced tendency to disseminate non-musical ideas in works, however it had not yet embraced the symphonic poem genre. While Liszt was a forerunner in the form, it was Strauss who established its credentials. By way of introduction to this feast of Strauss, we present the Jubel overture by Weber and the overture to Tannhäuser by Wagner.

Production Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

Venue Info

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées - Paris
15 Avenue Montaigne

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is an entertainment venue situated near Avenue des Champs-Élysées, from which it takes its name. Its eponymous main hall may seat up to 1,905 people.

Commissioned by impresario Gabriel Astruc, the theatre was built from 1911 to 1913 upon the designs of brothers Auguste Perret and Gustave Perret following a scheme by Henry van de Velde, and became the first example of Art Deco architecture in the city. Less than two months after its inauguration, the Théâtre hosted the world premiere of the Ballets Russes' Rite of Spring, which provoked one of the most famous classical music riots.

At present, the theatre shows about three staged opera productions a year, mostly baroque or chamber works more suited to the modest size of its stage and orchestra pit. It also houses an important concert season. It is the home venue of the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre Lamoureux and serves as a French base for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as well.

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Orchestre des Champs-Élysées and Ensemble orchestral de Paris play most of their concerts here too, along with other dance, chamber music, recital, and pop events.

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Paris, France

Starts at: 20:00

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