Klassik Forum Chur: Martin Fröst & Christoph Koncz

Description

He is currently one of the most sought-after clarinetists, touring the great concert halls of the world, and the New York Times praises his virtuosity and musicality, which "has never been surpassed by any clarinetist – or even instrumentalist." Now Martin Fröst makes his debut with the Musikkollegium Winterthur with HK Gruber's FINTango. Gruber understands this clarinet concerto as a tribute to the Finnish tango, which developed especially during World War II as a way to express resistance without words, becoming a folk dance. The piece is made for Martin Fröst, who repeatedly combines his clarinet playing with movement, choreography, and dance elements. After the break, Schubert's "Great" C major Symphony, which he completed in 1827, will be performed. With a duration of nearly an hour – almost as long as Beethoven's 9th Symphony composed three years earlier – the work was unusually long and technically demanding for its time. Only eleven years after Schubert's death did Robert Schumann discover the symphony in his estate, and Felix Mendelssohn premiered it in Leipzig, albeit in a shortened version. Schumann was enthusiastic about its "magnificent lengths," these extended cantilenas, which today secure the work a firm place in the symphonic repertoire. Ensemble:
Musikkollegium Winterthur Conductor:
Christoph Koncz (conductor) Soloist:
Martin Fröst (clarinet) Program: HK Gruber (*1943) 23′
FINTango for clarinet and large chamber orchestra (2025) Intermission 20′ Franz Schubert (1797–1828) 60′
Symphony No. 8 in C major, D 944 Great (1825/1828)

Highlights

• Martin Fröst debuts with the Musikkollegium Winterthur
• Performance of HK Gruber's FINTango and Schubert's "Great" C major Symphony
• Conductor: Christoph Koncz

General Information

The concert takes place at Theater Chur and presents two significant works of classical music. Martin Fröst, a renowned clarinetist, is conducted by Christoph Koncz and delivers a unique performance with dance elements.

Location

Theaterplatz, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

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