Gil Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky by Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, P. I., Od (2023/2023), Dirigent Eivind Gullberg Jensen, Kilden teater og konserthus, Kristiansand, Norway

Unfortunately, the evening's original program with percussionist Martin Grubinger has to be cancelled. But we have a great replacement: Star violinist Gil Shaham visits the Source for the first time, and plays Tchaikovsky's famous violin concerto. It is considered among the "greats" and, together with similar works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Sibelius, is the most frequently performed. It is a lyrical and bright work, without the heavier moods that occur in Tchaikovsky's symphonies. Rather, the work's elegance and vitality bring to mind ballet music. After the break, we get to hear Anton Bruckner's monumental Fourth Symphony. Bruckner was one of the leading organists of his time, which is reflected in his broadly structured symphonies, often called "sounding cathedrals". The 4th symphony is one of his most performed and contains lyrical moods of nature and magnificent sonorous outbursts.