ELTS AND BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH • "Puhas kuld" kontserdisari

Toivo Tulev
Fireflies vanish, there is nothing more (premiere)

Johannes Brahms
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15

Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

ALEXANDER MELNIKOV piano, ERSO, conductor OLARI ELTS

The second concert of the ‘Pure Gold’ series takes place in October and is conducted by Olari Elts. The central piece of the evening is Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, undoubtedly one of the most well-known pieces of classical music and one of the most popular symphonies on the world stages. A new composition by Estonian composer Toivo Tulev will open the concert.

Pianist Alexander Melnikov will perform Piano Concerto No. 1 by Johannes Brahms. Melnikov, who is known for his frequent unusual decisions regarding musical choices and playlists, is characterised by his fascination with historically informed performance practices. He performs often with well-known orchestras and is also an active chamber musician. His long-term stage partner is violinist Isabelle Faust, who is also going to solo with ERSO this season. Piano Concerto No. 1 by Brahms is one of the most emotionally charged concertos after Beethoven. It seemed too serious for the contemporary audience of the composer, but today, it is highly valued in concert repertoires.