May 8, the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, frames this concert with profound meaning. “When Music Speaks”, performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine under the baton of Theodore Kuchar, with violin soloist Judith Ingolfsson, becomes more than a performance. It is a reflection on memory, human dignity, and the value of life. In this space, music speaks where words cannot, giving voice to remembrance, hope, and resilience.
Program
Part I
Johannes Brahms: Tragic Overture, Op. 81
Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Larghetto
III. Rondo
Part II
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 3, WAB 103
I. Mehr langsam, misterioso
II. Adagio
III. Scherzo. Ziemlich schnell
IV. Finale. Allegro