Coming up in Fall, 2024, we are proud to announce an exciting quarter of music from our ongoing partnership with the European Broadcasting Union!
This quarter of The WFMT Orchestra series begins at the scenic Waldbühne, an iconic outdoor venue near Berlin. Riccardo Muti leads the Vienna Philharmonic in a festive program that includes Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del destino, de Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2, Chabrier’s España, and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances No. 1 and No. 4. The concert also features Grieg’s Morning from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, and more (WOS24-13) ! Also to come this season:
- We stay at the Waldbühne to hear the Berlin Philharmonic and Kirill Petrenko present a dynamic concert that opens with Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, followed by Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring the virtuosity of pianist Yuja Wang. The program continues with works from Maurice Ravel and concludes with the ever-popular Boléro.(WOS24-14)
- Andrew Manze conducts the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in a compelling program. The concert begins with Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade, Op. 33, followed by Weinberg’s Cello Concerto, Op. 43, showcasing Sheku Kanneh-Mason‘s exceptional musicianship. The program offers a profound and stirring finale with Elgar’s Symphony No. 1, Op. 55. (WOS24-16)
- In this captivating episode, the German Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Ruth Rheinhardt, presents a rich and varied program. The evening begins with Finnish composer Lotta Wennäkoski’s evocative “Om fotspår och ljus (Helsinki Variations),” followed by Mason Bates’s expansive Piano Concerto, showcasing the virtuosic talents of pianist Daniil Trifonov. (WOS24-18)
- Riccardo Muti leads the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a powerful concert that features a rich blend of choral and orchestral music. The program opens with Haydn’s Te Deum No. 2, followed by Schubert’s Mass No. 2, D. 167, featuring vocalists Siobhan Stagg, Julian Prégardien, and Vito Priante. The concert concludes with Aus Italien, Op. 16, by Strauss, capturing the essence of Italy in orchestral color. (WOS24-20)
- The series concludes with a captivating performance by the NDR Radio Philharmonic, conducted by Alan Gilbert. The program culminates with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 5, offering a dramatic and emotionally charged finale to this quarter of programming. This concert also features pianist Emanuel Ax performing Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 25, K. 503. (WOS24-26)
And more! Check out the Fall Quarter Listings on the right-hand side for the full season of exciting new concerts from Europe!
Stay tuned for more information on the next chapter of the WFMT Orchestra Series for Winter 2025!
The WFMT Orchestra Series is a year-round series that combines the LA Phil, San Francisco Symphony, and more. Each episode is intended to be broadcast the week it releases, but some exceptions can be made for stations that wish to air an orchestra later in the year. Contact us for details.
