From its iconic opening (famously used by Stanley Kubrick in 2001: A Space Odyssey) to its concluding chord evoking the mysteries of the universe, Strauss’s tone poem based on Nietzsche’s book of the same title is one of the composer’s best-known works.
R. STRAUSS (1864–1949)
Also sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spoke Zarathustra), Tone Poem (freely after Friedrich Nietzsche) for Large Orchestra, Op. 30 (1895–96)
Described by the composer as representing the inexorable power of fate, this symphony remains one of Tchaikovsky’s most forceful, fiery statements. This 2008 performance is conducted by then Music Director Lorin Maazel.
TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–93)
Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 (1877)
1. Andant...
Lorin Maazel’s final Philharmonic appearance features Tchaikovsky's searingly romantic Romeo and Juliet, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, and a collaboration with Jennifer Koh as the soloist for Lutosławski’s Chain 2.
TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–93)
Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fan...
Jaap van Zweden’s New York Philharmonic debut, in 2012, shows the instant chemistry between maestro and orchestra. Relive that “first date” featuring Mahler’s lushly orchestrated First Symphony and Prokofiev’s passionate Piano Concerto No. 3, with Yuja Wang in the ultra-virtuosic solo role.
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