70 years of the Friends of Music Society The Athens State Orchestra Concerts
Orchestra in Residence of Megaron the Athens Concert Hall
Overview
The Friends of Music Society, whose tireless efforts over the last decades have made possible, among many other things, the creation of Megaron the Athens Concert Hall, celebrates the 70th anniversary of its foundation. In this celebratory concert, renowned Finnish maestro Hannu Lintu takes the podium to lead the ASO in an inspired interpretation of Beethoven’s grandiose Heroic Symphony. Joining him is up-and-coming violinist Daniel Lozakovich, who will perform Sibelius’ masterly Violin Concerto.
In collaboration with:
The Friends of Music Society
Megaron the Athens Concert Hall
Co-produced by
Athens State Orchestra
The Friends of Music Society
The proceeds will be offered to The Friends of Music Society in support of its scholarships programme
Credits
- violin
Daniel Lozakovich
Athens State Orchestra
- conductor
Hannu Lintu
Programme
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Giorgos Sicilianos: Excerpts from Tanagraia (The Tanagra figurine)
Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, opus 47
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no. 3 in E flat major, opus 55, “Eroica”
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