Beethoven’s “Imperial” Concerto no. 5 2024-2025
Pianist Simon Trpčeski will return to the Maison symphonique with Beethoven’s majestic Concerto No. 5 conducted by Vasily Petrenko.
Through its bold innovations, Beethoven’s last piano concerto opened a new path to musical Romanticism. The relationship he instilled between soloist and orchestra mirrors his social status in the 19th century: that of an independent artist sometimes at odds with the world around him. The drive and intensity of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto also enliven Sibelius’ Symphony no. 5, a radiant work that is often triumphant in character.
Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Vasily Petrenko, conductor
Simon Trpčeski, piano
Programme
Jennifer Higdon, blue cathedral (12 min.)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73, ‘‘Emperor’’ (38 min.)
Intermission (20 min)
Jean Sibelius, Symphony no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 82 (30 min.)
Simon Trpčeski
PianoMacedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski has established himself as one of the most remarkable musicians to have emerged in recent years on the international scene. He is praised not only for his powerful virtuosity and deeply expressive approach, but also for his charismatic stage presence and commitment to strengthening Macedonia’s cultural image. Mr. Trpčeski performs frequently as a soloist with major North American and European orchestras and also appears regularly in Australia and Asia. An acclaimed recitalist, he has given solo recitals at many major international venues, and he is especially enthusiastic about his chamber music project MAKEDONISSIMO, devised with Macedonian composer Pande Shahov, and which celebrates the music and culture of his native country. A prolific recording artist, Mr. Trpčeski has recorded for EMI Classics, Avie Records, Onyx Classics, and Wigmore Hall Live. He has recorded for Linn Records since 2020, his most recent recording featuring variations by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms.