Albrecht conducts Korngold and Shostakovich

Albrecht conducts Korngold and Shostakovich invites you on an unforgettable musical odyssey that celebrates both the resilience of exile and the power of artistic defiance. In the program we traverse continents and time—first, soaring through Erich Wolfgang K ’s Symphony in F‑sharp, Op. 40, where slow‑motion motifs echo the epics of “Elizabeth & Essex” and the passionate finale is enriched by a theme from “King’s Row.” Next, we hear the haunting beauty of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in E‑flat major, Op. 107, brought to life by world‑class cello virtuoso Daniël Müller‑Schott, whose interpretation cuts to the very soul of the music. The evening is enriched by the wandering spirit of Dutch‑Kurdish composer Hawar Tawfiq, who presents his evocative piece “rIJks,” a musical journey that mirrors his own path from the IJ to the Rijksmuseum in vibrant Amsterdam. Together, these performances honor composers who took new frontiers—whether a new country or new political realities—to find freedom in sound. Join us for a night of exploration and emotion, and discover how music can forge new beginnings. Explore details and purchase tickets here.