Annual Gala with Jaap van Zweden

Experience the majesty of the Koninklijk Concertgebouw Orchestra under the brilliant baton of Jaap van Zweden at their glittering Annual Gala. The program opens with a sumptuous reception at 7:30 p.m., inviting guests to mingle in the elegant foyers before the spectacular concert begins. Star soloist Leonidas Kavakos takes the stage to debut Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s cinematic Violin Concerto, a work steeped in filmic grandeur that draws from the evocative themes of *Another Dawn* (1937), *Anthony Adverse* (1936), and *The Prince and the Pauper* (1937). As the lights dim, the orchestra swells into the poignant Isolde’s *Liebestod* from Wagner’s *Tristan and Isolde*, followed by Ottorino Respighi’s swirling “Pines of Rome.” After the final applause, the celebration continues into the midnight hour, with the Concertgebouw foyers transformed into a lively after‑party where fans can share the experience with musicians and fellow concert lovers alike. Secure your spot for an unforgettable night of world‑class performance and cinematic elegance—details and tickets are available online.