International Brucknerfest 25: Concerto macabre

Experience a breathtaking journey where cinema and concert hall collide in International Brucknerfest 25: Concerto macabre. Join Italian pianist Giuseppe Albanese and the Bruckner Orchester Linz, led by conductor Markus Poschner, for a singular evening of dramatic music and cinematic storytelling. This extraordinary program weaves together two captivating piano concertos, blurring the lines between film score and orchestral masterpiece. Witness the mesmerizing *Spellbound Concerto* by Miklós Rózsa, drawn from his unforgettable Oscar-winning score for Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful thriller. Then, plunge into the chilling atmosphere of Bernard Herrmann's *Concerto macabre*, famously featured in the film *Hangover Square*. This powerful work initially emerged from Herrmann’s rivalry with Bernard Herrmann, who was originally slated to score Hitchcock's *Spellbound*. The program also features a suite from Herrmann's iconic score to *Vertigo*, and culminates in Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Symphony in F-sharp minor, a vibrant testament to the composer’s return to the concert hall after achieving Hollywood fame. Korngold masterfully blends the glamour of Los Angeles with the tradition of Vienna, creating a work that, as conductor Dmitri Mitropoulos declared, represents “the perfect work of modernity.” Prepare to be swept away by this unique and unforgettable concert experience.