Esa-Pekka Salonen on Beethoven’s Famous 1808 Concert in Vienna

“Everything was just a disaster. Most likely, people who survived it, when they walked out of there, they were completely confused and bewildered. There is something really attractive about the total excess of it.” - Esa-Pekka Salonen
Listen to Esa-Pekka Salonen, our Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, talk about why he’s reconstructing one of the most famous concerts ever: Beethoven’s legendary 1808 concert in Vienna. The concert was plagued by mishaps and ran for four hours, but those who were there heard the premieres of some of the greatest music of all time: Beethoven’s 5th and 6th Symphonies and the 4th Piano Concerto, performed by Beethoven himself.
You can join us for a reconstruction of this concert in March 2020, conducted by our Principal Conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen.
14 March 2020, The Anvil, Basingstoke: www.philharmon...
15 March 2020, Royal Festival Hall, London: www.philharmon...
Watch our animated film telling the story of this concert: • Beethoven: 1808 Recons...

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I love mr. Salonen's explanations! They really help me as a person who just got introduced to classical music.

[@gamerz62]

My god!This man just doesn't age,does he?

[@robotypist]

God has been EXTREMELY kind to him. He's magnificent on all levels.

[@RovingPunster]

Just for historically and nostalgically accurate ambiance, they should keep the heat off at the upcoming tribute concert. 😁

[@tonyl3012]

Beautifully insane

[@FredGandt]

A series of smaller events leading up to the big one, playing the "usual" contemporary fair to get people in "the mood", would be effective; as stated, the "shock" of these pieces has faded, but could perhaps be faked, to some degree. I'd love to attend, but cannot. Knock 'em dead \o/

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How i can download (the orchestra) app

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Hi, it's available on iPad only - if you have an iPad you should be able to download it from iTunes. Search for "The Orchestra"

[@majdkhaled6838]

Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK) ohh ok Thanks For Help why this app its not available for all apple products ?

[@ipsumloren2593]

They just made it available for iPhone as well.