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Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts the Rotterdam Philharmonic

Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Senja Rummukainen
Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
Sat 14.03.2026 – 20:00
Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerpen
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Sat 14.03.26
20:00
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Music history is filled with moments that leave an indelible impression. Elgar’s Cello Concerto opens with the melancholic embrace of the cello, followed by the orchestra’s emotional response, conveying beauty, simplicity, and deep sadness. Written after World War I, it reflects Elgar’s disbelief in humanity and the sorrow following immense suffering. Similarly, Shostakovich, under the heavy hand of Stalin’s regime, spent years balancing his personal expression with political restrictions. Yet, this programme is not all sorrow. Shostakovich’s playful finale and Elgar’s glimmers of hope are complemented by Rimsky- Korsakov’s vibrant Capriccio espagnol. After the storm, the sun shines again. The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Finnish maestro Santtu-Matias Rouvali, with Senja Rummukainen, a gifted cellist from Finland, performing Elgar’s masterpiece.

Part of

Programme

Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol, opus 34

Elgar Concerto for Cello in E minor, opus 85

Shostakovich Symphony No. 6 in B minor, opus 54

Santtu-Matias Rouvali

conductor

Senja Rummukainen

cello

Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest

orchestra