Elgar's Cello Concerto and Stravinsky's Firebird

Vaughan Williams / Elgar / Kapralova / Stravinsky Music can elevate and uplift humanity like no other medium. With his sublime Firebird suite, Igor Stravinsky puts every listener into a trance. In 1910, this ballet composition meant the great breakthrough for the young audacious Stravinsky. The flaming feathers of the mythical Firebird symbolize resurrection and an unfathomable feeling of happiness. The tumultuous heartbeat of Stravinsky's music leaves no one unmoved. That same feverish sensation is created by the renowned Cello Concerto by Edward Elgar. Soul-conquering beautiful cello music that forms the holy of holies for every solo cellist. Now Philzuid has enlisted Belgian-Israeli cellist Liav Kerbel to color Elgar's dream score fresh and imaginatively. Earlier, Kerbel already shared the stage with stars such as Mischa Maisky and Maxim Vengerov. Philzuid furthermore gives ample room to the young Finnish conducting talent Emilia Hoving for a fiery plea for this…