Wed, 17.06.2026
Steven Isserlis plays Dvořák
Concert title
Steven Isserlis plays Dvořák
Date
Wed 17.06.2026
Start of the concert
19:30
program
Antonín Dvořák's Cello Concerto is a rare gem: sophisticated yet accessible art music that speaks to the mind, heart, and ears alike. It's a piece that truly makes attending a concert worthwhile—and one that inspires performers anew each time. What could be more wonderful than hearing this piece performed by the marvelous Steven Isserlis!
Dvořák's entire refinement will shine through, as will his old love story, which likely belongs to the work's secret origins. The old story dates back to Dvořák's Czech youth; however, he composed the concerto in America. The "American" music expected of him there was probably precisely the blend of artistic ambition and audience appeal that his Cello Concerto achieves so perfectly. His grandson, Aaron Copland, followed suit fifty years later, composing a ballet score full of shimmering, clear, and intricately woven music with many beautiful wind solos. The work was originally titled "Ballet for Martha," as it was created for and with Martha Graham, a pioneering dancer and choreographer of the mid-20th century.
The essence of Copland's music can be felt even without knowing the story of a young farming couple. Imaginative ears will hear at times the sweeping Appalachian hills, at others convivial dances, and at still others the emotions of the young couple. Whether the title "Appalachian Spring" refers to "spring" or a "spring" in the Appalachians is unclear, but ultimately irrelevant. Fortunately, both interpretations fit the Winterthur season's theme of "Origins."
Program:
Aaron Copland - «Appalachian Spring» Ballet for Orchestra
INTERMISSION
Antonín Dvořák - Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
Dvořák's entire refinement will shine through, as will his old love story, which likely belongs to the work's secret origins. The old story dates back to Dvořák's Czech youth; however, he composed the concerto in America. The "American" music expected of him there was probably precisely the blend of artistic ambition and audience appeal that his Cello Concerto achieves so perfectly. His grandson, Aaron Copland, followed suit fifty years later, composing a ballet score full of shimmering, clear, and intricately woven music with many beautiful wind solos. The work was originally titled "Ballet for Martha," as it was created for and with Martha Graham, a pioneering dancer and choreographer of the mid-20th century.
The essence of Copland's music can be felt even without knowing the story of a young farming couple. Imaginative ears will hear at times the sweeping Appalachian hills, at others convivial dances, and at still others the emotions of the young couple. Whether the title "Appalachian Spring" refers to "spring" or a "spring" in the Appalachians is unclear, but ultimately irrelevant. Fortunately, both interpretations fit the Winterthur season's theme of "Origins."
Program:
Aaron Copland - «Appalachian Spring» Ballet for Orchestra
INTERMISSION
Antonín Dvořák - Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
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Other ticket outlets
- Winterthur Tourism, Main Train Station, CH-8400 Winterthur
- Ticket Corner, all Swiss ticket outlets
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