Sir Simon Rattle conducts Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Stravinsky, and Lincke — With Yefim Bronfman

Waldbühne 2009: Russian Rhythms

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Cast

Yefim Bronfman — Pianist

Berliner Philharmoniker

Sir Simon Rattle — Conductor

Program notes

A 100% Russian program in the stunning outdoor amphitheater of Berlin.

The Waldbühne in Berlin, one of the most appealing outdoor amphitheaters on the European continent, is the home of the Berliner Philharmoniker's summer concerts. With over 20,000 in attendance, they are some of the most popular classical music concerts in the world.

In 2009 about 22,000 people had come together at the Berlin Waldbühne to enjoy the traditional summer picnic concert. The theme of the evening was "Russian rhythms," and star conductor Sir Simon Rattle, the Berliner Philharmoniker and Yefim Bronfman, one of the most famous pianists in the world today, presented a superb selection of Russian music.

Photo: © Monika Rittershaus

A closer look: featured composers

Igor Stravinsky

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Sergei Rachmaninov

Further listening: featured works

The Rite of Spring

Igor Stravinsky (Composer)

Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30

Sergei Rachmaninov (Composer)

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#Russian Music #The World's Greatest Concert Halls #The Russian Pianists #The Piano Masters #Summer concerts at the Waldbühne #The Most Beautiful Ballet Music #Summertime! #Rachmaninov's Piano Concertos #The sounds of springtime

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