Winter Concerts
Program
| Prokofiev | Les Montaigues et les Capulets |
| Tchaikovsky | Variations on a Rococo Theme op. 33 with Emma Naegele |
| Rachmaninoff | Symphony No. 2 in E minor |
When
Sunday, November 29, 2026, 3:15 PM, Kruisheren Chapel Uden
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 8:15 PM, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Conductor
Samuel Tamarit Otero
About the program
With “Les Montaigues et les Capulets,” Sergei Prokofiev brings one of the most famous parts of his ballet Romeo and Juliet to life. The menacing march and powerful rhythms depict the centuries-old enmity between the Montaigue and Capulet families. Prokofiev (1891–1953) was known for his innovative style, in which sharp contrasts, unexpected harmonies, and compelling melodies come together.
In the “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” Tchaikovsky returns to the elegance and refinement of the eighteenth century. The work, written for cello and orchestra, consists of a series of virtuosic variations on an original theme inspired by the music of Mozart. We will play this piece together with the cellist. Emma Naegele.
Rachmaninov's Second Symphony is one of the highlights of the late Romantic repertoire. After his First Symphony received devastating reviews at its premiere, the composer struggled for years with insecurity and a creative block. However, with his Second Symphony, Rachmaninov (1873–1943) proved his great compositional talent. The work is characterized by lush orchestral sounds, broad melodic lines, and an intense emotional charge that continues to move audiences to this day.
About the Eindhoven Symphony Orchestra
The Eindhoven Symphony Orchestra has been a fixture in Eindhoven's music scene since 1969. The orchestra consists of professionals and skilled amateurs, totaling approximately 60 members from the Eindhoven region and beyond.
It is an orchestra for young and old, where making beautiful music together and a friendly atmosphere come first. Symphony Orchestra Eindhoven regularly undertakes projects with music ensembles and choirs, and also gives an annual concert for (young) children.
