Program

Joseph Haydn, Symphony No. 82 in C Major, Hob. I:82, "The Bear"

1. Vivace assai

2. Allegretto

3. Menuetto

4. Vivace

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

1. Allegro

2. Adagio

3. Allegro assai

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rondo in A Minor K. 511

Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104

1. Allegro molto moderato

2. Allegretto moderato

3. Poco vivace

4. Allegro molto

Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105

Paavo Järvi conducts Haydn, Mozart, Sibelius — With Menahem Pressler

The Orchestre de Paris – Menahem Pressler's Birthday Concert

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Cast

Menahem Pressler — Pianist

Orchestre de Paris

Paavo Järvi — Conductor

Program notes

On the day of his 90th birthday, Menahem Pressler joins Paavo Järvi and the Orchestre de Paris at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.

There have been quite a few child prodigies in the history of music. An equally noteworthy phenomenon is that of a musician who, after an 80-year-long performing career, finds himself still capable of continuing his concert life, especially in front of large audiences. Menahem Pressler is one of these lucky few, a “venerable prodigy”, who after 53 years as the legendary pianist of the Beaux-Arts trio (from 1955 to 2008), is now enjoying an incredible musical comeback, returning him once more to the solo career he long enjoyed.

Photo: © Julien Mignot

A closer look: featured composers

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Jean Sibelius

Joseph Haydn

Further listening: featured works

Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer)

Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105

Jean Sibelius (Composer)