Estimated duration

2 h, incl. intermission

Organizer

Nordic Artists Management

Peter Tchaikovsky: Violin concerto op.35, TH 59, D major
Peter Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.3 op.29, TH 26, D major (Polish)

The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Jérémie Rhorer, conductor
Bomsori Kim, violin

One of Europe’s most distinctive ensembles, The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen is internationally acclaimed for its transparent sound, rhythmic precision and chamber-music intensity. Renowned for its celebrated Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms cycles, the orchestra combines structural clarity with a vivid sense of momentum—qualities that bring particular freshness to the Romantic repertoire.

The concert is conducted by Jérémie Rhorer, whose work bridges opera and symphonic music. His approach unites fidelity to the score with expressive freedom, shaping performances that balance textural clarity with dramatic impulse.

The soloist, Bomsori Kim, is celebrated for her virtuosity, presence and warm, luminous tone. A prizewinner of major international competitions and a frequent guest with leading orchestras worldwide, she combines technical brilliance with finely shaped lyricism. Her 1725 Guarneri del Gesù “ex-Moller” lends distinctive depth to Tchaikovsky’s soaring lines.

At the centre of the programme stands Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 (1878)—a work of irresistible melodic abundance and brilliance. Composed during a turbulent period in the composer’s life, it radiates vitality and dramatic flair. The expansive first movement unfolds in symphonic dialogue between soloist and orchestra, the intimate Canzonetta offers lyrical introspection, and the finale sparkles with dance-like energy rooted in Russian folk rhythms.

After the interval, Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 (“Polish”) (1875) reveals a brighter side of Tchaikovsky. Unique among his symphonies in its five-movement structure and major-key character, it favours elegance and rhythmic buoyancy over existential struggle. Dance impulses shape the work throughout, culminating in the brilliant polonaise that gives the symphony its nickname.

Together, these two works in D major highlight Tchaikovsky’s gift for melody, colour and theatrical momentum. In the hands of The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Jérémie Rhorer and Bomsori Kim, they unfold with clarity, brilliance and vibrant rhythmic life.