Thielemann takes over Barenboim’s Korea tour
NewsSeoul media have just reported that Christian Thielemann will stand in for the unwell Daniel Barenboim in next months tour by the Staatskapelle Berlin.
The orchestra will perform two Brahms symphonies on November 28 and 30.
Koreans are advised:
Those who want a refund can call Interpark’s customer service center at 1544-1555 and can cancel the tickets without additional fees.
“Those who want a refund… ”
lol, as if!
Doesn’t Thielemann have a full-time job elsewhere?
Just saying.
(*snicker* I guess that’s his way of saying “up yours” once his contract wasn’t renewed at Dresden.)
Which full-time job? His “chief conductor” gig in Dresden, with ten opera performances per year? I really wonder if now Staatsoper Berlin seriously intends to work this way, without a GMD.
They’re going to Korea for just two concerts? That doesn’t make any sense.
Refund? Seriously?
The Asian societies pay millions and millions for these tours, they’re literally turning away corporate sponsors. I’ve. Just got back from this evening’s VPO concert in Hong Kong and it was packed with Jockey Club sponsors
It sounds like they backed a winner!
It is three concerts. Actually, there will be another private concert. An in fact most performances in Korea are refundable.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s Barenboim or Thielemann: I wouldn’t have got a ticket in the first place.
Good to know, thanks!
It’s very important that you told us that.
Yes, it’s repertoire that counts most.
“two Brahms symphonies”
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Well, thanks very much. That “clears the air” for the rest of us!
But first, one more performance — tonight — of Bruckner’s 8th Symphony with the Chicago Symphony. Have been looking forward to this since it was announced last March.
and more concerts in Japan concluding in Tokyo with 3 concerts
Thielemann is not known for touring a lot. I can’t help wondering whether this is the beginning of a long term relationship. Between sound culture, and being both a pit and concert hall orchestra, the Staatskapelle Berlin is a great fit for Thielemann. And Thielemann may be a great fit the Staatskapelle.
Yes – I can’t see him in Chicago away from Germany (and his mother). I believe Norman once said Thielemann was as German as a bratwurst in a bierkeller which hits the mark. Now that the Staatskapelle opportunity has opened up, I can’t imagine those talks with Barenboim round at his place aren’t about succession planning. The Berlin boy will want to come home.
Chicago, that city of broad shoulders, is pretty damn Germanic. Thielemann would fit right in any Chicago sports bar with a mug of beer and a platter of ribs.
Thielemann does not fit into anything involving any kind of team sport. There was a bio documentary on German TV about him a while ago in which he went off on how much he hated team sports in school. That’s a total mismatch.
I’d be extremely surprised if he wanted to live in the USA, unless getting a massive pay packet for a short term gig.
You will find Thielemann NEVER EVER in a sports bar. Besides he hates travelling if not absolut necessary.
He is not german, he is “Berlinian”!
Even after concerts in Dresden he is driving home to Berlin (aprox 200 km). To be chied conductor in Berlin is his absolut goal
Thielemann has a genuine history with and affection for Chicago. It isn’t some on the lark thing.
https://music.newcity.com/2022/10/21/remarkable-return-a-conversation-with-maestro-christian-thielemann-upon-his-return-to-chicago-after-more-than-twenty-years/
The best solution is to name Thielemann Principal Guest Conductor, a post held by only three people: Giulini, Abbado and Boulez.
I really think this arrangement would make every party and constituent genuinely happy and satisfied.
And who would be the Principal Conductor?
Petros Linardos: Und er ist ein Berliner!
Actually it’s 3 concerts in Seoul. The concert on 29th is ‘invitation’ concert, not on public sale.
Any news from anywhere re; how Barenboim’s recovery is going ? Not nice the way the tone of the press is that they’re writing his Obituary !
I wonder if DB will make his 80th birthday concert in a couple of weeks
Staatskapelle Berlin has an environmental agenda and gives “Klimakonzerte” to support climate protection projects. I find it then utterly inconsistent to go on tour in Asia. This should be the first thing to scrap if they want to protect the environment.
We all love christian thielemann
Thielemann is now confirmed for the Japan dates.
I have tickets for the Brahms cycle at Suntory Hall.
Very sorry that Daniel Barenboim is not able to come to Japan. I wish him the very best.
But also very excited that Christian Thielemann is coming instead. The best possible replacement.
What’s up with Thielemann jumping in left and right these days?
Wishing Daniel Barenboim good health and better days. His absence is a loss to the music world.