Strauss, Beethoven, Ravel

Strauss, Beethoven, Ravel — three musical worlds united by the themes of movement, dance, and transformation: the Viennese waltz, a dramatic Beethoven concerto, and the unsettling choreography of Ravel.

The Suite from Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier evokes old Vienna: irony, lyricism, the waltz, and lightness. Here, the music constantly balances between theatrical grace and the sensation of time slipping away. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 represents a step from the classical tradition of Mozart toward his own unique drama. Contrasts, tension, and internal momentum reign here, while the slow movement offers an almost timeless tranquility, giving way to a life-affirming finale. Ravel’s La Valse is a "choreographic poem" in which a familiar dance gradually transforms into an elemental force spiraling out of control. Written in the aftermath of World War I, the music resonates as a symbol of the vanishing old Europe: behind the orchestral splendor lies tension and the inevitability of collapse.

Three composers. Three perspectives on the unstoppable passage of time. And—eternal music.