Andris Nelsons and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig open new season in Essen

The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, a KD SCHMID touring orchestra, will open its 2024/25 season under the direction of acclaimed conductor Andris Nelsons with a top-class concert series.

The renowned pianist Daniil Trifonov will perform Mozart's Piano Concerto in C major, K. 503, as soloist, accompanying the orchestra. The program also includes Adès' "Shanty - Over the Sea" for string orchestra and Bruckner's Symphony No. 6 in A major, WAB 106.

The season opening concerts will take place on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 19:00 in the Essen Philharmonie, followed by performances in the Cologne Philharmonie on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 20:00 and on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 19:30 at the Lucerne Festival in Lucerne.