Göteborgs Konserthus Mozart with Zacharias

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Hear Mozart’s last piano concerto, written shortly before he died at the age of 35. Seated by the piano is Mozart connoisseur Christian Zacharias, a loyal guest of the Gothenburg Symphony as both conductor and soloist. The evening also offers Bruckner’s heartfelt string quintet. 

The long series of concertos that Mozart wrote for his own main instrument, the piano, are among his most beloved works. There were a total of 27. Tonight we hear what is believed to have been Mozart’s very last public performance, Piano Concerto No. 27, which he performed in the spring of 1791. 

Like the vast majority of his piano concertos, it is in major, but with a low-key tone and muted colors. In the finale, there is a playful greeting from a children’s song typical for Mozart. 

Romanticist Anton Bruckner became best known for his robust symphonies. But he also had a tender side that comes out in the string quintet he wrote between his 5th and 6th symphonies. In the heartfelt adagio there are slow, languishing melodies reminiscent of unrequited love. 

Christian Zacharias, born in 1950, is a conductor and internationally acclaimed pianist with Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven as his absolute specialties. Zacharias has previously been first guest conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony. 

Sit back for a meditative full evening with a classical master.

Listen

Get to know the classical pieces.

Introduction to the concert

Take a seat in the Great Hall one hour before the concert begins and learn more about the music you will soon experience! You will get the stories behind the music, knowledge of the composers and own reflections about the classical pieces. The introduction last for about 30 minutes, it is free and free seating in the hall. Warm welcome!