FROM VIENNA TO THE NEW WORLD
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Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra
FROM VIENNA TO THE NEW WORLD
Sunday 11 October 15:00
Musaion Theatre, University of Pretoria
Songs of Love, Life and Longing
The Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra invites audiences to one of its most ambitious and captivating concerts of the 2026 season.
A rare opportunity to experience the full sonority of a Romantic symphony orchestra in a programme that spans the elegance of Vienna and the sweeping horizons of the New World.
From Vienna to the New World is a grand symphonic celebration that journeys from the elegance of Vienna's Golden Age to the sweeping landscapes and unforgettable melodies of the New World. Featuring internationally acclaimed Korean bass-baritone Euihyun Park, this special concert promises an afternoon of great orchestral masterpieces, beloved songs and musical storytelling at its finest.
Under the baton of Schalk van der Merwe, the orchestra presents a richly varied programme filled with romance, nostalgia, passion and triumph. Highlights include Mahler's sublime Rückert-Lieder, Tchaikovsky's dazzling Capriccio Italien, Dvorák's beloved Going Home, Johann Strauss II's magnificent Künstlerleben Waltz, Brahms' energetic Hungarian Dance No. 1, Schubert's moving An die Musik and Sibelius' inspirational Finlandia.
The concert opens with the sparkling Overture to Gräfin Mariza by Emmerich Kálmán and concludes with one of the most stirring orchestral finales ever written.
Renowned for his warm, resonant voice, exceptional musicianship and commanding stage presence, Euihyun Park joins the orchestra in Mahler's deeply personal Rückert-Lieder, Dvorák's cherished Going Home and Schubert's heartfelt tribute to the transformative power of music, An die Musik. His appearance marks a significant highlight of the concert and offers audiences the opportunity to hear one of Korea's distinguished young vocal artists in a programme perfectly suited to the richness and depth of the bass-baritone voice.
This promises to be a landmark musical event in Pretoria's cultural calendar and a memorable afternoon for lovers of orchestral music.
PROGRAMME
Emmerich Kálmán
Overture to Gräfin Mariza
Gustav Mahler
Four Rückert-Lieder
Ich atmet' einen linden Duft
Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder
Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen
Liebst du um Schönheit
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Capriccio Italien
INTERVAL
Franz von Suppé
Poet and Peasant Overture
Antonín Dvorák
Going Home from Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Euihyun Park, baritone
Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 1
Johann Strauss II
Künstlerleben (Artist's Life) Waltz
Franz Schubert
An die Musik
(Orchestration by Max Reger)
Euihyun Park, baritone
Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
This concert is presented with the generous support of the Rupert Music Foundation, whose continued commitment to classical music is deeply appreciated. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Korean Cultural Center for its support of Euihyun Park's participation, and to the University of Pretoria for its valued collaboration in hosting this performance at the Musaion.
FROM VIENNA TO THE NEW WORLD
Sunday 11 October 15:00
Musaion Theatre, University of Pretoria
Songs of Love, Life and Longing
The Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra invites audiences to one of its most ambitious and captivating concerts of the 2026 season.
A rare opportunity to experience the full sonority of a Romantic symphony orchestra in a programme that spans the elegance of Vienna and the sweeping horizons of the New World.
From Vienna to the New World is a grand symphonic celebration that journeys from the elegance of Vienna's Golden Age to the sweeping landscapes and unforgettable melodies of the New World. Featuring internationally acclaimed Korean bass-baritone Euihyun Park, this special concert promises an afternoon of great orchestral masterpieces, beloved songs and musical storytelling at its finest.
Under the baton of Schalk van der Merwe, the orchestra presents a richly varied programme filled with romance, nostalgia, passion and triumph. Highlights include Mahler's sublime Rückert-Lieder, Tchaikovsky's dazzling Capriccio Italien, Dvorák's beloved Going Home, Johann Strauss II's magnificent Künstlerleben Waltz, Brahms' energetic Hungarian Dance No. 1, Schubert's moving An die Musik and Sibelius' inspirational Finlandia.
The concert opens with the sparkling Overture to Gräfin Mariza by Emmerich Kálmán and concludes with one of the most stirring orchestral finales ever written.
Renowned for his warm, resonant voice, exceptional musicianship and commanding stage presence, Euihyun Park joins the orchestra in Mahler's deeply personal Rückert-Lieder, Dvorák's cherished Going Home and Schubert's heartfelt tribute to the transformative power of music, An die Musik. His appearance marks a significant highlight of the concert and offers audiences the opportunity to hear one of Korea's distinguished young vocal artists in a programme perfectly suited to the richness and depth of the bass-baritone voice.
This promises to be a landmark musical event in Pretoria's cultural calendar and a memorable afternoon for lovers of orchestral music.
PROGRAMME
Emmerich Kálmán
Overture to Gräfin Mariza
Gustav Mahler
Four Rückert-Lieder
Ich atmet' einen linden Duft
Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder
Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen
Liebst du um Schönheit
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Capriccio Italien
INTERVAL
Franz von Suppé
Poet and Peasant Overture
Antonín Dvorák
Going Home from Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Euihyun Park, baritone
Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 1
Johann Strauss II
Künstlerleben (Artist's Life) Waltz
Franz Schubert
An die Musik
(Orchestration by Max Reger)
Euihyun Park, baritone
Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
This concert is presented with the generous support of the Rupert Music Foundation, whose continued commitment to classical music is deeply appreciated. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Korean Cultural Center for its support of Euihyun Park's participation, and to the University of Pretoria for its valued collaboration in hosting this performance at the Musaion.
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Musaion Theatre, Tribeca Campus, 429/357 Ring Rd, Tshwane, 0083, South Africa, Pretoria
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