Mendelssohn & Mozart

Event

When:: Fri, 2. May 2025 - Sun, 4. May 2025
Category:: Live Music in Rotterdam

Description

Rotterdam Philharmonic marks Remembrance Week with once-banned repertoire

In a poignant tribute during the week of National Remembrance, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra presents a programme of works by Mendelssohn and Mozart—music that was banned during the Nazi occupation.

Mendelssohn’s overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings a sparkling, fairy-tale lightness, contrasted by the solemn power of his Symphony No. 5, the “Reformation”, a deeply moving piece that bridges Bach’s heritage with the Romantic grandeur of Bruckner, Wagner and Mahler.

Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 adds a lyrical centrepiece, while a world première by Dutch composer Metselaar completes the programme—a reflection on memory, identity and the enduring power of music in times of darkness and light.

📅 Friday 2 May 2025 – 20:30
📅 Sunday 4 May 2025 – 14:15
📍 de Doelen, Grote Zaal
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Venue

Location:: De Doelen
Street:: Schouwburgplein 50
Postcode:: 3012 CL
City:: Rotterdam

Description

De Doelen is located in the heart of Rotterdam, easily accessible by public transport. The venue is a short walk from Rotterdam Central Station, making it convenient for both local residents and visitors arriving from outside the city. Nearby tram and metro stops also offer easy access to the venue, along with ample parking facilities in the surrounding area.