Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra — Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

Virtuoso organist Cameron Carpenter joins the Rotterdam Philharmonic for a spectacular evening where tradition meets cosmic imagination. Known for his flamboyant style and fearless interpretations, Carpenter brings Saint-Saëns’ monumental Organ Symphony to life, described by The New York Times as “fantastic and unforgettable.”

The programme bridges centuries: Samy Moussa’s A Globe Itself Infolding (Dutch première) stands as a 21st-century counterpart to Saint-Saëns’ romantic masterpiece, while Heather Pinkham’s Nowhere and No-When (Dutch première) reaches outward, a dialogue with the universe. Pianist Ralph van Raat adds brilliance, praised for his “sensational lucidity,” in a concert that promises both grandeur and wonder.

Line-up
Luis Castillo-Bricéño — conductor
Cameron Carpenter — organ
Ralph van Raat — piano

Details
Date: Friday 3 October 2025
Time: 20:15
Location: de Doelen, Grote Zaal (Rotterdam)
Tickets: External sale

Programme highlights
Samy Moussa — A Globe Itself Infolding (Dutch première)
Heather Pinkham — Nowhere and No-When (Dutch première)
Camille Saint-Saëns — Symphony No. 3 “Organ Symphony”