
Orchestra Lagrandt
Orchestra Lagrandt is a new chamber ensemble that brings together the young talents of Holland’s classical music scene. The group plans to specialize in music of the 19th and early 20th centuries, with a unique respect for the way it was performed in its time. Lagrandt is particularly interested in reviving the Romantic spirit, one that held the individuality of an orchestra and its music in high esteem.
Schubert Symphony 9
Schubert’s 9th Symphony is the perfect emblem of that epoch—a masterpiece that was misunderstood during its time. Franz Schubert (1797–1828) composed this “great” symphony between 1824 and 1826, hopeful for a Viennese premiere by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde. However, the orchestra rehearsed the work several times in 1827 before ultimately deeming it too difficult for their forces. It was not for another twelve years that Robert Schumann would obtain the manuscript from Schubert’s brother and pass it on to Felix Mendelssohn for its 1839 premiere at the Leipzig Gewandhaus.
Ian Arthur Plansker, conductor
Ian Arthur Plansker is an emerging conductor & composer from Detroit, USA. Encouraged by his versatility, he has conducted concert music, opera, ballet, and his own works across North America & Europe. He has a special affinity for Romanticism and looks to it frequently for his own writing. Currently, he is pursuing a master’s in pianoforte performance with Olga Pashchenko at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
A work as immense as Schubert’s 9th symphony opens endless artistic possibilities. Orchestra Lagrandt will present it as their premiere concert to interpret a new sound of heroic Romanticism. Join them March 1st at 7 P.M. in the Haitinkzaal of Conservatorium van Amsterdam for their bold debut.