Orchestra concert Thun Castle Concerts
The evening opens with three minuets by Giacomo Puccini - originally
intended for string quartet, in the orchestral version by Matthias Arter fine
illuminated. Out of this chamber music gesture grows a large-scale
matic dialog: Anastasia Kobekina, one of the most sought-after cellists of her
generation, leads through Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations with a light hand,
clear line and noticeable joy of playing.
After the interval, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances in a version introduced by Kobekina.
version for violoncello and orchestra offers a fresh look at the current situation.
familiar melodies. At the end, Brahms’ Serenade No. 2 in A major op. 16 unfolds
their warm, independent sound: the special instrumentation without violins
creates space for luminous woodwind colors, wide viola bows and a
velvety foundation of the low strings.
The Basel Chamber Orchestra stands for artistic versatility and stylistic diversity.
sound culture - from historically informed to contemporary. Anastasia
Kobekina, honored with the Leonard Bernstein Award 2024, among others, combines
combines technical brilliance with inquisitive musicality.
Date and time
June 24, 2026, 19:30
Address
Thun City Church
Organizer
Thun Castle Concerts
Works
Giacomo Puccini Three Minuets originally for string quartet, in a version for chamber orchestra by Matthias Arter Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme op. 33 Johannes Brahms Hungarian Dances version for violoncello and orchestra by Anastasia Kobekina Johannes Brahms Serenade No. 2 in A major op. 16
Soloists
Anastasia Kobekina, violoncello
Admission price
1st cat. CHF 75.-, 2nd cat. CHF 55.-, 3rd cat. CHF 40.