Widmann and Dohr in conversation
“At least at the beginning, the piece could also be called ‘Let there be sound’,” reveals Jörg Widmann. The horn concerto, which he wrote for principal horn-player Stefan Dohr, will be premiered this week at the Philharmonie Berlin under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. In this video, Widmann and Dohr tell us more about the genesis of the composition.
Interview with Jörg Widmann
After the Berliner Philharmoniker often performed his works, Jörg Widmann is now Composer in Residence for the 2023/24 season.
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