GABRIEL
BEBEȘELEA
NEWS
APR 17, 2024
SCHUMANN WITH THE "GEORGE ENESCU" PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
On the 18th and 19th of April, GabrielBebeselea and the "George Enescu" Philharmonic Orchestra present Schumann's enchanting musical mastery as they embark on a captivating journey through the depths of emotion with Schumann's Piano Concerto and his evocative Manfred: Dramatic Poem.
In the first part of the program, Schumann's Piano Concerto, a work of profound depth and exquisite beauty, is performed by the acclaimed Alexander Melnikov.
In the second part, the orchestra is delving into the depths of emotion with Robert Schumann's hauntingly beautiful "Manfred." This dramatic poem, inspired by Lord Byron's work, takes the audience on a journey through the tormented soul of its titular character, Manfred - brought to life by Vlad Ivanov - painting a vivid landscape of passion, despair, and ultimately, redemption.
FEB 23., 2024
GABRIEL BEBEȘELEA CONDUCTS
MAHLER'S 3RD SYMPHONY
Long-time Mahler champion Gabriel Bebeșelea leads the "Transylvania" State Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra and the Junior VIP Children’s Choir in a performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3 on the 23rd of February, Mezzo Liza Kadelnik takes center stage as soloist in Mahler’s vast tribute to nature and love.
JAN 14, 2024
GABRIEL BEBEȘELEA RETURNS TO THE BOCHUMER SYMPHONIKER
Gabriel Bebeșelea returns to the Bochumer Symphoniker for two concerts on the 18th and 19th of January. He will lead a programme comprising J.S. Bach’s cantata "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” BWV 60 and Alban Berg’s Violin Concerto in the first part, while in the second part "Mathis der Maler“ by Paul Hindemith will round up the evening’s programme.
As soloists for Bach’s "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” cantata, Henriette Gödde, Patrick Grahl and Konstantin Wolff take center stage as soloists. Ilya Gringolts is the soloist for Alban Berg’s Violin Concerto.
DEC 11, 2023
REQUIEM “IN MEMORIAM” DEDICATED TO THE VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM - WORLD PREMIERE
In 2023 Timișoara is the European Capital of Culture and, on December 16th, it will commemorate 34 years since the anti-communist Revolution began in Timișoara and spread throughout Romania.
Seven countries in Central and Eastern Europe had, more or less violently, gone through Revolutions in 1989, that transformed them from communist dictatorships into democracies.
To mark this event, the "Banatul" Philharmonic Orchestra commissioned a collective Requiem in memory of the victims of communism and the '89 Revolution. The initiative for this project belongs to Gabriel Bebeșelea, who is the "Banatul" Philharmonic’s Conductor is Residence in 2023, and who will also conduct the Requiem’s premiere in Timișoara, on December 16th.
Since the Missa prodefunctis consists of 7 key moments, exactly the number of countries whose destiny changed after 1989, Gabriel Bebeșelea thought it is appropriate to choose the order of the parts of the Requiem in the chronological order of the beginning of the uprisings/revolutions, starting with Poland and ending with Romania: Zygmunt Krauze (Poland) - Introitus, Martin Smolka (Czech Republic) - Sequentia, Iris Szeghy (Slovakia) - Offertorio, Sven Helbig (East Germany) - Sanctus, Laszlo Tihanyi (Hungary) – Agnus Dei, Dobrinka Tabakova (Bulgaria) - Communio, Dan Dediu (Romania) – Responsorium.
NOV 14, 2023
MUSICA RICERCATA OP. 6
Musica Ricercata Op.6 takes place between 16. - 30. November in Timișoara.
Starting from the slogan of the European Capital of Culture 2023, "Shine Your Light! Light up your city!", Musica Ricercata Op.6 presents the metaphorical illumination of Timișoara during the Age of Enlightenment. All the events in Musica Ricercata Op.6 "Lux Timisiensis" demonstrate the cultural synchronicity between Timișoara and Western Europe in the immediate period following Timișoara's liberation from the Ottoman occupation.
The festival kicks off on November 16th with a concert by Musica Ricercata under Gabriel Bebeselea’s direction and featuring the renowned countertenor Valer Sabadus. The festival will also feature prestigious artists such as the Academy of Ancient Music, Le Concert Spirituel, and violinist Elicia Silverstein, who will perform Heinrich Biber's complete Rosary Sonatas alongside organist and harpsichordist Marco Mencoboni.
Additionally, the festival will celebrate the Year of Dimitrie Cantemir with a concert by the Derya Türkan ensemble. Beyond the concerts and workshops, the festival will also be joined by the great poet Radu Vancu, who will engage in a discussion with the audience about the Enlightenment and its influence on Timișoara.