Europakonzert 2011 - Madrid

For twenty years, the Berlin Philharmonic has celebrated its 1882 founding with a concert at a major European venue, and the 2011 event takes place at the magnificent Teatro Real in Madrid. Under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, the renowned orchestra performs Joaquín Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto de Aranjuez, Emmanuel Chabrier’s exuberant Espaňa, and Sergey Rachmaninov’s dramatic Second Symphony. For the first piece, the orchestra is joined by famous flamenco guitarist Caňizares, whose virtuosity and sensitivity are on full display in this multi-faceted and subtle work. The soloist's virtuosity, his technique, harmony, strength and sensitivity have distinguished Caňizares as a unique artist, considered one of the great flamenco musicians of the turn of the century. Above anything else, however, Caňizares praises simplicity and purity of sound, transmitting a message with a high emotional impact, as is proven in this splendid concert. (97 min)