Beethoven Piano Concerto in C minor

The Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Michel Tabachnik and featuring Norwegian pianist Christian Ihle Hadland at the piano, presents an evening that unites Europe’s musical traditions. At its heart is Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, a work of dramatic contrasts and lyrical intensity, oscillating between powerful tutti passages and delicate solo moments.

Following this, Maurice Ravel’s "La Valse" unfolds its captivating ambivalence: originally conceived as a homage to Johann Strauss the Younger, the piece evolves into a sweeping, almost menacing dance that blends the elegance of the waltz with modern expressiveness. A European ensemble—spanning from Brussels to Norway and Switzerland—for an evening rich in sonic diversity and emotional depth.