Overview
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner’s birth, the Berliner Philharmoniker presents his Fifth Symphony — one of the composer’s grandest works. From the awestruck opening to the magisterial final chorale, the symphony showcases the plushness and precision of this revered orchestra. “Even at the very top of the field, playing this spectacular — this virtuosic, colorful, confident, unified and committed — is vanishingly rare” (The New York Times).
Three reasons why you should get your tickets today
- One of the world’s leading orchestras: The Berliner Philharmoniker has wowed the world for over 140 years, consistently recognized as one of the greats. Of their last appearance at Symphony Center in 2022, the Chicago Tribune wrote, “under Petrenko’s baton, these superhuman musicians embraced what it means to be human … they move together; they breathe together ... they sing together, even in their silence.”
- Celebrate classical music history: 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner’s birth, and to celebrate, the Berliner Philharmoniker is performing all of Bruckner’s symphonies over two seasons. At Symphony Center, they present his monumental Fifth Symphony, described by The Times of London as “at times exquisitely intimate and at others cosmically vast."
- Witness the mastery of conductor Kirill Petrenko: In a recent performance of Bruckner’s Fifth Symphony, “Petrenko controlled the dynamics and intensity of tone as if using studio sound controls not a baton, the orchestra acutely responsive to his gestures” (The Guardian). He is deeply engaged with the core Classical-Romantic repertoire, perfectly equipped to lead this prestigious orchestra in a tribute to one of the great symphonists.
