The maestro Antony Hermus and the soloist mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj will debut on the island, accompanied by the Sinfónica de Tenerife

 

The Dutch director Antony Hermus makes his debut directing the Sinfónica de Tenerife at the concert this Friday (1st) at 7.30 p.m. in the Auditorio de Tenerife, with a programme featuring the performance of Bruckner's monumental Sixth.

Antony Hermus, the current principal conductor of the Belgian National Orchestra and guest conductor of Opera North, is a leading figure in the musical life of the Netherlands. He has conducted all the major Dutch orchestras, such as the Royal Concertgebouw, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, The Hague Philharmonic and the Rotterdam Philharmonic.

In Tenerife, the conductor will share the stage with mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj, who also debuts with the Sinfónica de Tenerife performing Respighi's Il Tramonto. Kozelj, acclaimed on prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, is known for her charisma and versatility. For these qualities, she has been praised by international critics as one of the best voices.

The first part of this concert includes Olivier Messiaen's Les offrandes oubliées, a reflection on sin and redemption. It is followed by Respighi's Il Tramonto, a highly emotive work for voice and orchestra. Bruckner's Symphony No. 6, known for its majesty and emotional depth and as a representative work of the composer's late-period style, concludes the evening's performances.

As in every Symphonic recital, the Tenerife Association of Music Friends -ATADEM will present a talk about the works to be performed, hosted by Leandro Martín, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Sala Avenida (in the hall of the Auditorio de Tenerife).

Tickets for this concert can be purchased until the day of the event on the website www.sinfonicadetenerife.es, at the auditorium's box office, or by dialling the phone number 902 317 327 from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Audience members may use the Lanzadera Sinfónica, a free bus service taking passengers from the north and south of the island to the Auditorio.  To access this service, you must collect a free bus ticket. Even if you already have a ticket for the concert, you will have to make a reservation for the free transport, as seating will be limited. The bus tickets may be reserved through the same channels used to purchase event tickets until the day before the concert, until 11 p.m.