Bruch with Adelina Hansani and Armen Nazarian

Philzuid spotlights two remarkable discoveries of German Romanticism: Emilie Mayer's dramatic Faust Overture and Max Bruch's Double Concerto. Originally written for clarinet and viola, Bruch later created a version for violin and viola, brimming with lyricism and expression.

After all, no composer makes the violin sing as passionately as Bruch. Now, this undiscovered Bruch gem takes center stage, with Philzuid's concertmaster Adelina Hasani and principal violist Armen Nazarian as soloists. Together, they bring Bruch's melodies to life in a performance brimming with warmth and finesse. The romantic journey continues with Mendelssohn's Third Symphony, the "Scottish." Inspired by Scotland's dramatic landscapes and historic sites, Mendelssohn painted a symphonic scene of the rugged Scottish countryside. Chief conductor Duncan Ward leads Philzuid through a program in which the beauty and power of Romantic music shine.