A symphonic concert of extraordinary artistic significance: for the first time in Lugano, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Switzerland after a thirty-six-year absence, conducted by Myung-Whun Chung and featuring violinist Maxim Vengerov. The programme combines two masterpieces from the late Romantic and early 20th centuries: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, and Igor Stravinsky's La sagra della primavera.

Although the two works in the programme come from different eras and poetic traditions, they share an extraordinary expressive power and orchestral writing of rare intensity. Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, one of the most famous and demanding pieces in the violin repertoire, requires absolute technical and expressive mastery. Maxim Vengerov, one of the most famous contemporary violinists, manages to bring out the dramatic and lyrical intensity of this work, balancing virtuosity and expressiveness. Stravinsky's La sagra della primavera revolutionised the orchestral language of the 20th century with its primitive rhythms and refined timbre. Maestro Myung-Whun Chung's sensitive and rigorous conducting restores the expressive power of this score, highlighting its structural clarity. With exceptional technique and sound quality, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra promises a unique experience in the musical universe of two of the greatest masters of music of all time.