RFO with Karina Canellakis - Photo: Eduardus Lee

The Groot Omroepkoor and Nathalia Milstein

Programme

  • Sven David Sandström In paradisum
  • Johannes Brahms Five Songs
  • Johannes Brahms Intermezzo opus 117 no. 1
  • Knut Nystedt Three Motets, Op. 43, No. 2: Peace, I leave with you
  • Hugo Wolf Choruses: The Voice of the Child
  • Arnold Schoenberg Friede auf Erden, Op. 13
  • Cecilia McDowall Standing as I do before God
  • Max Reger Three Choirs, Op. 6: Comfort
  • Franz Liszt Poetic and Religious Harmonies S.173: Canticle of Love
  • Max Knigge new work (world premiere)
  • Gustav Mahler / Clytus Gottwald I have lost touch with the world

Each season, the Groot Omroepkoor collaborates with a special soloist. This time, the honor goes to the charismatic pianist Nathalia Milstein. In addition to beloved romantic and modern repertoire, they will perform a new work by Max Knigge, composed especially for them.


’s Musical Heritage: French-born Nathalia Milstein comes from a family of Russian musicians. She began taking piano lessons at the age of four with her father, Serguei Milstein, under whose guidance she began studying at the Geneva Conservatory in 2009. Her rising star received aboost whenshe won the Dublin International Piano Competition in 2015.


, a Passionate Chamber Musician Although Nathalia Milstein has a brilliant solo career, she is also a passionate chamber musician. She regularly performs with her sister, violinist Maria Milstein, who was artist-in-residence for the AVROTROS Friday Concert in the 2021–2022 season. Nathalia Milstein and the Groot Omroepkoor will present a varied program featuring Brahms, Liszt, Mahler, Reger, and the world premiere of a brand-new work by Max Rigge, commissioned for the AVROTROS Friday Concert.

Date:
Friday, January 29, 2027
Time:
8:15 pm
Intermission:
Yes
Location:
TivoliVredenburg

Utrecht
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Large Hall

Performers

Netherlands Radio Choir
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Benjamin Goodson
Conductor, Choral Conductor, Speaking role
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Nathalia Milstein
Piano
Frank Brakkee
Viola
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