music
February 13, 2026
Conductor: Griffiths: Belgrade Philharmonic plays with a lot of passion
British conductor Howard Griffiths stated today that the Belgrade Philharmonic is capable of expressing emotions through music, which is the most important thing.
TL;DR
- Conductor Howard Griffiths believes the Belgrade Philharmonic's greatest strength is its capacity for emotional musical expression.
- The orchestra will perform Hans Zender's interpretation of Schubert's 'Winter Journey' with tenor James Way and an unusual chamber orchestra.
- Zender's version of 'Winter Journey' requires a large ensemble with instruments not typically found in an orchestra, presenting a significant challenge.
- Griffiths plans to return to Belgrade in three weeks to record Benjamin Britten's 'Piano Concerto'.
- He looks forward to enjoying ćevapi and meeting friends from the orchestra during his visits.
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