Maestro Christian Thielemann reunites with the legendary Vienna Philharmonic for two nights of pure Austro-German mastery at Shanghai Oriental Art Center. Celebrating their 25-year artistic partnership, this powerhouse duo will deliver authoritative interpretations of Schumann, Brahms, and Bruckner – composers whose works live in the orchestra's DNA.

Having twice conducted the Vienna New Year's Concert (2019, 2024) and recently honored as the orchestra's honorary member, Thielemann sculpts the Philharmonic's famed "golden sound" with precision and grandeur. The 2025 tour marks a must-see event for audiophiles – where Bruckner's sacred architectures meet Schumann's Rhine-inspired lyricism under one of classical music's most compelling batons.

Program Details

November 22 (Sat) 19:30

• Schumann: Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish" (Sunlit melodies evoking the Rhine)
• Brahms: Symphony No. 4 (The composer's darkly magnificent final symphony)

November 23 (Sun) 19:30

• Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 (A cathedral in sound, with dazzling counterpoint)

Program subject to change. Latecomers may not be admitted.

Why It Matters

• Historic Partnership: Thielemann and the Vienna Phil have recorded benchmark Bruckner cycles together.
• Authenticity: The orchestra premiered 4 Bruckner symphonies – this is the closest to "original sound."
• Rarity: The 380/580 RMB tickets are name-tied (non-transferable), making higher tiers the only resale option.

Audience Notes

• No entry for children under 1.2m – these symphonies demand undivided attention.

Pro Tip: Compare Thielemann's 2019 Shanghai Bruckner with this performance – his interpretation has deepened since becoming the Berlin State Opera's music director in 2024.

Artist Credentials

• Vienna Philharmonic: 180+ years defining "Wiener Klangstil" (Viennese sound). The only top orchestra without a permanent conductor – they choose legends like Thielemann.
• Christian Thielemann: The heir to Karajan's precision + Furtwängler's spontaneity. Fresh from conducting Tannhäuser at Bayreuth Festival 2025.

"When Thielemann conducts Bruckner, you hear the composer arguing with God – and the Vienna Phil makes you believe both sides are winning." – Die Presse