Utopia / Teodor Currentzis

Utopian orchestra

Teodor Currentzis presents his new orchestral project »Utopia« in the Laeiszhalle, bringing together more than 100 musicians from 30 nations for the purpose. »A long-held dream comes true – not just for me, but for a big group of outstanding musicians from all over the world, who join forces to make no compromise in their search for the perfect sound,« enthuses the Greek conductor, who previously set up the orchestra »musicAeterna« and led it to world fame. »Utopia« unites artists from famous orchestras and chamber-music ensembles and from the freelance scene. Currentzis’s idea is to »transfer the dedication and intimacy of chamber-music playing to a large symphony orchestra, in order to rehearse together typical repertoire works at the highest level«. The programme features three of the most sophisticated orchestral works of the early 20th century, composed for the legendary ballet company »Ballets Russes« in Paris.