Dvořák’s New World
The opening concert of Firebird’s 14th Season on Tuesday 30 September features Dvořák’s masterpiece From the New World and Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D with Italian violinist Matteo Cimatti and our truly outstanding Firebird
orchestra…
Two monumental composers from the Romantic era – yet from two different musical worlds.
Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), who frequently employed rhythms and other aspects of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia. He was ‘arguably the most versatile… composer of his time’ (Music in the 19th century, OUP) and became an international figure who spent much of his career in New York.
By contrast, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was considered relatively conservative, yet continuing on the line of great symphonists from Beethoven. His music remains a staple of the concert repertoire to this day.
Brahm’s was partly responsible for Dvořák’s success, being on the Jury for the Austrian State Prize for composition which Dvořák won aged age 33. Brahms was said to be ‘visibly overcome’ by the ‘mastery and talent’ of the younger composer.
Our soloist for the Brahms concerto will be the prize-winning Italian violinist Matteo Cimatti. Fresh from engagements and competitions across Europe, Matteo’s playing has been praised by ANSA for ‘refined playing and melodious and intense tone’. His rich singing style is perfectly suited to the Brahms.
Dvořák’s New World
The season’s opening concert features Dvořák’s masterpiece From the New World and Brahms‘ Violin Concerto in D with Italian violinist Matteo Cimatti.
St George’s Hanover Square
Tuesday 30 September 2025
London Firebird Orchestra
Conductor George Jackson
Violin Matteo Cimatti
