The Austrian conductor Christoph Koncz, a rising star in Europe’s orchestral scene, leads the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in a captivating journey from Vienna to France and back. Cellist Pablo Ferrández, who dazzled audiences during the orchestra’s 2023 tour, returns to perform Saint-Saëns’ beloved Cello Concerto – a work where lyrical cello lines intertwine with the orchestra’s dynamic energy. The evening culminates in Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony. With its unforgettable opening bars, this revolutionary masterpiece reshaped music history and continues to captivate with its raw power and emotion. A shining moment for the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra!