CONCERT PROGRAMME
A. Dvořák. Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53
J. Brahms. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Violinist Joshua Brown (b. 1999) has earned worldwide recognition from audiences and critics for his “rich sound, elegant interpretation, and dedication to every moment on stage” (“La Libre”). He gained international attention in 2024, winning Second Prize and the Audience Award at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth International Competition in Brussels. Following his debut with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, “Cleveland Classical” wrote: “A masterfully performed work touched every emotional corner. Throughout his time on stage, J. Brown was captivating”. J. Brown is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at the New England Conservatory in Boston (USA), studying with Prof. Donald Weilerstein. He previously earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in violin at the same institution. At the LVSO Concert Hall, J. Brown will perform Antonín Dvořák’s (1841–1904) Violin Concerto in A minor. In this concerto, the composer fully explores the lyrical character of the violin while revealing a rich, symphonic sound. It is one of A. Dvořák’s most popular and frequently performed works, forming an essential part of the international violin repertoire.
In the second part of the concert, the orchestra will perform the final symphony of the great German Romantic composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) – Symphony No. 4. After a long search for authentic artistic expression and constantly feeling the influence of Ludwig van Beethoven, J. Brahms seems to break free in this symphony: vivid orchestral colors, flowing melodies, and inner drama leave no listener indifferent. This work is often compared to “the ever-green tree of life”.
The Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by one of Latvia’s most distinguished conductors, Mārtiņš Ozoliņš, Chief Conductor of the Latvian National Opera. Since 2010, he has also served as a docent in the Department of Orchestral Conducting at the Latvian Academy of Music.