We’ll be seeing a lot more of our chief conductor designate Klaus Mäkelä in The Concertgebouw next season, in six engaging programmes that showcase his vast artistic range. Just a few of the highlights are Rimsky-Korsakov’s enchanting Sheherazade at our traditional Christmas Matinee, Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony, and Bach’s St Matthew Passion – his first time conducting the traditional Passiontide concert.

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's 'Sacre'

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's 'Sacre'
Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Saint-Saëns 'Egyptian' Piano Concerto
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's 'Sacre'
Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Saint-Saëns 'Egyptian' Piano Concerto

Richard Strauss according to Klaus Mäkelä

Richard Strauss according to Klaus Mäkelä
Don Juan, music from Der Rosenkavalier and Andrew Norman’s Play
Richard Strauss according to Klaus Mäkelä
Don Juan, music from Der Rosenkavalier and Andrew Norman’s Play

Christmas Matinee at 50

Christmas Matinee at 50
Klaus Mäkelä’s Sheherazade

Essentials: Schumann’s Symphony No. 3

Essentials: Schumann’s Symphony No. 3
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Robert Schumann’s vibrant ‘Rhenish’ Symphony

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Berlioz and Schumann

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Berlioz and Schumann
Berlioz’ Harold en Italie featuring Antoine Tamestit and Schumann’s Symphony No.3 ‘Rhenish’

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner
Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 8
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner
Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 8
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner
Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 8

Klaus Mäkelä conducts the St Matthew Passion Bach's immortal masterpiece

Klaus Mäkelä conducts the St Matthew Passion
Bach's immortal masterpiece
Klaus Mäkelä conducts the St Matthew Passion
Bach's immortal masterpiece