u/Antonaros

Hello again! I made a similar post a few days and once again I am in the same debacle. I am surprised they keep scheduling these performances on the exact same date and time lol. The two performances that I am torn between this time are the following:

Concert for the 40 years of the AUTh - School of Music Studies:

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Overture ‘Die Weihe des Hauses’, Op.124
• Christos Samaras (1956): The Seagull (World premiere)
• Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975): Piano concerto No.2 in F major, Op.102
• Richard Wagner (1813-1883): Overture to the opera ‘Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg’
• Emilios Riadis (1880-1935): ‘Jasmins et minarets’ for voice and orchestra
• Alexander Borodin (1833-1887): Polovtsian Dances from ‘Prince Igor’

Vienna Piano Quintet:

• A. Dvořák : Trio for two violins and viola in C major , opus 74
• G. Mahler : Piano Quartet in A minor, GMW F52
• A. Dvořák : Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op . 81

Again, the first performance will be held in a ceremony hall not specifically equipped for music whereas the second performance will be held at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.

I would love to hear your opinions about each performance, thanks a lot!

UPDATE: Ended up going to the Alissa Margulis & Lily Maisky performance and they are incredible! It's currently on break and I am eagerly waiting for the second half to begin. Thanks a lot for your opinions!

Hello everyone, for the last 2 months or so I have been attending a classical music performance once or twice a week. I had some free time today and while checking for performances I saw two intriguing ones that are on the same time and wanted your input on which is more worth attending.

Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra (TSSO): "Students and Teachers"

• Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Manfred Overture, Op.115
• Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904): Violin concerto in A minor, Op.53
• Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op.98

Chamber Music: Alissa Margulis & Lily Maisky

• Cl. Schumann: Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
• R. Schumann: Selection from Dichterliebe
• J. Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 100
• R. Schumann: Intermezzo from the F-A-E Sonata (Frei Aber Einsam – “Free but lonely”)
• J. Brahms: Scherzo from the F-A-E Sonata, Sonata for Violin No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108

The first one intrigued me due to the final performance of Brahms' Symphony No.4. I read about it and saw people saying it was incredible. One downside is that the venue is a ceremony hall so not specifically equipped for music.

The second one intrigued me due to another piano & violin duet I visited about a month ago, Lisa Batiashvili & Giorgi Gigashvili which I found incredible. Also, the performance is held at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall so the venue is much better equipped.

I would love to hear your opinions, thanks!