What is German music? Boris Blacher鈥檚 music buzzes with the sophistication and wit of the city that he made his home, Berlin 鈥� yet he was born in China. Haydn was born on the Hungarian border 鈥� but his joyous C major Cello Concerto sings with all the elegance and flair of an Italian tenor. And Brahms鈥檚 tempestuous First Symphony was initially billed as 鈥淏eethoven鈥檚 Tenth鈥�, but turned out to be something a lot more poetic and personal. There鈥檚 no one answer in this concert with guest conductor Christoph K枚nig: just three great composers giving heart and soul, and a sparkling solo performance from a cellist of unique charisma and style.

Prelude: 6.45pm in the Recital Room
Johannes Moser talks about the joys and challenges of his busy life as a soloist.

The main concert will be recorded for future broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 3.