Violin virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff plays Dvořák, conducted by Karina Canellakis

Name: Violin virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff plays Dvořák, conducted by Karina Canellakis
Start: 2026-09-20T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Het Concertgebouw

took place · 20 Sep 2026

Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

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At Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, violinist Christian Tetzlaff takes centre stage with works by Dvořák, while conductor Karina Canellakis leads the orchestra.

About: Christian Tetzlaff

Christian Tetzlaff is a German violinist widely regarded as one of the most thoughtful soloists of his generation. He is known for his clear tone and intellectual approach to the repertoire, ranging from the Baroque to contemporary works. He also performs regularly in chamber music settings alongside his solo career.

About: Karina Canellakis

At the helm of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra since 2019, Canellakis shapes seasons that range from newly commissioned scores to major symphonic works and concert opera, performed at the Concertgebouw and TivoliVredenburg. Her contract with the orchestra runs through 2031.

First female chief conductor of a Dutch orchestra (RFO, 2019)

First woman to conduct the opening night of the BBC Proms (2019)

First woman to conduct the Nobel Prize Concert with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic (2018)

Grammy nomination (66th Grammy Awards, Best Orchestral Performance category) for Bartók album with RFO/Pentatone

What's new

2026-06
The London Philharmonic Orchestra extended Canellakis' contract as principal guest conductor through the 2029-2030 season.
2026-03
Canellakis conducted Britten's Peter Grimes in concert performance with the RFO at the Concertgebouw, with Allan Clayton in the title role.
2026-02
Canellakis led the London Philharmonic Orchestra on a European tour through seven cities, together with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter.

Tour

UtrechtAmsterdam

Tracks

Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra & Four Orchestral PiecesDebut album with RFO on Pentatone (2023), Grammy nomination in 2024

Bartók: Duke Bluebeard's CastleSecond Pentatone album with RFO (April 2025), nominated for BBC Music Magazine Award 2026

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 (met Alice Sara Ott & RFO)Released at the launch of Apple Music Classical

Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 (London Philharmonic Orchestra)First full album on the own LPO label, recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall (October 2025)

Violin virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff plays Dvořák, conducted by Karina Canellakis

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