The Nordwest Deutsche Philharmonic is a German symphony orchestra based in Herford. It was founded in 1950 and is one of three orchestras of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The orchestra has been shaped by conductors such as Wilhelm Schüchter, Hermann Scherchen, Toshiyuki Kamioka and Andris Nelsons.

It has regularly served several cities in northwest Germany, toured internationally and recorded unusual repertory. Since 2010 the conductor is Eugene Tzigane, an American conductor born in Tokyo. Tzigane studied at the Juilliard School and graduated with a Master of Music in orchestral conducting. He later studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. His awards include the Grand Prize at the 2007 International Fitelberg Competition in Katowice, Poland.

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PROGRAM

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46                                          Edvard Grieg

     Morning Mood                                                             (1843 - 1907)

     The Death of Ase

     Anitra’s Dance

     In the Hall of the Mountain King

Cello Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 30                           Victor Herbert

     Allegro impetuoso                                                          (1859-1924)

     Andante tranquillo

     Allegro

INTERMISSION

Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70                          Dmitri Shostakovich

     Allegro                                                                         (1906 - 1975)

     Moderato

     Presto

     Largo

     Allegretto