VAN Magazine about "Tannhäuser" in Berlin - Pietari Inkinen Pietari Inkinen

Press | 13.11.2023

VAN Magazine about “Tannhäuser” in Berlin

Albrecht Selge from the German VAN Magazine published a rave review about “Tannhäuser” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. You can find an English translation of part of the article and a link to the complete review in German here below.

“In this Tannhäuser performance, too, I am captivated by the very lively sound and the melos that Inkinen leads the orchestra to. The warmth of the strings, the majesty and clarity of the wind instruments, the dramatic quality of everything, and always a great support towards the singers: what the orchestra of the Deutsche Oper does under Pietari Inkinen’s baton is, for me, one of the strongest Wagner performances I have experienced at this house in years.”

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Press | 02.07.2025

Press review for all-Strauss concert at Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

"Good communication [with the orchestra] is visible, audible, and tangible..." "... Inkinen conducts with clarity and such vitality that his left hand nearly knocked over one of the microphones. And the orchestra plays with confidence and quality. The introductory leitmotif shifts through a wide variety of colorings in a performance that enmeshes the title character in a gripping tension between closeness and distance. The most convincing moments come in the middle section - a tender love scene in which the orchestra’s winds, above all the solo oboist, shine beautifully." "As always with this composer, the music contains elements of kitsch. You have to either like them or at least accept them. Inkinen ensures they don’t dominate too much, and overall, the Finnish conductor very reliably finds what is essential in Richard Strauss: a good balance between pathos and sobriety, between passion and precision." "... the symphonic interludes from the opera “Intermezzo” are (...) presented to great effect. And “Till Eulenspiegel’s Lustige Streiche“ not only give the concert a convincing conclusion, but reflect back on the opening piece. The contrasts of “Don Juan” are here transformed into grotesquerie and sarcasm, and the jester-hero, being merely a figure and a symbol, celebrates a mischievous resurrection after his execution. Strauss’s magnificent, highly virtuosic orchestration is fully on display. The audience is thrilled... ." Susanne Benda, Stuttgarter Nachrichten / Stuttgarter Zeitung / Böblinger Bote

Press | 22.05.2025

Interview with Il Giorno

In a recent interview with the Italian newpaper Il Giorno, Pietari Inkinen discusses his interpretation of Dvořák’s music and his upcoming performances with the Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali at Teatro Dal Verme in Milan. He shares insights into the timeless appeal of Dvořák’s compositions and reflects on the role of music as a bridge between cultures.

Press | 16.05.2025

DRP farewell concerts – interviews with SWR, SR & SZ

Pietari Inkinen was interviewed by SWR and SR Kultur Radio as well as the Saarbrücker Zeitung newspaper on the occasion of his final concerts in the role as Chief Conductor of the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie.

Press | 14.05.2025

Interview with CGTN TV about “Die Walküre” in Beijing

Ahead of the premiere of the new production of Die Walküre at Beijing’s NCPA, Pietari Inkinen spoke with CGTN about the upcoming performances, Wagner’s masterpiece, and collaborating with the NCPA Orchestra.

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