Philippe Herreweghe continues to delve into symphonic Beethoven with his precise and poetic approach, faithful to the original spirit and always illuminating. This time, the Belgian conductor explores two often overshadowed yet vibrant symphonies —the Second and the Eighth— that reveal Beethoven in his purest form: lucid, energetic, and full of sophisticated humour. The programme opens with Piano Concerto No. 4, one of the most lyrical and innovative works in his concertante catalogue. An unmissable event for lovers of the clearest, most human Beethoven, performed by an orchestra that masterfully commands the historical sound.