The concert begins with the Overture to Weber’s Oberon (his only opera in English). Then Ottensamer, a great connoisseur of Weber's work, takes the stage to perform his Clarinet Concerto No. 1, a beguiling and virtuosic score that provides ample ground for Ottensamer to demonstrate his talent. Orchestra and soloist continue with a work by contemporary composer and cellist Stephan Koncz, a Hungarian Fantasy on themes by none other than Weber! The light and enchanting piece is short but allows enough time to alternate between grandiose orchestral passages and a cheerful dialogue between clarinet and ensemble. We remain in Eastern Europe with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, imbued with a somewhat atypical spark of optimism, though with hints of the Czech's characteristic pathos. Finally, the concert ends with a mighty flourish: the legendary Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms, flawlessly interpreted by the ensemble.