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As he did in his Gezi Park series, Fazıl Say makes reference to current political events in his new cello concerto. According to the composer, Never give up is an ‘outcry for freedom and peace’, focusing on the ‘harrowing terror attacks in Europe and Turkey’. (Say)
This is most evident in the central movement: harsh note repetitions on the percussion alternate with screaming glissandos in the woodwind – passages marked with the performance instructions ‘Kalaschnikov’ and ‘like a scream’ in the score. Nevertheless, the work concludes on a hopeful note with traditional Turkish rhythms accompanied by peaceful birdsong and the sound of waves in the strings.
This is most evident in the central movement: harsh note repetitions on the percussion alternate with screaming glissandos in the woodwind – passages marked with the performance instructions ‘Kalaschnikov’ and ‘like a scream’ in the score. Nevertheless, the work concludes on a hopeful note with traditional Turkish rhythms accompanied by peaceful birdsong and the sound of waves in the strings.
Orchestral Cast
2 · 2 · 2 · 2 - 2 · 2 · 0 · 0 - S. (Tamb. · 2 Bong. [h./t.] · 3 Tomt. [h./m./t.] · Rührtr. · 2 Cong. [h./t.] · 4 Woodbl. [sehr h./h./m./t.] · Ocean wave) (2 Spieler) - Str.
Content
I Never give up
II Terror elegy
III Song of hope
II Terror elegy
III Song of hope
More Information
Title:
Never give up
Concerto for violoncello and orchestra
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
2017
Opus:
op. 73
Duration:
25 ′0 ′′
World Premiere:
April 3, 2018 · Paris (F)
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
Camille Thomas, violoncello · Conductor: Douglas Boyd · Orchestre de Chambre de Paris
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
Camille Thomas, violoncello · Conductor: Douglas Boyd · Orchestre de Chambre de Paris
Commissioned work :
Commissioned by Bernard Magrez Institut Culturel
Technical Details
Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LS 5909-01
Manufacturer:
Preview/Media Contents
Audio:
Performances
Never give up
Conductor: Katharina Wincor
Orchestra: Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
July 2, 2026 |
Berlin (Deutschland) , Konzerthaus
Never give up
Conductor: Gemma New
Orchestra: Bochumer Symphoniker
March 13, 2026 |
Bochum (Deutschland) , Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr
Never give up
Conductor: Gemma New
Orchestra: Bochumer Symphoniker
March 12, 2026 |
Bochum (Deutschland) , Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr
Never give up
Conductor: Andrés Salado
Orchestra: Orquestra Simfónica del Valles
January 25, 2026 |
Barcelona (Spain) , Teatre Auditori de Sant Cugat
Never give up
Conductor: Andrés Salado
Orchestra: Orquestra Simfónica del Valles
January 24, 2026 |
Barcelona (Spain) , Palau de la Música Catalana
Never give up
Conductor: Andrés Salado
Orchestra: Orquestra Simfónica del Valles
January 23, 2026 |
Sabadell (Spain) , Teatre La Faràndula
Never give up
Conductor: Katharina Müllner
Orchestra: Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi
November 14, 2025 |
Bilbao (Spain) , Palacio Euskalduna
Never give up
Conductor: Katharina Müllner
Orchestra: Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi
November 13, 2025 |
Donostia (Spain) , Auditorio Kursaal
Never give up
Conductor: Katharina Müllner
Orchestra: Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi
November 12, 2025 |
Pamplona-Iruña (Spain) , Baluarte
Never give up
Conductor: Katharina Müllner
Orchestra: Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi
November 11, 2025 |
Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) , Jesus Guridi
Never give up
Conductor: Katharina Müllner
Orchestra: Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi
November 10, 2025 |
Donostia (Spain) , Auditorio Kursaal
Never give up
Conductor: Loes Visser
Orchestra: Conservatorium van Amsterdam
June 1, 2025 |
Amsterdam (Netherlands) , Conservatorium
Never give up
Conductor: Oksana Lyniv
Orchestra: İstanbul Devlet Senfoni Orkestrası
May 23, 2025 |
Istanbul (Turkey) , Atatürk Kültür Merkezi — National Premiere
Never give up
Conductor: Kirill Karabits
Orchestra: Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra
January 24, 2025 |
Belgrade (Serbia) , Kolarac Foundation, Grand Hall
Never give up
Conductor: Karel Deseure
Orchestra: Phion, Orkest van Gelderland & Overijssel
November 5, 2024 |
Amsterdam (Netherlands) , Muziekgebouw aan't IJ
Never give up
Conductor: Karel Deseure
Orchestra: Phion, Orkest van Gelderland & Overijssel
November 3, 2024 |
Nijmegen (Netherlands) , De Vereeniging
Never give up
Conductor: Karel Deseure
Orchestra: Phion, Orkest van Gelderland & Overijssel
November 2, 2024 |
Arnhem (Netherlands) , Musis Sacrum — National Premiere
Never give up
Conductor: Manfred Honeck
Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
November 2, 2024 |
Hong Kong (China) , Cultural Centre, Concert Hall
Never give up
Conductor: Manfred Honeck
Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
November 1, 2024 |
Hong Kong (China) , Cultural Centre, Concert Hall — National Premiere
Never give up
Conductor: Yao-Yu Wu
Orchestra: Kaohsiung Symhony Orchestra
October 27, 2024 |
Kaohsiung (Taiwan) , Weiwuying Concert Hall — National Premiere
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