Type: Classical Orchestra
Location: De Doelen Concert Hall, Netherlands
Performed by: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Netherlands
Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Year: 2018

In 2018, Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s farewell concert as Chief Conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra featured a program showcasing Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, culminating in a stirring "Ode to Joy." The concert celebrated his transformative decade with the orchestra and was a poignant moment of unity and drama. Nézet-Séguin was honored for his leadership before transitioning to his role at the Metropolitan Opera.