None other than Franz Liszt was one of the first pianists to play Edvard Grieg's only piano concerto, which is now considered one of the pinnacle works of 19th century literature. And according to historical accounts, he was thrilled. "Continue like this, I tell you, you have what it takes, and - don't let yourself be deterred," he summed up his enthusiasm for the composer. That the Russian pianist Alexandra Dowgan with just 18 years of age is following in Liszt's footsteps as soloist is based on years of international success as a child prodigy. Your partners are the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra and its chief conductor Julian Rachlin. After the break, the Herbstgold director and the guests from Norway dedicate themselves to the rousing symphony “From the New World”, uplifting music rooted in the union of European and American folk music. Dvořák's tone poem "Carnival", written after his return to Europe, celebrates the joys of existence.