Young Musicians

Collage Concerts

Bach's St John Passion

Laurence Cummings and AAM bring an Easter tradition to life: a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion.

National Youth Orchestra of Germany, Patrick Lange

Collage Concerts

Felix Mendelssohn Jugendorchester / Clemens Malich / Friedrich Thiele / Nhat-Minh Duong

In addition to the outstanding ambassador programme, The Young ClassX is looking forward to tackling new horizons on this evening and inaugurating the format of »The Young ClassX Artist« with none other than Friedrich Thiele. Thiele is regarded as one of the leading cellists of the younger generation and, in addition to his solo and chamber music commitments, is now concertmaster of the cellos in the Staatskapelle Dresden. As »The ClassX Artist«, he performs not only as a soloist, but also as a coach and mentor; on the one hand for the entire orchestra, but in particular also for the young violinist Nath-Minh Duong, long-time concertmaster of the MJO. He is a multiple prizewinner of the national competition »Jugend musiziert« and a member of the national youth orchestra. Together they will perform the marvellous double concerto by Johannes Brahms. Brahms himself was also an important mentor for the young up-and-coming composer and pianist Ernst von Dohnányi. With these entertaining and colourful »Symphonic Minutes«, he already points far into the world of film music. Dohnányi finally left Europe in 1948 to seek new horizons in America. The third work also comes from America: the 3rd Symphony by Florence Price. She was the first African-American composer whose work was published and performed (including by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra). With her music, she tried to create spaces for women composers and for the African-American movement. In doing so, she has found a very personal language that is both moving and captivating, based on folklore. The MJO, which was awarded the European Prize for Young Orchestras, is one of the largest youth orchestras in Germany and has been an integral part of The Young ClassX e.V., an initiative of the Otto Group and Salut Salon, for over 10 years. Its outstanding commitment was honoured in 2022 with the OPUS Klassik award for the best promotion of young talent. Artistic director and conductor Clemens Malich has been leading the young musicians to top performances and rousing energy for 20 years now. His commitment to the development of young musicians is reflected not only in his work with the Mendelssohn orchestra family, but also in his many years as a lecturer at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater, the Andreas Franke Academy for the Highly Gifted, the Kauffmann Foundation and the Youth Chamber Music Initiative.

Hough plays Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto

Stephen Hough plays Beethoven and Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler’s First Symphony. Genius, pure and simple, from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Midori | Bundesjugendorchester | Patrick Lange

Germany's youngest top-tier orchestra, the Bundesjugendorchester, regularly performs at the Cologne Philharmonic. The young talents passionately present contemporary music, featuring Japanese violinist Midori. Glanert's Violin Concerto No. 2, inspired by Beethoven's letter to his "Immortal Beloved," showcases Midori as the soloist, encountering destiny and the enthusiastic musicians of the Bundesjugendorchester, conducted by Patrick Lange.

National Open Youth Orchestra: Ring Out!

Experience the emotionally charged performances of one of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world.

Shostakovich Quartets: Intimate Portraits, Part 4

Three quartets unite to perform the Chamber Symphony enlargement of Shostakovich’s 8th quartet, crowning a programme including Firsova’s ardent, deftly-plotted Quartet No 4.

German National Youth Orchestra, Patrick Lange and Midori

Beethoven's legendary letter to the “Immortal Beloved” inspired Detlev Glanert to write his Second Violin Concerto. Glanert wrote a work full of longing and passion for the violinist Midori; he has admired her since her days as an internactionally-acclaimed child prodigy. Midori is also the soloist in this performance with the National Youth Orchestra under the direction of Patrick Lange. The orchestra, of which the Berliner Philharmoniker is a patron, will also play Johannes Brahms' First Piano Quartet in Arnold Schoenberg's colourful orchestration.

Seong-Jin Cho: A Ravel-athon

A sold-out hall greeted Seong-Jin Cho’s Barbican debut in 2023. His much-anticipated return navigates a scintillating all-Ravel programme, saluting the composer in his 150th anniversary year.

KlangKüken

You don't have to travel far to experience distant lands. Sometimes, it's enough to open your ears to unfamiliar non-European instruments to get a sense of how rich our world is in sounds, rhythms, and stories.

KlangKüken

You don't have to travel far to experience distant lands. Sometimes, it's enough to open your ears to unfamiliar non-European instruments to get a sense of how rich our world is in sounds, rhythms, and stories.

Mahan Esfahani

Splicing classic Baroque works with a reminder that the harpsichord is no mere museum piece, Mahan Esfahani has opened up inspiring new territories.

Mahan Esfahani

Splicing classic Baroque works with a reminder that the harpsichord is no mere museum piece, Mahan Esfahani has opened up inspiring new territories.

KlangKüken

You don't have to travel far to experience distant lands. Sometimes, it's enough to open your ears to unfamiliar non-European instruments to get a sense of how rich our world is in sounds, rhythms, and stories.

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle

Janáček’s hilarious satire about art, lunar travel, nationalism – and sausages.

Holst, Gershwin and Martin with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Robert Ziegler leads you on a journey through space and time with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Meisterstück

Hilary Hahn, who started playing the violin at three and performing at six, is now a star violinist at 44. She first performed in Germany 30 years ago with Beethoven's violin concerto, the same piece she's playing at the Alte Oper's Junge Konzert. While her mastery is no longer a surprise, her performance will still be breathtaking. The concert lasts about 80 minutes without intermission.

Handel: Jephtha

Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres star in Handel’s Jephtha – the composer's valedictory oratorio.

Her Ensemble: The Three Dancers with Jess Gillam and Laura Van der Heijden

Three beautifully-conceived 21st century works inspired by the visual arts, culminating in a celebration of Balkan folk tunes herald the return of Ellie Consta’s pioneering Her Ensemble.

The English Concert/Bicket

A runaway hit at its 1724 premiere, Louise Alder stars in Giulio Cesare - arguably Handel’s most popular operatic creation – a drama teeming with passion and political skulduggery.

London Symphony Orchestra/Gustavo Dudamel

Four stories of faraway lands, opulence, and scandal.

Collage Concerts

Bach's The Art of the Fugue

Four actors, four musicians, one unparalleled musical genius. From the theatrical imagination of Bill Barclay, a completely new journey into Bach’s astonishing The Art of Fugue.

Slobodeniouk conducts Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet

From the depths to the stars; from romance to tragedy: Dima Slobodeniouk pairs Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet with Lili Boulanger’s mighty shout of hope and praise.

Interactive concert “Schwupp-di-wupp”

At the interactive concerts for children aged 3 and over, the immediate encounter with music, dance and rhythm gets every fibre of the body vibrating. Each concert is dedicated to a different instrument, played by members of the Berliner Philharmoniker or the Karajan Academy. In the upper foyer of the chamber music hall, a shared stage area is created that brings children and artists together. Our young guests sit on cushions in the centre of the stage and experience magical stories without words. Seating for accompanying adults surrounds the performance area. The entire audience is encouraged to join in!

Interactive concert “Schwupp-di-wupp”

At the interactive concerts for children aged 3 and over, the immediate encounter with music, dance and rhythm gets every fibre of the body vibrating. Each concert is dedicated to a different instrument, played by members of the Berliner Philharmoniker or the Karajan Academy. In the upper foyer of the chamber music hall, a shared stage area is created that brings children and artists together. Our young guests sit on cushions in the centre of the stage and experience magical stories without words. Seating for accompanying adults surrounds the performance area. The entire audience is encouraged to join in!

Interactive concert “Schwupp-di-wupp”

At the interactive concerts for children aged 3 and over, the immediate encounter with music, dance and rhythm gets every fibre of the body vibrating. Each concert is dedicated to a different instrument, played by members of the Berliner Philharmoniker or the Karajan Academy. In the upper foyer of the chamber music hall, a shared stage area is created that brings children and artists together. Our young guests sit on cushions in the centre of the stage and experience magical stories without words. Seating for accompanying adults surrounds the performance area. The entire audience is encouraged to join in!