Concerts with works by

Erich Korngold

Mozart and Korngold

Mozart and Korngold are separated by a century and a half, but both fascinated the musical world as prodigies in their time. In his "Sinfonia concertante," Mozart features four wind instruments - oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon - playing together and against each other. This sonic diversity creates exciting dialogues between the instruments, as they compete with each other but also harmonize perfectly. The solo parts are performed by wind players from the Dresden Philharmonic. The second work of the evening, Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Symphony in F sharp major, takes us into a completely different world. Korngold, known for his film compositions, creates opulent soundscapes in this symphony, filled with passion and drama. The symphony is full of energy, profound emotions, and a captivating blend of classical musical language and the grand cinematic elements that characterize the composer. The concert is conducted by Eun Sun Kim, known for her precise and passionate conducting, making her debut on the podium of our orchestra.

Easter Festival Baden-Baden 2025

Benefizkonzert des Bundespräsidenten

The WDR Symphony Orchestra will perform at the German President's benefit concert in 2025. Proceeds will support the Elly Heuss-Knapp Foundation, which aids mothers, fathers, and caregivers. The concert will feature a diverse program including works by Enescu, Ravel, Korngold, and Bernstein. Hanna-Elisabeth Müller and Maximilian Hornung will join the orchestra as guest soloists, with Siham El-Maimouni hosting. Fatma Said has withdrawn due to pregnancy.

Easter Festival Baden-Baden 2025

Erich Wolf­gang Korn­gold

This chamber concert explores the chamber music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, known for his film scores and operas. Featuring works from different stages of his life, from the complex early work Op. 1 to vocal pieces, the concert showcases the diverse palette of Korngold's chamber music and offers insights into his fascinating life and versatile work.

Kam­mer­kon­zert VIII

For more than six decades, the chamber concerts by musicians from the Staatskapelle have been a constant feature of the Staatsoper programme. This season, ensembles have come together to select music from different periods, styles and cultures under the theme of ‘playing together’. On eleven dates in the Apollosaal, which with its special atmosphere is an ideal venue for chamber music and communicative interaction between players and listeners, works from the Baroque to the present day will be performed in constellations that are both exciting and harmonious, in which tangible contrasts play just as important a role as a common resonance and the balancing of opposites.

8th Chamber Music Concert in the Vienna State Opera

Scherpdenkers: Damiaan Denys & Camerata RCO - Mahler & Freud (Dutch spoken)

For lovers of chamber music the Recital Hall is the venue of choice. You can hear the musicians breathe and you can practically touch them. This hall is also cherished by musicians for its beautiful acoustics and direct contact with the audience. In the Recital Hall you can hear the best musicians of our time. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Recital Hall for yourself!

Camilla Nylund / Helmut Deutsch / Song Recital

Camilla Nylund’s dramatic soprano has all it takes for the grand operas by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. But the Finn, who was recently hailed at the Elbphilharmonie for her »American Songbook« project, can also sing a couple of smaller numbers. This is particularly exciting when, with Helmut Deutsch, one of the most sought-after accompanists of all is at the piano. Alban Berg’s »Sieben frühe Lieder« (Seven Early Songs) are real gems and sound romantic in their own particular way – and tremendously sensitive. You can hear a lot of Gustav Mahler here! Especially as a composition pupil of Arnold Schönberg, the very young composer also makes forays to the limits of tonality here, however. Once older, he stubbornly held back many of his songs, but chose to release these seven. Obviously, he was particularly fond of them. With their warm, scintillating tenderness, which intensifies to a frenzy, they open up completely new horizons. There is perhaps no help for anyone who does not get goosebumps when the roses burst open in Theodor Storm’s »Nachtigall« (Nightingale)…

Concert of Film Music: Korngold in Hollywood

Johan Dalene, photo: Marco Borggreve Erich Wolfgang Korngold was a child prodigy whose talent enchanted Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. He staged his most famous opera at the age of 23, pursued a career as a conductor shortly afterwards and then became, still at a very young age, a lecturer at the Staatsakademie für Musik in Vienna. Nothing foreshadowed his great turn to film, which – bored by the silent image – decided to speak with an audible voice. A few years before the outbreak of the Second World War, Korngold moved to the US, and he eventually took American citizenship. He became permanently associated with Hollywood, setting the mould for later film music composers. At the same time, he remained faithful to the style of the composers whom he had captivated in his early career. Korngold wrote music for many films, including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Kings Row (1941), twice receiving an Oscar. However, he did not abandon the classical forms and contexts of symphonic music. In 1945 he completed his Violin Concerto, with Jascha Heifetz performing the solo part. It is undoubtedly one of the most ‘cinematic’ of instrumental concertos, be it only because the composer took numerous themes from his film scores.

Concert of Film Music: Korngold in Hollywood

Johan Dalene, photo: Marco Borggreve Erich Wolfgang Korngold was a child prodigy whose talent enchanted Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. He staged his most famous opera at the age of 23, pursued a career as a conductor shortly afterwards and then became, still at a very young age, a lecturer at the Staatsakademie für Musik in Vienna. Nothing foreshadowed his great turn to film, which – bored by the silent image – decided to speak with an audible voice. A few years before the outbreak of the Second World War, Korngold moved to the US, and he eventually took American citizenship. He became permanently associated with Hollywood, setting the mould for later film music composers. At the same time, he remained faithful to the style of the composers whom he had captivated in his early career. Korngold wrote music for many films, including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Kings Row (1941), twice receiving an Oscar. However, he did not abandon the classical forms and contexts of symphonic music. In 1945 he completed his Violin Concerto, with Jascha Heifetz performing the solo part. It is undoubtedly one of the most ‘cinematic’ of instrumental concertos, be it only because the composer took numerous themes from his film scores.

Mahler Festival: Song recital Alma Mahler and friends

For four days, the Recital Hall is dedicated to Mahler's most beautiful songs. A special recital is dedicated to his wife Alma, combining pieces by her with those by friends. Perhaps today's most important Lieder accompanist, pianist Julius Drake, flanks his favourite vocalists during all these concerts. Today you will hear French soprano Axelle Fanyo, a 'true storyteller' according to Forum Opéra. She shares the stage with one of the greatest Dutch talents, baritone Raoul Steffani.Austrian Alma Maria Schindler was introduced to her future husband, Gustav Mahler, by her composition teacher Zemlinsky. Under Mahler's name, she would become known - but never primarily as a composer. Mahler did not want his wife to write any more music, and Alma herself also had doubts about her work. Although most of it has been lost, her late-romantic, often melancholic songs are still widely performed. Here today in the Recital Hall, they alternate with pieces by friends and acquaintances. Axelle Fanyo and Raoul Steffani perform songs by Ernst Krenek, Mahler's son-in-law. You will also hear works by Berg, Korngold and Stravinsky.

Schreker Šerkšnytė Korngold Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Jakub Hrůša, Bomsori Kim

»I love surprises and breaking with conventions, as long as they are subtle.« When it comes to developing dramaturgically sophisticated concert programmes, Jakub Hrůša always proves to be a creative mind and also enjoys experimenting. He is now combining two deeply profound musical creations: Charles Ives’ famous work from 1908 revolves around the question of existence. It ultimately remains unanswered in the room, and the magical piece ends on the exact same note with which Shostakovich»s Symphony No. 11 begins – so that the two compositions merge into one another impressively in our concert. The gripping symphony is subtitled »The Year 1905« and refers to the »St Petersburg Bloody Sunday« — but the work also reflects the just as tragic events of 1957 when it was written. Our Chief Conductor has selected the violin concerto by a composer who originated from his home town of Brno and had to seek refuge in exile in America: Korngold kept his head above water there by writing film music, which left traces in his violin concerto – for which we welcome Bomsori Kim as soloist. An exciting programme full of mesmerising undertow that is thought-provoking but also goes straight to the heart – especially through the conducting of Jakub Hrůša, who said of his favourite recipe: »It is important to find a balance in which you create with emotional charge and at the same time respect the craft. That’s when the best moments happen. And when the audience engages in this kind of valuable interaction, nothing stands in the way of happiness.«

Schreker Šerkšnytė Korngold Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Bamberger Symphoniker in Munich

After the BRSO was invited to perform in Bamberg last October, the Bamberg Symphony has now accepted our invitation to perform a concert. Chief Conductor Jakub Hrůša, a highly popular and regular guest conductor with the BRSO, will lead the Bamberg Symphony in an unusual program, about which he remarks: “I love surprises and breaking with conventions, as long as they are done in a subtle way.” The program includes Shostakovich’s rarely performed Eleventh Symphony that serves as a cautionary and thought-provoking response to the “eternal question of existence” already posed in Charles Ives’ The Unanswered Question. In addition, the exceptional Korean violinist Bomsori Kim, winner of the 2013 ARD Music Competition, will appear for the first time in a BRSO concert series and perform Korngold’s Violin Concerto.

Popelka, Capuçon · Korngold, J. Strauss, R. Strauss

Popelka, Capuçon · Korngold, J. Strauss, R. Strauss

Rising Stars: Quatuor Agate

Four French musicians in Berlin formed Quatuor Agate, inspired by a Corsican concert invitation. Although the concert never happened, the quartet explores the string quartet repertoire, from Haydn to a new commissioned work by Anna Korsun. Nominated as Rising Stars by ECHO, they've become a close-knit musical community.

On tour with Popelka and R. Capuçon

On tour with Popelka and R. Capuçon

Honeck, Kavakos · Auerbach, Korngold, Beethoven

"Wien um 1900"

This season's cross-disciplinary theme evening, "Vienna around 1900," showcases one of the world's most exciting cultural capitals. Through music, theatre, ballet, and drama, we experience facets of this city. At the turn of the century, Vienna was the cradle of numerous artistic, sociological, and political movements, where great artists lived, loved, suffered, and worked. The collaboration of music, spoken word, and dance from five departments of the Theater and Philharmonie Essen and Museum Folkwang makes "Vienna around 1900" a festive evening. We experience the city as a sensual utopia, historical inspiration, and lifestyle. On International Music Day, the evening concludes with music by Gustav Mahler, Franz Lehár, and Richard Strauss performed by the Essen Philharmonic under Wolfram-Maria Märtig.

Honeck, Kavakos · Auerbach, Korngold, Beethoven

Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester / Renaud Capuçon / Manfred Honeck

Das Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester zählt zu den besten Nachwuchsorchestern der Welt. Wer hier mitspielt, hat gute Aussichten auf eine steile Karriere. Bestes Beispiel ist der Geiger Renaud Capuçon: 1997 vom Gründer des Orchesters Claudio Abbado in die Auswahl aufgenommen, startete er kurz darauf als Kammermusiker und Solist durch. Im »Elbphilharmonie Sommer« kehrt er nun zu seinem alten Orchester zurück und trifft dabei auf einen weiteren Ehemaligen: Auch der Dirigent Manfred Honeck, der inzwischen seit vielen Jahren beim Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra am Pult steht, begann seine Karriere beim Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester als Assistent von Claudio Abbado. Auf dem Programm steht das Violinkonzert von Erich Wolfgang Korngold, der vor allem für seine Oscar-prämierte Musik zu den Hollywood-Filmen »Ein rastloses Leben« (1936) und »Robin Hood – König der Vagabunden« (1938) bekannt ist. Doch auch seine Orchestermusik ist mehr als hörenswert und gerade das Violinkonzert gehört mittlerweile zu den beliebten Werken, die an manch einer Stelle an große Film-Emotionen denken lassen. Dazu kombiniert das Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester einen unangefochtenen Klassiker der Orchesterliteratur: Piotr Tschaikowskys Fünfte Sinfonie. Eine Melodie, die der Komponist als »völlige Ergebung in das Schicksal« bezeichnete, eines der schönsten Horn-Soli der Musikgeschichte, ein tänzerischer Walzer und ein Schluss, der keiner ist – mehr braucht Tschaikowsky nicht, um die Macht des Schicksals in Töne zu setzen und dabei alle nur erdenklichen Gefühle zu wecken. Für Manfred Honeck ist Tschaikowskys Fünfte gar »eine der tiefgründigsten Sinfonien ihrer Zeit.«

Alma Quartet

»Eindringlich und intensiv« – so umschreibt die internationale Presse das Spiel des in Amsterdam beheimateten Alma Quartet. Dass das Ensemble immer bereit ist, ungewöhnliche Wege einzuschlagen, zeigt auch dieser Abend. Sie gelten als abenteuerlustig und scheuen sich nicht, unkonventionelle Ideen in die Tat umzusetzen. Sie treten in vollbesetzten Clubs und an der Seite von Top-DJs auf. Auch Uraufführungen zählen zum Kerngeschäft des Alma Quartet. Dazu zählt auch das neue Werk »Alma« des jungen amerikanischen Komponisten Samuel Adams, Sohn des berühmten John Adams. Die beiden Streichquartette von Samuel Barber und Erich Wolfgang Korngold zählen zu den eher verborgenen Schätzen des Repertoires.

Mozart and Korngold

Mozart and Korngold are separated by a century and a half, but both fascinated the musical world as prodigies in their time. In his "Sinfonia concertante," Mozart features four wind instruments - oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon - playing together and against each other. This sonic diversity creates exciting dialogues between the instruments, as they compete with each other but also harmonize perfectly. The solo parts are performed by wind players from the Dresden Philharmonic. The second work of the evening, Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Symphony in F sharp major, takes us into a completely different world. Korngold, known for his film compositions, creates opulent soundscapes in this symphony, filled with passion and drama. The symphony is full of energy, profound emotions, and a captivating blend of classical musical language and the grand cinematic elements that characterize the composer. The concert is conducted by Eun Sun Kim, known for her precise and passionate conducting, making her debut on the podium of our orchestra.

Jörg Widmann conducts Beethoven and himself

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

Popelka, Sumino ・ Korngold, Ravel, Dvořák

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