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Chamber concert: Flute quartet

In one of his novels, Jean Paul enthused: »I love the flute, the magic wand that changes the inner world whenever it touches it – a wish-rod in front of which the inner depths open up.« Our musicians present a small cosmos of works for flute and strings. Mozart wrote his charming flute quartet in 1777 on a commission from a music lover – although he was somewhat distracted because a young singer had made his head spin. Perhaps this is why the piece features an instrumental bravura aria, followed by a minor cantilena and a dance-like ending. It was said of Beethoven's chamber music that one »inevitably gets drawn into the master‘s magic circle, in which one sees more and more lines and figures that take hold of the soul so that one can't get rid of them again.« His C minor trio from 1798 shows fluttering states of mind: Sometimes it is melancholic, sometimes pathetic, then again reflective and suddenly whimsical. Since humour is just as much a balm for the soul, Haydn also liked to allow himself tongue-in-cheek experiments: In his magnificent divertimento of 1765, he celebrates birthdays musically. The Andante, explicitly entitled »Man and Woman«, is characterised by sighing figures in the high part and responses from the low register. Apart from that, the other instruments also join in the fun as children. Finally, a multifaceted composition by Jacques Castérède, who died in 2014: »Ombres et Clartes« captivates with touching melodies, is technically very challenging and revolves around changing moods – because as Tolstoy said: »All the variety, all the charm and all the beauty of life are formed by light and shadow.«

Transverse flute and Clavichord

Vox Animae Soloists: Mozart's Flute Quartets

The Sunday Morning Concert brings you wonderful and much-loved compositions, performed by top musicians from the Netherlands and abroad. Enjoy the most beautiful music in the morning! You can make your Sunday complete by enjoying a delicious post-concert lunch in restaurant LIER.The Royal Concertgebouw is one of the best concert halls in the world, famous for its exceptional acoustics and varied programme. Attend a concert and have an experience you will never forget. Come and enjoy inspiring music in the beautiful surroundings of the Main Hall or the intimate Recital Hall.

Chamber concert: strings flute baroque lute

An exciting journey of discovering the wide-ranging world of the Baroque era: the programme features a hand-picked selection of chamber music from the 17th and 18th centuries, some of which are rarely heard works filled with virtuosity, colours and melodic expression. And there is a marvellous foray into some of the European courts of this era. The influence of the Dresden court lutenist Sylvius Leopold Weiss, for example, reached far beyond Saxony: Wilhelmine, the music-loving Margravine of Bayreuth, also arranged for his harmonious compositions to be performed in her palace. When Telemann presented his series of quartets at the royal court in Versailles, the musical world there was at his feet – as the elegant and engaging dance movements were his fervent homage to the most elegant court in Europe at the time. It was said of Karl Kohaut that he was a »must-hear« when visiting Vienna. He was regarded as a gifted player of the lute in Haydn’s circle, but also composed himself – often with a preference for folk idioms. Michel Lambert was not only famous as a singer in the Parisian salons in the age of Louis XIV, but was also widely popular for his marvellous melodies, which were published widely as instrumental works. At the end of the Baroque picture book, we hear wonderful variations on the »Follia« tune, a stirring dance in triple metre that was a popular hit in Europe at that time: it was performed constantly in the streets, whether sung, whistled or stomped. Vivaldi’s magnificent version is a true showdown between the instruments.

Free Lunchtime Concert: National Flute Competition

For many years now, Lunchtime Concerts have been held in the Main Hall and the Recital Hall. The concerts range from public rehearsals by the Concertgebouworkest, to chamber music performances by young up-and-coming artists.For Lunchtime Concerts you will require a free ticket, which you can buy online. Doors to the concert hall open about 30 minutes before the Lunchtime Concert starts.We offer a broad range of music: the majority of concerts include classical music, but you can sometimes hear more modern repertoire. The concert programme is announced one week in advance on our website. The concerts last thirty minutes and are free of charge. Visitors are advised that these concerts are suitable for children from six years old.

Richard Wagner: Siegfried

Jetzt zieht er in die Welt: Der freie Held Siegfried soll wieder richten, was Wotan, der Göttervater, zu Beginn der Geschichte vermasselt hat. Endlich ist Teil drei von Wagners »Ring des Nibelungen« im Originalklang-Projekt von Kent Nagano zu erleben.Im Rahmen dieses Projekts (das ursprünglich unter der Überschrift »Wagner-Lesarten« bekannt wurde und in dem überhaupt die Idee zu einem Originalklang-Ring entstand und realisiert werden konnte und zwar mit großzügiger Unterstützung des Landes NRW und der Kunststiftung nrw) erkundet der entdeckungsfreudige Maestro gemeinsam mit Concerto Köln, dem Dresdner Festspielorchester und einer exquisiten Sängerschar fortgesetzt die historisch informierten Dimensionen der Tetralogie. Musikalisch beredt erzählen sie nun davon, wie Siegfried im Wald aufwächst, das Schwert Nothung neu schmiedet, den Drachen Fafner tötet, von diesem arglos den »Ring des Nibelungen« gewinnt, Wotans Speer zerschlägt und liebend die Walküre Brünnhilde erweckt.The Wagner CyclesEin Projekt der Dresdner Musikfestspiele Gefördert vom Kuratorium KölnMusik e.V.

Richard Wagner / Siegfried

Performed by the musicians of Concerto Köln and the Dresdner Festspielorchester under the direction of Kent Nagano, this Siegfried is the fruit of years of research into what would be a historically informed reading of Wagner’s operas.

Händel im Hangar! Kammerkonzert 1

Experience the first chamber concert of the season in the extraordinary setting of Hangar 4 at the former Tempelhof Airport. Following this year's MESSIAH production, musicians from the Komische Oper Berlin orchestra, along with mezzo-soprano Karolina Gumos, present masterworks by Handel, including the impressive cantata Donna, che in ciel and the aria Haec est Regina virginium. The program is rounded off by works of other Baroque greats such as Antonio Vivaldi and Henry Purcell. In the monumental industrial hall, Baroque sounds merge with the raw aesthetics of the historical location, transforming the concert into an unforgettable experience. Experience Baroque anew!

Clärchens x DSO – Spiegelsaal Concert #1

It's a match! The Spiegelsaal concerts are back – a co-operation between Clärchens Ballhaus and DSO. They were a hit with audiences in the over 100-year-old Spiegelsaal at Clärchens. Reason enough for a revival! The partners are reviving the traditional era of classical music in the Spiegelsaal with great chamber music: On Sunday 8 December, DSO musicians will perform pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich and Mieczysław Weinberg. The one-hour programme in the unique flair of the over 100-year-old Spiegelsaal is a must for all music and ballroom fans. Tickets are available at the box office only. First come, first served!

Shostakovich Quartets: Intimate Portraits, Part 1

Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, the Carduccis inaugurate a five-concert odyssey through the complete string quartets – works that enshrine his inner life, loves and closest friendships.