Firebird

Firebird

With a large orchestra, one can tell whole stories. One of the greatest musical storytellers was undoubtedly Igor Stravinsky. The sounds and rhythms conjured by him caused scandals more than 100 years ago - today, on the other hand, they inspire us to create grand images like in the cinema. This is also the case with the tale of the "Firebird" with all its sophisticated colors and instruments: eerie and dark sounds for the immortal sorcerer Kashchey, bright colors for the Firebird, and folkloric music for the prince and princess. Unusual orchestral instruments such as tambourine and xylophone are also included.

Stravinsky Firebird

With a large orchestra, one can tell whole stories. And one of the greatest musical storytellers was undoubtedly Igor Stravinsky. The sounds and rhythms he conjured up caused scandals over 100 years ago, but today they inspire us to create grand images like in the cinema. This is also the case with the tale of the "Firebird" with all its sophisticated colors and instruments: eerie and dark sounds for the immortal sorcerer Kastchei, bright colors for the Firebird, and folkloric music for the prince and princess. Unusual orchestral instruments like tambourine and xylophone are also included. <br><br>JUN 7: Concert as part of the Dresden Music Festival.

Stravinsky Firebird

With a large orchestra, one can tell whole stories. And one of the greatest musical storytellers was undoubtedly Igor Stravinsky. The sounds and rhythms he conjured up caused scandals over 100 years ago, but today they inspire us to create grand images like in the cinema. This is also the case with the tale of the "Firebird" with all its sophisticated colors and instruments: eerie and dark sounds for the immortal sorcerer Kastchei, bright colors for the Firebird, and folkloric music for the prince and princess. Unusual orchestral instruments like tambourine and xylophone are also included. <br><br>JUN 7: Concert as part of the Dresden Music Festival.

Weihnachts&shy;oratorium für Kinder

Das fliegende Klassenzimmer

Erich Kästner's "The Flying Classroom" is one of the most beautiful stories about friendship, courage, and the dream of traveling to foreign lands. In our concert, you will experience individual scenes from the novel by the Dresden author, musically commented with excerpts from well-known works for orchestra. You are invited to accompany the young musicians on an exciting journey! <br>As part of the sponsorship that has been in place since 2006, the Dresden Youth Symphony Orchestra plays together with its mentors from the ranks of the Dresden Philharmonic.<br><br>Grades 1-5

Das fliegende Klassenzimmer

Erich Kästner's "The Flying Classroom" is one of the most beautiful stories about friendship, courage, and the dream of traveling to foreign lands. In our concert, you will experience individual scenes from the novel by the Dresden author, musically commented with excerpts from well-known works for orchestra. You are invited to accompany the young musicians on an exciting journey! <br>As part of the sponsorship that has been in place since 2006, the Dresden Youth Symphony Orchestra plays together with its mentors from the ranks of the Dresden Philharmonic.<br><br>Grades 1-5

Musik mit 4109 Pfeifen

Symphonic finale

Saint Petersburg, October 28, 1893. Nine days before his death, Peter Tchaikovsky conducts the premiere of his Sixth Symphony. He refers to it as a "program symphony" - with a secret program, that is top secret: "It is of a nature that it will remain a mystery for everyone! The work progressed so passionately, so quickly, that in less than four days I had the first movement completely finished and the other movements were already clear in my mind!" As if he had foreseen that he did not have much time left for composing. This symphony, with the nickname "Pathétique," is a truly dramatic, tragic, gripping, very passionate masterpiece - peculiar and unique. Grade levels: 7-10

Tatatataaa!

Beethoven's symphonies are part of the "basic equipment" of all orchestras. Who hasn't heard the "ta-ta-ta-taaaa" somewhere before! What is fascinating about his works? Why did Beethoven become a classic at all? What is behind the "Fate Symphony" - the nickname of the Fifth Symphony? The Dresden Philharmonic invites students to get to know the music and life of Beethoven. Grades 7-10