Keywords: Vocal Music
| Die Rheinischen Sängerknaben | Chorus |
| Toralf Hildebrandt | Conductor |
| Nicole Rhoslynn | Soprano |
| Karin Pagmár | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Heiko Reissig | Tenor |
| Yoseph Park | Tenor |
| Johannes von Duisburg | Bass |
| Walter Plathe | Narrator |
| Zoryana Babyuk | Harp |
| Mikhail Mordvinov | Piano |
| Lukas Natschinski | Piano |
| Odsuren Dagva | Dance |
| Dagmar Frederic | Presenter |
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People from more than 15 countries sing in the Chor zur Welt. They all share a curiosity for the music of other cultures and all enjoy experimenting with their own voices. Under the direction of Jörg Mall, the choir rehearses clearly conceived concert programmes, which are then performed on stage at the Elbphilharmonie and KörberHaus. Together with the singer, songwriter and producer Ramadu from Zimbabwe, the choir is now exploring the traditional a capella music of southern Africa and familiarising itself with the Bantu languages of Ndbele and Xhosa. Choir members and the audience can expect a variety songs that are stylistically very different, all in response to the breathtaking nature and volatile history of the countries of Southern Africa. The stylistic spectrum ranges from the powerful »Mbube« (Zulu for »Lion«), which rose to international fame thanks to Walt Disney’s »The Lion King«, to the militant »Chimurenga«, where the musicians opposed the oppression of the British colonial rulers and campaigned for freedom, independence, social justice and respect for human rights, through to the soft and harmonious »Isicathamiya«. »Ubuntu« – humanity – is the title of the programme, where the desire for freedom comes together in the traditional texts with an appeal for global justice and peaceful coexistence. Ramadu is the stage name of Dumisani Moyo. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, he lived in Vienna for many years, where he founded the record label 10th District Music. With a mix of traditional folk music from southern Africa and modern pop sounds, he brought the music of his homeland to a worldwide audience. His various solo and ensemble projects like the »Insingizi« trio have garnered rapturous receptions. The studio attached to his record label has since relocated to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where he devotes his efforts to promoting the local art scene. With some great triumphs along the way: NOBUNTU, Zimbabwe‘s first female vocal group, is just one success story that owes its genesis to him.
Roughly 75 singers from 23 cultures regularly come together in the Chor zur Welt (English: World Choir) to sing together. The Elbphilharmonie’s ensemble has already achieved a very broad range of projects. This time, the choir makes a journey around the world and pays a musical visit to the native countries of its singers. »I only rarely speak Arabic in everyday life – it is a genuine sense of home when I can sing in my mother tongue here!« a Syrian choir member reveals. Along with this sense of home comes curiosity about other cultures and the social experience – because singing connects us! So, the music likewise serves as the access, platform and nourishment for the intercultural exchange which shaped the profile of the choir from the start. The Chor zur Welt is conducted by Jörg Mall, who has managed the choir since it was founded in 2016 as the Syrian/German project choir. However, the entire choir is involved in suggesting pieces when arranging its programmes – and also the expertise of everyone is sought after for the translation and practice of the correct pronunciation in the many different languages.
A concert featuring the remarkable mezzosoprano Anna Werle and pianist Matthias Samuil, presenting Franz Schubert's Winterreise.
Songs by Guastavino, Montsalvadge, Toldra, Braga, and Turina.
The Austrian press praised cellist Jeremias Fliedl as a true poet and refined musician. He will perform Dvořák's Cello Concerto alongside Sibelius's Symphony No. 1 with the Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emmanuel Tjeknavorian. Both composers significantly shaped their respective national music identities. The pre-concert talk starts 30 minutes before the concert.
The Austrian press praised cellist Jeremias Fliedl as a true poet and refined musician. He will perform Dvořák's Cello Concerto alongside Sibelius's Symphony No. 1 with the Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emmanuel Tjeknavorian. Both composers significantly shaped their respective national music identities. The pre-concert talk starts 30 minutes before the concert.
Contemplative music and stories belong to the Advent season like the decorated tree to Christmas. »A Winter’s Tale« combines popular German Christmas songs and texts in a varied literary-musical interplay to create a very special programme – and has become a cherished tradition at Christmas time. The fact that a top-class ensemble around star violinist Daniel Hope could be won for this speaks for itself. They are assisted by the unique Katharina Thalbach, who with her unmistakable voice and her inimitable acting skills always takes a humorous and critical look at the festival of love.
Contemplative music and stories belong to the Advent season like the decorated tree to Christmas. »A Winter’s Tale« combines popular German Christmas songs and texts in a varied literary-musical interplay to create a very special programme – and has become a cherished tradition at Christmas time. The fact that a top-class ensemble around star violinist Daniel Hope could be won for this speaks for itself. They are assisted by the unique Katharina Thalbach, who with her unmistakable voice and her inimitable acting skills always takes a humorous and critical look at the festival of love.
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