Festakt zum 35. Jahrestag der Friedlichen Revolution

»ZUM 80. JAHRESTAG DER BEFREIUNG«

Musik der Zeit – Pierre Boulez zum 100.

When the significant French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez passed away in 2016, Austrian composer Olga Neuwirth recalled her mentor in an obituary, remembering his way of "looking at music in a completely different way". Neuwirth composed a new piece for orchestra and electronics, electro-acoustic sounds that also repeatedly interested Boulez. The WDR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by guest conductor Jonathan Nott, performs Boulez's shimmering and floating sound portrait of the great symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé, "Pli selon pli".

Konzert zum Jahreswechsel

Start your New Year's Eve fireworks in a musical way with us in the Great Hall - with the Konzerthausorchester, our chief conductor Joana Mallwitz, cello soloist Nicolas Altstaedt and festive and cheerful orchestral pieces from Johann Strauss' rousing Fledermaus Overture to Antonín Dvořák's turbulent “Carnival” and Ottorino Respighi's tone poem “Roman Festivals”.

Konzert zum Karfreitag

Haydn's composition is characterised by a dramatic, extremely moving emotionality that is hard to resist. It was initially conceived as a purely instrumental composition - meditation music in seven slow movements with a prelude and final movement („Il Terremoto“ - the earthquake) for a Passion service. However, when Haydn heard an arrangement of his work with a German text in Passau in 1794, he was inspired to write his own vocal version. The premiere took place in Vienna in 1796. With the flourishing of choral societies in the 19th century, this vocal version of the Seven Words became one of the most frequently performed pieces of Passion music ever.

Konzert zum Jahreswechsel

Konzert zum Jahreswechsel

Kammermusik zum Jahresende

Cello zum Anfassen

Today, we're taking a closer look at the cello, also known as the "violoncello." This string instrument is played sitting down, held between the knees on a spike, has four strings, and spans four octaves. Used both as a solo and orchestral instrument, the cello is highly valued for its velvety sound. Discover more exciting facts by listening and watching! "Instruments to Touch" series explores a rich collection of instruments, sharing fascinating anecdotes from musicians.

Cello zum Anfassen

Today, we're taking a closer look at the cello, also known as the "violoncello." This string instrument is played sitting down, held between the knees on a spike, has four strings, and spans four octaves. Used both as a solo and orchestral instrument, the cello is highly valued for its velvety sound. Discover more exciting facts by listening and watching! "Instruments to Touch" series explores a rich collection of instruments, sharing fascinating anecdotes from musicians.

Zum Mitsingen: "Weih­nachts­oratorium"

Why sing familiar melodies alone at home? Join us for a festive sing-along with professional support! Christmas is a time for togetherness, and what better way to experience community than through singing? The Essen Philharmonic invites you to sing along to Bach's "Christmas Oratorio". The audience becomes the choir, accompanied by an orchestra and soloists. Whether you sing or listen, you're welcome!