Shirley Brill. Philharmonisches Orchester Heidelberg. Mino Marani Appassionato

PHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER | NEUJAHRSKONZERT

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a dazzling musical firework display featuring Handel's Fireworks Music, Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, and Max Richter's Recomposed: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons, performed by the Philharmonic Orchestra and violinist Elena Urioste, conducted by André de Ridder. A spectacular start to a hopefully peaceful 2025.

PHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER | 6. Sinfoniekonzert

Trumpeter Alison Balsom hailed Wynton Marsalis' trumpet concerto as the most significant in 200 years, surpassing even Hummel's in its diverse use of the trumpet's capabilities. The piece journeys through various classical and jazz styles. Inspired by spirituals and Native American music during his time in the US, Dvořák's 9th Symphony reflects a new world of possibilities and cultural diversity, becoming his greatest success.

PHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER | 5. Sinfoniekonzert

Lisa Streich's ISHJÄRTA explores the coexistence of two emotions. Schumann's Violin Concerto, initially unpublished due to technical difficulties, is now a staple. Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6, diverging from his usual style, evokes spring, joy, and youth, moving from a slow start to a wild gallop.

PHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER | 7. Sinfoniekonzert

Shakespeare's Hamlet has always fascinated artists and composers. Hans Abrahamsen focuses on Ophelia, creating a song cycle from her perspective based on her limited lines. Tchaikovsky also composed Hamlet-inspired pieces. This concert blends music and dramatic performance, reflecting the importance of vocal delivery in Shakespeare's time.

PHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER | 8. Sinfoniekonzert

To celebrate the New York Philharmonic's 150th anniversary, Olivier Messiaen composed ÉCLAIRS SUR L’AU-DELÀ, a large-scale orchestral work for 128 musicians inspired by Christian themes and Australian birdsong. Camille Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 5, inspired by Nubian songs and Oriental influences, is described as a musical journey from Egypt to the Far East. This symphony concert features a collaboration between the Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the Freiburg University of Music, with world star Kit Armstrong.

PHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER FREIBURG | 3. Sinfoniekonzert

The Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ektoras Tartanis, performs works by Ravel, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky. Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé" Suite No. 1 evokes ancient Greek pastorals. Stravinsky's "Firebird" Suite is based on Russian folklore. Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1, though initially overshadowed by Stravinsky, is a playful and beautiful work celebrating life despite difficult times.

PHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER FREIBURG | 4. Sinfoniekonzert

The Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestra opens its first symphony concert of 2024 with Carola Bauckholt's ATEMPAUSE, a work reminiscent of music from the Industrial Revolution. The concert also features Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 2 with soloist Sibylle Mahni, and Bruckner's Symphony No. 4, "The Romantic," offering a majestic and warming experience.

Nina Stemme | Königliches Philharmonisches Orchester Stockholm | Ryan Bancroft

World-renowned mezzo-soprano Nina Stemme joins the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, now led by Ryan Bancroft, to perform Mahler's poignant "Kindertotenlieder." Preceding this, the orchestra presents a contemporary homage to Liguria by Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky's intensely passionate Symphony No. 5.

Moritzburg Festival Orchester