Beatrice de Graaf about crisis

Jurriën Hamer about power

Churches are gradually emptying, yet everyone still needs moments of contemplation. Reflect with Bach is just such a moment. For each edition, the unconventional Flemish poet Maud Vanhauwaert, presenter Lex Bohlmeijer and the Netherlands Bach Society are joined by a different writer and thinker, to explore the universal themes of life and offer tranquillity through the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Today’s theme is: power. With: Jurriën Hamer.In this Reflect with Bach, philosopher, lawyer and writer Jurriën Hamer reflects on the theme of power. His story is interwoven with parts of three cantatas by Bach that form the base for his magnum opus, the Mass in B Minor. Jurriën Hamer studied law and philosophy at Utrecht University. In 2022, he published his first book: ‘ Waarom schurken pech hebben en helden geluk: een nieuwe filosofie van de vrije wil’ (Why Villains Always Lose and Heroes Win: a new philosophy of free will). As a writer, speaker and moderator, he shows how philosophical ideas about justice, guilt and free will have a huge influence on our lives, in an accessible, humorous and inspiring way.This concert is part of the series Reflect with Bach.Please note: the spoken language of this series is Dutch.

Ewoud Kieft about power

Churches are gradually emptying, yet everyone still needs moments of contemplation. Reflect with Bach is just such a moment. For each edition, the unconventional Flemish poet Maud Vanhauwaert, presenter Lex Bohlmeijer and the Netherlands Bach Society are joined by a different writer and thinker, to explore the universal themes of life and offer tranquillity through the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Today’s theme is: power. With: Ewoud Kieft.In this Reflect with Bach, writer and historian Ewoud Kieft reflects on the theme of power. His story is interwoven with parts of three cantatas by Bach that form the base for his magnum opus, the Mass in B Minor. Ewoud Kieft is a writer and historian and studied at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He wrote seven books and hundreds of articles (in NRC, De Groene and de Volkskrant, among others), including The banned book Mein Kampf and the appeal of Nazism (2017) - which was nominated for the Libris Geschiedenis Prijs and won the Kleio Klasseprijs - and Concerto, a music history of Amsterdam (2021). He is also active as a singer and songwriter, for example with his band De Harde Liefde.This concert is part of the series Reflect with Bach.Please note: the spoken language of this series is Dutch.

Orchestre National de France / Beatrice Rana / Christian Măcelaru

There is often talk of underrated works by great composers: masterpieces that are only honoured after the death of their creators. But overrated works? Maurice Ravel considered his Boléro to be such a work. »I have only made one masterpiece, that is the Boléro; unfortunately, it contains no music,« he once said laconically. You can disagree and be pleased that Cristian Măcelaru is presenting the work with his Orchestre National de France in this ProArte concert. And that’s not all: in addition to the famous Boléro, the proven Ravel specialists from Paris are also bringing Ravel’s jazz-influenced piano concerto to Hamburg, interpreted by Beatrice Rana, who has played her way into the hearts of local audiences in recent seasons. A fitting prelude to the Ravel Year 2025, in which the 150th birthday of the composer with the unbeatable sense of orchestral colour will be celebrated.

Concert de midi et demi avec la classe de Musique de Film de Béatrice THIRIET

Speak Low. Songs about masculinity and queer utopias

The art song – a mirror of a bygone era and yet surprisingly contemporary. Johannes Worms and Nasti invite you to an evening that looks at familiar and new works from an unusual perspective.

De Profundis

De Profundis

Kaléidoscope de clarinettes

Young Mozart once exclaimed about the wonderful effect of clarinets. The hr-Sinfonieorchester has six of them, all showcased in this chamber music program. Spanning centuries and styles, they will be played in every imaginable combination, like a shimmering kaleidoscope. A special highlight, not just for chamber music fans. Concert duration: approx. 110 minutes including intermission.

Philharmonie de Paris

Following its Frankfurt performance, the hr-Sinfonieorchester will tour Arthur Honegger's oratorio "Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher" to Paris, Vienna, and Hamburg. The cast, including Oscar winner Marion Cotillard as Joan of Arc and the Wiener Singverein, will perform at the Philharmonie de Paris, Musikverein Wien, and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.