»Robin Hood in der Laeiszhalle«

Farewell Robin Ticciati

»Noise, scandal, mischief, subversion!« the press railed in 1895 about the Berlin premiere of Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony. Some 120 years later, the original score of the ›Resurrection Symphony‹ sold at auction at Sotheby’s for EUR 5.3 million. Back then, it was conducted in Berlin by the composer himself. Now Robin Ticciati will bid his adieu as DSO Music Director with this revolutionary work, which surpasses all the usual dimensions and today is one of Mahler’s most popular symphonies.

Farewell Robin Ticciati

»Noise, scandal, mischief, subversion!« the press railed in 1895 about the Berlin premiere of Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony. Some 120 years later, the original score of the ›Resurrection Symphony‹ sold at auction at Sotheby’s for EUR 5.3 million. Back then, it was conducted in Berlin by the composer himself. Now Robin Ticciati will bid his adieu as DSO Music Director with this revolutionary work, which surpasses all the usual dimensions and today is one of Mahler’s most popular symphonies.

Mitsingkonzert in der Philharmonie

Orchestre de Paris / Robin Ticciati

Lisa Batiashvili's expressive elegance is put to full use in one of the gems of the Mozartean repertoire, which precedes the orchestral odyssey of Mahler's Symphony No.5 beset with the themes of torment, struggle and ecstasy.

Orchestre de Paris / Robin Ticciati

Lisa Batiashvili's expressive elegance is put to full use in one of the gems of the Mozartean repertoire, which precedes the orchestral odyssey of Mahler's Symphony No.5 beset with the themes of torment, struggle and ecstasy.

Folkwang Musikschule in der Philharmonie

The Folkwang Music School and Essen Philharmonic present an afternoon of music. Over 500 children, young people, and adults showcase their talents. The music school presents its four divisions: music, dance, drama, and visual arts. Anna Vinnitskaya opens the music school day with music student Antonia Kahleyß on violin.

»Das große Herzklopfen in der Musik«

Booking information: One ticket is required per listener. Please be aware that your baby also needs a ticket.

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / NDR Vokalensemble / Robin Ticciati

Anton Bruckner would have turned 200 years old on 4 September 2024 – an occasion for the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra to focus on important works by the great composer and organist throughout the season. On this evening in the Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall, the audience can immerse itself in the various facets of his work and influence: Bruckner’s Seventh, perhaps his most popular symphony, meets lesser-known sacred music by the former organist of St Florian’s Abbey and Linz Cathedral.

Zu Gast in der Alten Oper Frankfurt

»If music be the food of love, play on!« William Shakespeare once wrote – and in the same spirit, Jakub Hrůša, as our musical »chef de cuisine«, has once again put together sumptuous treats for our audience that unmistakably carry his personal signature. And we start off with a delicacy: With Brahms’ concerto, composed in 1887, which is much more than just a small appetiser – and also follows a quote by Adelbert von Chamisso, that says: »Love is not a solo. Love is a duet.« For the two celebrated soloists Vilde Frang and Sol Gabetta, it was a heartfelt wish to perform this double concerto together at some point – and they will certainly add their artistic flavours to blend into a »giant eight-stringed violin« in accordance with the composer’s wishes. The musical menu also features works by two other favourite composers of our Chief Conductor: Martinů’s Symphony No. 3, which he wrote in 1944 while in exile in America, contains echoes of the folk music of his Czech homeland, as well as skilfully processing the zeitgeist of that time – and, most importantly, indulging in great emotions. After this mighty symphony, we serve Dvořák’s »Scherzo capriccioso«, because Jakub Hrůša loves to break with the conventions of a traditional concert programme time and again. The name already suggests a playfully tossed-together dish and this imaginative, lavishly orchestrated and skilfully crafted scherzo from 1883 is not so little, but it is still a charming nightcap: it is one of the many captivating works from Dvořák’s pen to win people’s hearts by storm.

Musik in der Sophienkirche: Orgelkonzert Steffen Walther

Das Programm umfasst Werke mit Bezug zur Passionszeit aus verschiedenen musikalischen Zyklen von Olivier Messiaen. Den Rahmen bilden zwei große Orgelwerke von Johann Sebastian Bach, die sowohl den Abend eröffnen als auch beschließen. Steffen Walther ist Dozent für künstlerisches und liturgisches Orgelspiel in Dresden und Leipzig und wirkt als Kantor an der Kreuzkirche in Chemnitz. Sein tiefes musikalisches Verständnis und seine Ausdruckskraft versprechen ein eindrucksvolles Klangerlebnis. Bei den Orgelkonzerten in der Sophienkirche macht eine Video-Übertragung im Kirchenschiff das faszinierende Hand- und Fußwerk der Organisten und Organistinnen hautnah erlebbar. “Musik in der Sophienkirche” ist eine Veranstaltungsreihe der Ev. Kirchengemeinde am Weinberg in Kooperation mit dem Kultur Büro Elisabeth.