Sophie Hunger: Walzer für Niemand

Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer

»The result is astonishing, surprising, often absolutely stunning,« wrote the Süddeutsche Zeitung about concerts featuring Sophie Hunger and the orchestra from her home city of Bern. Now the Swiss singer-songwriter icon celebrates the start of her »Reflektor« festival at the Elbphilharmonie with symphonic arrangements of her best songs, this time accompanied by the Metropole Orkest, one of the best pop orchestras in the world. With this major concert event, Sophie Hunger joins the ranks of Shirley Bassey, Ella Fitzgerald, Laura Mvula, Snarky Puppy and many other musical greats. They all performed with the Metropole Orkest, which earned them 21 Grammy nominations and 4 Grammy awards. It is not only the large line-up with integrated big band that makes the Metropole Orkest from Hilversum unique, but also its decades of specialisation in large-scale popular music. The orchestra is conducted by Jochen Neuffer, who arranged Sophie Hunger’s songs for the symphonic line-up. Numerous projects of this kind have already seen him join forces with pop and jazz greats such as Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Robbie Williams, Donny McCaslin, Jacob Collier and Mark Guiliana.

Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer

»The result is astonishing, surprising, often absolutely stunning,« wrote the Süddeutsche Zeitung about concerts featuring Sophie Hunger and the orchestra from her home city of Bern. Now the Swiss singer-songwriter icon celebrates the start of her »Reflektor« festival at the Elbphilharmonie with symphonic arrangements of her best songs, this time accompanied by the Metropole Orkest, one of the best pop orchestras in the world. With this major concert event, Sophie Hunger joins the ranks of Shirley Bassey, Ella Fitzgerald, Laura Mvula, Snarky Puppy and many other musical greats. They all performed with the Metropole Orkest, which earned them 21 Grammy nominations and 4 Grammy awards. It is not only the large line-up with integrated big band that makes the Metropole Orkest from Hilversum unique, but also its decades of specialisation in large-scale popular music. The orchestra is conducted by Jochen Neuffer, who arranged Sophie Hunger’s songs for the symphonic line-up. Numerous projects of this kind have already seen him join forces with pop and jazz greats such as Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Robbie Williams, Donny McCaslin, Jacob Collier and Mark Guiliana.

Sophie Straat – Punk & Plush

SOPHIE RENNERT & JOSEPH MIDDLETON

On the operatic stage, Austrian mezzo­soprano Sophie Rennert is acclaimed for her portrayals of Baroque heroines—including her celebrated debut as Galatea in the staged production of Handel’s Aci, Galatea e Polifemo in November 2023 at the Pierre Boulez Saal. Together with pianist Joseph Middleton, she now gives voice to her other great passion: the lied repertoire. In addition to a selection of works by Franz Schubert, the duo performs Mahler’s moving Rückert Songs.

Flöte, Freiheit, Walzer

Solo-Flötistin Clara Andrada de la Calle mit verträumten Mozart-Klängen, eine von Freiheits-Gedanken kündende Beethoven-Ouvertüre und mitreißende Walzer-Freuden à la Richard Strauss. Das Flötenkonzert gehört dabei zu den bekanntesten der ganzen Literatur, voll Mozart'scher Sanglichkeit und geistvollem instrumentalem Wechselspiel. Mit seiner »Leonore 3« wollte Beethoven einst sein epochales Bühnenwerk »Fidelio« eröffnen und in der »Rosenkavalier-Suite« hat Strauss die ganze Walzerseligkeit seiner Erfolgsoper in einem Kondensat verdichtet. Was will man mehr zum Wochenende und zum Ausklang von Quick & Classy in dieser Spielzeit?Konzertdauer: ca. 70 Minuten – Keine Pause!Im Anschluss »Meet & Greet« an der Bar mit den Musiker*innen des Abends

Seniorenkonzert: Alles Walzer?!

The concert features works by Brahms and Strauss Jr., including Hungarian Dances and the Blue Danube Waltz. The two composers met in Baden-Baden. The one-hour concert offers an entertaining "musical coffee party." Groups of 7+ get free pre-concert materials. The concert hall opens at 2 pm, with coffee and cake available. Wheelchair spaces are available; please specify needs when booking.

Seniorenkonzert: Alles Walzer?!

The concert "Alles Walzer" features works by Brahms and Strauss Jr., including Hungarian Dances and the Blue Danube Waltz. These two composers met and socialized in Baden-Baden. This one-hour senior concert offers an entertaining musical afternoon. Groups of 7+ receive free pre-concert materials. The Liederhalle opens at 2 PM with refreshments available. Wheelchair spaces are available; please specify needs when booking.

Strauss 200 - Alles Walzer!

Am 25. Oktober 1825 wurde Johann Strauss (Sohn) bei Wien in eine musikalische Familie geboren und schon zu Lebzeiten als „Walzerkönig“ zum ersten Popstar der Musikgeschichte.Zum 200. Geburtstag des „Walzerkönigs“ präsentiert der KMGV Originalwerke für Männerchor von Johann Strauss (Sohn) sowie die schönsten und schwungvollsten Melodien seiner Wiener Zeitgenossen – und natürlich auch den einen oder anderen Walzer…

Strauss 200 - Alles Walzer!

Am 25. Oktober 1825 wurde Johann Strauss (Sohn) bei Wien in eine musikalische Familie geboren und schon zu Lebzeiten als „Walzerkönig“ zum ersten Popstar der Musikgeschichte.Zum 200. Geburtstag des „Walzerkönigs“ präsentiert der KMGV Originalwerke für Männerchor von Johann Strauss (Sohn) sowie die schönsten und schwungvollsten Melodien seiner Wiener Zeitgenossen – und natürlich auch den einen oder anderen Walzer…

"Weih­nachts­oratorium" für Kinder

For years, Essen's Philharmonic Hall hosts a children's "Christmas Oratorio." Michael Gusenbauer adapted Bach's work, weaving familiar passages into the Christmas story. Vivid musical examples explain instruments to children, linking specific music with text sections. Recitatives, arias, and chorales characterize figures, culminating in trumpets and timpani inviting everyone to "rejoice."