Vortrag "Schostakowitsch im Film"

Jerusalem Quartet Schostakowitsch Streichquartette

In 2025, the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich's death, his music, offering emotional refuge against the Soviet regime, is remembered. This concert frames Antonín Dvořák's masterpiece with Shostakovich's first and ninth string quartets, performed by the Jerusalem Quartet, praised for "passion, precision, and warmth." A late-night performance by the Paterok Quartet follows in the "Philharmonie Club" restaurant.

Anna Vinnitskaya Schostakowitsch 2. Klavierkonzert

The Essen Philharmonic commemorates Dmitri Shostakovich's 50th death anniversary with four evenings this season. His second piano concerto, joyful and brilliant, stands out against the backdrop of his often somber work. Pianist Anna Vinnitskaya considers the second movement among the most beautiful music. Elim Chan conducts the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, also performing Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony, a "song to the free and happy man". Pre-concert events include "Close-up", placing the audience on stage with the orchestra, and a "Late Night" session with Vinnitskaya and MCO musicians. A child-friendly introduction is also offered.

Roman Borisov Kammerakademie Potsdam Schostakowitsch Doppelkonzert

Roman Borisov, the pianist who debuted at the Essen Philharmonic, returns as both soloist and conductor. He will perform Shostakovich's concerto for piano, trumpet, and orchestra, framed by Mozart's dances and piano rondo. The concert concludes with Schubert's fifth symphony, inspired by Mozart's music.

Concert of Film Music: Korngold in Hollywood

Johan Dalene, photo: Marco Borggreve Erich Wolfgang Korngold was a child prodigy whose talent enchanted Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. He staged his most famous opera at the age of 23, pursued a career as a conductor shortly afterwards and then became, still at a very young age, a lecturer at the Staatsakademie für Musik in Vienna. Nothing foreshadowed his great turn to film, which – bored by the silent image – decided to speak with an audible voice. A few years before the outbreak of the Second World War, Korngold moved to the US, and he eventually took American citizenship. He became permanently associated with Hollywood, setting the mould for later film music composers. At the same time, he remained faithful to the style of the composers whom he had captivated in his early career. Korngold wrote music for many films, including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Kings Row (1941), twice receiving an Oscar. However, he did not abandon the classical forms and contexts of symphonic music. In 1945 he completed his Violin Concerto, with Jascha Heifetz performing the solo part. It is undoubtedly one of the most ‘cinematic’ of instrumental concertos, be it only because the composer took numerous themes from his film scores.

Concert of Film Music: Korngold in Hollywood

Johan Dalene, photo: Marco Borggreve Erich Wolfgang Korngold was a child prodigy whose talent enchanted Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. He staged his most famous opera at the age of 23, pursued a career as a conductor shortly afterwards and then became, still at a very young age, a lecturer at the Staatsakademie für Musik in Vienna. Nothing foreshadowed his great turn to film, which – bored by the silent image – decided to speak with an audible voice. A few years before the outbreak of the Second World War, Korngold moved to the US, and he eventually took American citizenship. He became permanently associated with Hollywood, setting the mould for later film music composers. At the same time, he remained faithful to the style of the composers whom he had captivated in his early career. Korngold wrote music for many films, including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Kings Row (1941), twice receiving an Oscar. However, he did not abandon the classical forms and contexts of symphonic music. In 1945 he completed his Violin Concerto, with Jascha Heifetz performing the solo part. It is undoubtedly one of the most ‘cinematic’ of instrumental concertos, be it only because the composer took numerous themes from his film scores.

Film screening: “Geographies of Solitude”

For decades, ecologist Zoe Lucas has been researching the flora and fauna on Sable Island, a remote island off the east coast of Canada, and documenting an ecosystem largely unaffected by human influence. Experimental filmmaker Jacquelyn Mills accompanies her, capturing her meticulous work on 16 mm film and immersing herself in the deep structures and beauty of life by editing and distorting the material. Nature appears as an overwhelming place of stillness and perpetual growth and decay, with large quantities of plastic waste highlighting the threat to this world.

Film screening: “Geographies of Solitude”

For decades, ecologist Zoe Lucas has been researching the flora and fauna on Sable Island, a remote island off the east coast of Canada, and documenting an ecosystem largely unaffected by human influence. Experimental filmmaker Jacquelyn Mills accompanies her, capturing her meticulous work on 16 mm film and immersing herself in the deep structures and beauty of life by editing and distorting the material. Nature appears as an overwhelming place of stillness and perpetual growth and decay, with large quantities of plastic waste highlighting the threat to this world.

The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music

Experience the symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with orchestra, choir, soloists, and light show. The concert features music from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Mission Impossible, Batman, Inception, Interstellar, Dunkirk, Superman, and Gladiator. Hear background stories, such as how Zimmer changed the beginning of Gladiator and smuggled an anti-apartheid message into The Lion King soundtrack.

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