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"Sowing change" BENEFICIAL EVENING for Bread for the World with Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen

Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 20:00

Konzerthalle Bamberg, Joseph-Keilberth-Saal (Bamberg)

Petr Popelka (Conductor), Eckart von Hirschhausen (Presenter), Kantorei St. Stephan (Chorus), musica-viva-chor (Chorus)

Every year at the beginning of Advent, »Bread for the World« opens the nationwide fundraising campaign with a festive church service, which will take place in Bamberg this year. We get into the mood for this special occasion with a festive evening to support the fundraising campaign. The motto of the campaign, »Sowing change«, is the leitmotif of the evening, during which Petr Popelka will perform excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s »Nutcracker« and selected Advent songs with our orchestra and Bamberg choir singers.Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen, doctor, science journalist and founder of the »Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen« Foundation, with which he is committed to planetary health and the necessary transformation, will host the programme: »The most expensive thing we can do now is nothing« is his thesis, which he will expand on with inspiring guests on this evening. When you buy a concert ticket, you are supporting the work of »Bread for the World«. A just world without hunger is possible. Make sure you book your tickets early for a special event. Be part of the change!

Info (www.bamberger-symphoniker.de)

Petr Popelka, Christian Gerhaher

Thu, Nov 28, 2024, 18:00

Konzerthalle Bamberg, Joseph-Keilberth-Saal (Bamberg)

Petr Popelka (Conductor), Christian Gerhaher (Bariton)

There are impressive careers that one can only imagine at first. But they sometimes become reality: Petr Popelka’s love of music blossomed when he was a small child. He first formed a musical partnership with the double bass and played in the Staatskapelle Dresden for ten years. He composed on the side to keep his inner balance – but his fervent desire to conduct eventually grew stronger and stronger. And then everything went very quickly: he put his double bass bow aside and is now one of the most inspiring artists of the new generation of conductors, for whom mutual respect is always important when working together. Since this season, he has been Chief Conductor of the Wiener Symphoniker, but other orchestras are also courting the rising star. Fortunately, the likeable musician is already one of our recurring guests: we share the Bohemian soul with the Prague-born conductor – which is why it was »love at first note« when he made his debut in Bamberg in 2022. We are now looking forward to explore the dazzling scores of Schubert, Strauss and Ravel with him, as well as Christian Gerhaher’s current favourite songs, which are far from the usual vocal cycles. Petr Popelka is known for his varied programmes and also for bringing each piece to life with his unique, emotional and refreshing interpretations. He loves the passionate working relationship between him and our musicians, as he once emphasised: »There really is a great open-mindedness in the orchestra – and a willingness to give the best. I feel incredibly comfortable!«

Info (www.bamberger-symphoniker.de)

"Sowing change" BENEFICIAL EVENING for Bread for the World with Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen

Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 20:00

Konzerthalle Bamberg, Joseph-Keilberth-Saal (Bamberg)

Every year at the beginning of Advent, »Bread for the World« opens the nationwide fundraising campaign with a festive church service, which will take place in Bamberg this year. We get into the mood for this special occasion with a festive evening to support the fundraising campaign. The motto of the campaign, »Sowing change«, is the leitmotif of the evening, during which Petr Popelka will perform excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s »Nutcracker« and selected Advent songs with our orchestra and Bamberg choir singers.Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen, doctor, science journalist and founder of the »Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen« Foundation, with which he is committed to planetary health and the necessary transformation, will host the programme: »The most expensive thing we can do now is nothing« is his thesis, which he will expand on with inspiring guests on this evening. When you buy a concert ticket, you are supporting the work of »Bread for the World«. A just world without hunger is possible. Make sure you book your tickets early for a special event. Be part of the change!

Petr Popelka, Christian Gerhaher

Thu, Nov 28, 2024, 18:00

Konzerthalle Bamberg, Joseph-Keilberth-Saal (Bamberg)

There are impressive careers that one can only imagine at first. But they sometimes become reality: Petr Popelka’s love of music blossomed when he was a small child. He first formed a musical partnership with the double bass and played in the Staatskapelle Dresden for ten years. He composed on the side to keep his inner balance – but his fervent desire to conduct eventually grew stronger and stronger. And then everything went very quickly: he put his double bass bow aside and is now one of the most inspiring artists of the new generation of conductors, for whom mutual respect is always important when working together. Since this season, he has been Chief Conductor of the Wiener Symphoniker, but other orchestras are also courting the rising star. Fortunately, the likeable musician is already one of our recurring guests: we share the Bohemian soul with the Prague-born conductor – which is why it was »love at first note« when he made his debut in Bamberg in 2022. We are now looking forward to explore the dazzling scores of Schubert, Strauss and Ravel with him, as well as Christian Gerhaher’s current favourite songs, which are far from the usual vocal cycles. Petr Popelka is known for his varied programmes and also for bringing each piece to life with his unique, emotional and refreshing interpretations. He loves the passionate working relationship between him and our musicians, as he once emphasised: »There really is a great open-mindedness in the orchestra – and a willingness to give the best. I feel incredibly comfortable!«