Daniel Hope, a renowned violinist and entertainer, welcomes guests to the Philharmonie Essen for "A Very Warm Welcome." Joined by the Belgrade Chamber Orchestra and singers Lisa Wittig and Bettina Ranch, he'll present a festive program featuring music from Bach to Humperdinck, alongside arrangements of international Christmas classics.
Max Volbers, a recorder virtuoso, studied under Dorothee Oberlinger. He plays a variety of recorders, calling them the "Flauto Dolce" family. His colorful programs, often with his own arrangements, are performed with harpsichordist Alexander von Heißen. A post-concert artist talk with Daniel Finkernagel is included. Registration is required for the "Sunday Matinee Plus" for seniors.
Concerts for people with special needs offer a relaxing hour in a special place for those with dementia, other impairments, or who enjoy afternoon concerts. The festive Advent concert is particularly popular. This year, recorder player Max Volbers and harpsichordist Alexander von Heißen will perform a program attuned to the contemplative and joyful season. Singing along at the end of each concert is a beloved tradition, especially during Advent.
Concerts for people with special needs offer a relaxing hour in a special place for those with dementia, other impairments, or who enjoy afternoon concerts. The festive Advent concert is particularly popular. This year, recorder player Max Volbers and harpsichordist Alexander von Heißen will perform a program attuned to the contemplative and joyful season. Singing along at the end of each concert is a beloved tradition, especially during Advent.
The Vienna Boys' Choir, a Viennese musical institution since 1498 and an important Austrian cultural symbol, will present their Essen Christmas concert. The boys, aged 10 to 14, will perform traditional songs ("Tochter Zion"), international classics ("Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"), pieces from Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," and Saint-Saëns' French Christmas oratorio. Austrian gems like Joseph Haydn's choral pieces, "Silent Night," and a South Tyrolean yodel will also be featured. The Vienna Boys' Choir performs together with the ensemble Les Essences.
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