Classical concerts featuring

Alain Altinoglu

Rhapsody in Blue

Good kids play violin in the orchestra, cool kids play sax in the big band - isn't that how it always is in school? Of course, that's a cliché. But the big band and symphony orchestra are two different worlds. Here, however, both come together for Gershwin's eternal classics, along with Alain Altinoglu on the piano. Gershwin, the man who supplied American music with the sophistication of the classical orchestra format and the slightly brash sound of a jazzy, fresh wind section, and hits like "Rhapsody in Blue," in which chief conductor Alain Altinoglu can show that he also cuts a dazzling figure at the keyboard. If, however, something honks during the orchestral piece "An American in Paris," it's not the hr-Bigband's fault. No, Gershwin himself wrote car horns into his score. The good kids play violin, everyone else wants to play the horn in the hr Symphony Orchestra.

Gershwin

A program in the spirit of the great American whose music always exudes a unique casualness. Featuring the hr-Bigband and the hr-Symphony Orchestra, two sound worlds united for Gershwin and a world premiere by Thierry Escaich. Gershwin's music, always on the pulse of turbulent times, is exemplified by his "Rhapsody in Blue." The chief conductor himself takes to the piano keys, adding to the coolness. Concert duration: approx. 120 minutes including intermission.

Gershwin

A program in the spirit of the great American whose music always exudes a unique casualness. Featuring the hr-Bigband and the hr-Symphony Orchestra, two sound worlds united for Gershwin and a world premiere by Thierry Escaich. Gershwin's music, always on the pulse of turbulent times, is exemplified by his "Rhapsody in Blue." The chief conductor himself takes to the piano keys, adding to the coolness. Concert duration: approx. 120 minutes including intermission.

Ravel Poulenc Martin

Ravel Poulenc Martin

Salzburger Kulturvereinigung

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by chief conductor Alain Altinoglu, will perform three concerts at the Salzburg Festival Hall in April. Violinist Vilde Frang will join them as a soloist, performing Schumann's Violin Concerto. The program includes Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 and Brahms' Symphony No. 2.

Salzburger Kulturvereinigung

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by chief conductor Alain Altinoglu, will perform three concerts at the Salzburg Festival Hall in April. Violinist Vilde Frang will join them as a soloist, performing Schumann's Violin Concerto. The program includes Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 and Brahms' Symphony No. 2.

Salzburger Kulturvereinigung

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by chief conductor Alain Altinoglu, will perform three concerts at the Salzburg Festival Hall in April. Violinist Vilde Frang will join them as a soloist, performing Schumann's Violin Concerto. The program includes Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 and Brahms' Symphony No. 2.

Meisterstück

Hilary Hahn, who started playing the violin at three and performing at six, is now a star violinist at 44. She first performed in Germany 30 years ago with Beethoven's violin concerto, the same piece she's playing at the Alte Oper's Junge Konzert. While her mastery is no longer a surprise, her performance will still be breathtaking. The concert lasts about 80 minutes without intermission.

Schostakowitsch 8

Hilary Hahn performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto, marking the 30th anniversary of her German debut with the same piece. The concert, part of Alte Oper Frankfurt's "Focus Hilary Hahn," also features Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8, performed by the hr-Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alain Altinoglu. The concert lasts approximately 135 minutes including intermission.

Schostakowitsch 8

Hilary Hahn performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto, marking the 30th anniversary of her German debut with the same piece. The concert, part of Alte Oper Frankfurt's "Focus Hilary Hahn," also features Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8, performed by the hr-Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alain Altinoglu. The concert lasts approximately 135 minutes including intermission.

Altinoglu, Faust · Shostakovich, Debussy, Ravel

Altinoglu, Faust · Shostakovich, Debussy, Ravel

Brahms 3

Alain Altinoglu continues his Brahms cycle with the 3rd Symphony, aiming for a fresh, agile sound. This sunny symphony is paired with Brahms-Haydn connections, featuring award-winning hr solo trumpeter Sebastian Berner performing Haydn's Trumpet Concerto. Altinoglu emphasizes transparency over opulence in Brahms's "symphonic forest idyll." Brahms's "Variations on a Theme by Haydn" complements the program, although the theme's origin is debated.

Dvořák 9

One symphony isn't a symphony, while the other is among the most famous. Stravinsky's "Wind Symphony" may surprise. Dvořák's "New World" Symphony captivates with its Bohemian romanticism, influenced by New York. Its popular adagio features a catchy English horn solo. Stravinsky's work is rhythmically sharp and melodically cutting. Thierry Escaich's cello concerto is like a Bach-inspired aria. Concert duration: about 120 minutes including intermission.

Dvořák 9

One symphony isn't a symphony, while the other is among the most famous. Stravinsky's "Wind Symphony" may surprise. Dvořák's "New World" Symphony captivates with its Bohemian romanticism, influenced by New York. Its popular adagio features a catchy English horn solo. Stravinsky's work is rhythmically sharp and melodically cutting. Thierry Escaich's cello concerto is like a Bach-inspired aria. Concert duration: about 120 minutes including intermission.

Notre-Dame de Paris

In early summer 2025, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony and chief conductor Alain Altinoglu will perform in Paris. At Notre Dame Cathedral, they will premiere Thierry Escaich's "Te Deum," composed for the cathedral's reopening.

Rheingau Musik Festival

The hr-Symphony Orchestra Frankfurt and its principal conductor traditionally open the Rheingau Music Festival every year in the impressive acoustics of Eberbach Monastery's basilica. The 2025 opening concert program will be announced later, but an inspiring concert can be expected.

Rheingau Musik Festival

The hr-Symphony Orchestra Frankfurt and its principal conductor traditionally open the Rheingau Music Festival every year in the impressive acoustics of Eberbach Monastery's basilica. The 2025 opening concert program will be announced later, but an inspiring concert can be expected.

Festival International de Colmar

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Alain Altinoglu, will conclude their season with three concerts at the Festival International de Colmar. Altinoglu, who became the festival's Artistic Director in 2023, will present works by various composers including Strawinsky, Dvořák, and Brahms, featuring cellist Gautier Capuçon, pianist Alexander Malofeev, and Frankfurt Radio Symphony's principal trumpet Sebastian Berner.

Festival International de Colmar

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Alain Altinoglu, will conclude their season with three concerts at the Festival International de Colmar. Altinoglu, who became the festival's Artistic Director in 2023, will present works by various composers including Strawinsky, Dvořák, and Brahms, featuring cellist Gautier Capuçon, pianist Alexander Malofeev, and Frankfurt Radio Symphony's principal trumpet Sebastian Berner.