The WDR Funkhausorchester, based in Cologne, is a versatile and innovative ensemble renowned for its diverse repertoire. Covering genres from classical to pop, it captivates audiences with dynamic performances. Under skilled leadership, this esteemed orchestra enriches the cultural scene with its artistic excellence and creative flair.
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Tchaikovsky's Sugar Plum Fairy trades ballet shoes for swing with Uwaga! This crossover quartet grooves to baroque minuets and introduces Mahler and Mozart to disco. The WDR Funkhausorchester joins them for a wild, anarchic romp through music history.
Few figures in literary history are as closely linked to music as Orpheus. His melodies tamed animals, moved gods, and softened the hearts of the dead. WDR Funkhausorchester, joined by author Elke Heidenreich, explores Orpheus's legacy, tracing his influence on writers and composers. Featuring music from Offenbach to Reinhard Mey, the evening blends literature, music, and poetic impulses.
For over 100 years, Walt Disney's films have fascinated generations. The music plays a key role in animation's success. The King's Singers and WDR Funkhausorchester reinterpret the film classics on stage, performing a selection of Disney favorites, including Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Someday My Prince Will Come.
"Snow White," "Mary Poppins," "The Lion King" – timeless soundtracks that have enchanted generations of fans. Nostalgia and grand emotions are guaranteed when The King’s Singers and the WDR Funkhausorchester take the audience on a magical journey through Disney melodies.
Get ready for nostalgia and big emotions! The legendary a-cappella sextet The King's Singers and the WDR Funkhausorchester take the audience on a magical journey through the most beautiful Disney melodies.
From "Mamma Mia" to "Dancing Queen": The stirring hits of the Swedish pop icons make hearts dance. The WDR Funkhausorchester brings back the glamor of the ABBA era and lets the band's biggest successes shine in a new symphonic light.
From "Mamma Mia" to "Dancing Queen": The stirring hits of the Swedish pop icons make hearts dance. The WDR Funkhausorchester brings back the glamor of the ABBA era and lets the band's biggest successes shine in a new symphonic light.
Simone Sombecki and the WDR Funkhausorchester present an evening of animal-themed music, featuring favorites from "Cats" to "Dances with Wolves". A fun time is guaranteed!
A wonderful concert for those who prefer dancing to sitting still.
Love, betrayal, death, and forgiveness – Verdi's "Stiffelio" is full of drama. Too much for the censors, who banned the first version before its 1850 premiere. The original scores, believed lost, were rediscovered in Naples over 100 years later. Audiences can expect an exciting encounter with a rarely performed early work.
Immerse yourself in Argentina's vibrant music with favorites by Astor Piazzolla and Martín Palmeri's captivating "Misa a Buenos Aires." The WDR Rundfunkchor's powerful voices meet the WDR Funkhausorchester strings in a summer feast for the senses!
Immerse yourself in Argentina's vibrant music with favorites by Astor Piazzolla and Martín Palmeri's Tango Nuevo compositions. Mariano Chiacchiarini conducts the WDR Rundfunkchor, Agnes Lipka, and the WDR Funkhausorchester. Dream of Buenos Aires and indulge in tango passion—a true summer feast for the senses!
And the winner is… In diesem Konzert stellt das WDR Funkhausorchester Oscar-preisgekrönte Filmmusik in den Mittelpunkt. Atemberaubende Spannung, unvergessliche Abenteuer und natürlich ganz große Gefühle mit unvergesslichen Soundtracks von Komponisten-Legenden wie John Williams, Alan Menken oder John Barry – ein magischer Abend, der die Herzen aller Film- Fans höherschlagen lässt.
And the winner is… In diesem Konzert stellt das WDR Funkhausorchester Oscar-preisgekrönte Filmmusik in den Mittelpunkt. Atemberaubende Spannung, unvergessliche Abenteuer und natürlich ganz große Gefühle mit unvergesslichen Soundtracks von Komponisten-Legenden wie John Williams, Alan Menken oder John Barry – ein magischer Abend, der die Herzen aller Film- Fans höherschlagen lässt.
The WDR Funkhausorchester presents Oscar-winning film music. Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable adventures, and grand emotions with unforgettable soundtracks by legendary composers like John Williams, Alan Menken, or John Barry – a magical evening that will thrill all film fans.
The WDR Funkhausorchester provides the soundtrack for a beautiful summer evening with a mix of classics, pop, swing, and film melodies. Experience freedom, romance, and high spirits with songs like "Walking on Sunshine" and "Orfeu Negro." Relive memories with Bert Kaempfert's hits or simply soak in summer vibes. A grand James Bond medley heightens anticipation for the night ahead.
Rock is more than music—it's a lifestyle preserved in powerful riffs and raw vocals. When strings and brass join drums, bass, and guitar, an energetic rock party erupts. The WDR Funkhausorchester performs classics from the Rolling Stones to Queen, Metallica to AC/DC—proving even orchestras can rock. Vocalist Alex Melcher supports, whose powerful rock voice has been showcased in leading roles like "We Will Rock You" and "Jesus Christ Superstar".
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