Classical Concerts at

Die Glocke

From the Thames to Lake Wörthersee

From the Thames to Lake Wörthersee

Joyeux anniversaire, Monsieur Ravel!

The 8th Philharmonic Concert celebrates French composer Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday with his Piano Concerto in G major and the famous Boléro. Ravel's concerto is a virtuoso piece, while the Boléro builds from a simple musical idea to an overwhelming sonic feast. The concert opens with Schumann's Symphony No. 2, written during a period of depression yet a testament to his creative power. In contrast, Ravel's creative flow was abruptly ended by a degenerative brain disease.

Joyeux anniversaire, Monsieur Ravel!

The 8th Philharmonic Concert celebrates French composer Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday with his Piano Concerto in G major and the famous Boléro. Ravel's concerto is a virtuoso piece, while the Boléro builds from a simple musical idea to an overwhelming sonic feast. The concert opens with Schumann's Symphony No. 2, written during a period of depression yet a testament to his creative power. In contrast, Ravel's creative flow was abruptly ended by a degenerative brain disease.

Symphonic passion

High Five

The Bremen Philharmonic's anniversary season presents classical masterpieces, including Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto and Shostakovich's 5th Symphony. Beethoven's concerto elevates the genre, while Shostakovich's marks a heroic return. Fanny Hensel's Overture in C Major offers a cheerful counterpoint. The concert introduction starts 30 minutes prior in the Glocke's "Kleinen Saal".

High Five

The Bremen Philharmonic's anniversary season presents classical masterpieces, including Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto and Shostakovich's 5th Symphony. Beethoven's concerto elevates the genre, while Shostakovich's marks a heroic return. Fanny Hensel's Overture in C Major offers a cheerful counterpoint. The concert introduction starts 30 minutes prior in the Glocke's "Kleinen Saal".

Pure rhythm

Die Ersten

Reunion with the dream team

Reunion with the dream team

Ein Fest für Neues

Lera Auerbach, a prominent composer, pianist, and author, will have her piece, Adam's Lament, premiered at the 10th Philharmonic Concert. Award-winning trumpeter Selina Ott will debut with the Bremen Philharmonic, performing Weinberg's Trumpet Concerto. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, also known as the Fate Symphony. A pre-concert introduction starts 30 minutes prior in the Glocke's "Kleinen Saal".

Ein Fest für Neues

Lera Auerbach, a prominent composer, pianist, and author, will have her piece, Adam's Lament, premiered at the 10th Philharmonic Concert. Award-winning trumpeter Selina Ott will debut with the Bremen Philharmonic, performing Weinberg's Trumpet Concerto. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, also known as the Fate Symphony. A pre-concert introduction starts 30 minutes prior in the Glocke's "Kleinen Saal".

Junggenies

Reunion with the dream team

Saisonpräsentation

The Bremen Philharmonic's 201st concert season is here! The season presentation offers a preview of the 25/26 season's highlights with the full orchestra, led by General Music Director Marko Letonja. Enjoy entertaining moderation and a surprise guest. Ticket sales open the same day.

Federleichte Höhenflüge

Haydn's Symphony No. 83, nicknamed "La poule" (The Hen), features a "cackling" theme. Hindemith's viola concerto, nicknamed "Der Schwanendreher" (The Swan Turner), incorporates folk song themes. Bernd Alois Zimmermann's "Un petit rien" (A Little Nothing) is more than its name suggests. Stravinsky's "Le chant du rossignol" (The Song of the Nightingale) is based on his opera and Andersen's fairy tale. The concert, conducted by Elena Schwarz and featuring violist Tabea Zimmermann, includes a pre-concert talk.

Federleichte Höhenflüge

Haydn's Symphony No. 83, nicknamed "La poule" (The Hen), features a "cackling" theme. Hindemith's viola concerto, nicknamed "Der Schwanendreher" (The Swan Turner), incorporates folk song themes. Bernd Alois Zimmermann's "Un petit rien" (A Little Nothing) is more than its name suggests. Stravinsky's "Le chant du rossignol" (The Song of the Nightingale) is based on his opera and Andersen's fairy tale. The concert, conducted by Elena Schwarz and featuring violist Tabea Zimmermann, includes a pre-concert talk.

Komponistenmusik

Symphonisches Feuerwerk

Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, known as the "Symphony of a Thousand," will be performed by the Bremer Philharmoniker for the first time at the season finale. Premiering in 1910 with over 1000 performers, this massive work set new standards. This performance celebrates the Philharmonic Society Bremen and Bremer Philharmoniker's 200th anniversary. It's a symphonic apotheosis, a modern hymn to joy, and a secular mass, characterized by E-flat major and a dense yet transparent structure.

Symphonisches Feuerwerk

Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, known as the "Symphony of a Thousand," will be performed by the Bremer Philharmoniker for the first time at the season finale. Premiering in 1910 with over 1000 performers, this massive work set new standards. This performance celebrates the Philharmonic Society Bremen and Bremer Philharmoniker's 200th anniversary. It's a symphonic apotheosis, a modern hymn to joy, and a secular mass, characterized by E-flat major and a dense yet transparent structure.

Symphonisches Feuerwerk

Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, known as the "Symphony of a Thousand," will be performed by the Bremer Philharmoniker for the first time at the season finale. Premiering in 1910 with over 1000 performers, this massive work set new standards. This performance celebrates the Philharmonic Society Bremen and Bremer Philharmoniker's 200th anniversary. It's a symphonic apotheosis, a modern hymn to joy, and a secular mass, characterized by E-flat major and a dense yet transparent structure.

Drama and melancholy

Fascinating choral melodies

The London Bach

A homage to love

A homage to love