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Classical Concerts at
Theater und Philharmonie Essen

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Concert FeaturesAt Theater und Philharmonie Essen

Feature
Children and Family
72
Symphony Concert
Genre
Symphony Concert
46
Vocal Music
Genre
Vocal Music
35
Chamber Music
Genre
Chamber Music
24
Feature
Abenteuer Kleinlaut
16

ProgramFrequently performed

Richard Strauss
Works by
Richard Strauss
28
Johann Sebastian Bach
Works by
Johann Sebastian Bach
24
Georg Friedrich Händel
Works by
Georg Friedrich Händel
22
Johann Strauss II
Works by
Johann Strauss II
19
Works by
Erich Korngold
16

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Unbequeme Wahrheiten

Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 11:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Schüler*innen der Gesamtschule Holsterhausen und des Mädchengymnasiums Borbeck, Sebastian Schürger (Director), Mareike Richts (Künstlerische Mitarbeit)
This composition workshop focuses on the important democratic value of civil courage, asking if one is willing to stand up for their beliefs. It examines the life of Julian Assange, the Australian journalist who risked much to expose American military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and now faces a long prison sentence. Students explore civil courage through Assange's story, using music, text, images, and acting.
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Preisträger*innenkonzert Landeswettbewerb Jugend Musiziert

Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 19:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Preisträger*innen des Landeswettbewerb "Jugend musiziert"
The 62nd Landeswettbewerb Jugend musiziert, taking place in Essen in March, will feature a concert of the youngest participants at the RWE Pavilion of the Essen Philharmonic Hall. The concert will showcase some of the best and most interesting performances by participants aged ten to twelve, in categories including solo strings, various chamber music ensembles, solo accordion, and vocal ensembles, as selected by the juries.
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Upcoming Concerts

Concerts at Theater und Philharmonie Essen in season 2024/25 or later

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her:voice

Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 19:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Bettina Ranch (Mezzo-Soprano), Essener Philharmoniker, Yi-Chen Lin (Conductor), Susanne Herzog (Moderator)
This year's "her:voice" Composer Festival focuses on Alma Mahler, whose "Five Songs" will be performed in Jorma Panula's orchestral version. While Mahler's husband Gustav allegedly restricted her compositions, Charlotte Sohy published under the male pseudonym Charles. Sohy's late-Romantic symphony, begun during World War I, expresses a desire for peace. The program includes Kaija Saariaho's "Winter Sky" and Anna Clyne's "Color Field," inspired by a Rothko painting.
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her:voice

Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 19:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Bettina Ranch (Mezzo-Soprano), Essener Philharmoniker, Yi-Chen Lin (Conductor), Susanne Herzog (Moderator)
This year's "her:voice" Composer Festival focuses on Alma Mahler, whose "Five Songs" will be performed in Jorma Panula's orchestral version. While Mahler's husband Gustav allegedly restricted her compositions, Charlotte Sohy published under the male pseudonym Charles. Sohy's late-Romantic symphony, begun during World War I, expresses a desire for peace. The program includes Kaija Saariaho's "Winter Sky" and Anna Clyne's "Color Field," inspired by a Rothko painting.
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Wiener Salon - Kammermusik von Alma Mahler und Zeitgenossinnen

Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 15:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Elvira Bill (Mezzo-Soprano), Konstantin Ingenpaß (Bariton), Daniel Bell (Violin), Judith Ermert (Cello), Tatjana Dravenau (Piano), Anja Renczikowski (Moderator)
A Viennese music salon at the turn of the 20th century, perhaps Berta Zuckerkandl's, where Alma and Gustav Mahler first met. Some of Alma Mahler's 16 surviving songs will be heard. Mathilde Kralik von Meyrswalden, 20 years older, studied with Mahler. Evelyn Faltis, sharing Alma's Wagner enthusiasm, arrived in Vienna in 1905. Her sensual music is comparable to Richard Strauss's.
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Anna Vinnitskaya Schumann Klavierkonzert

Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 19:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Anna Vinnitskaya (Piano), Tonhalle Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi (Conductor)
Anna Vinnitskaya, acclaimed for her Schumann interpretations, performs his piano concerto with the Tonhalle Orchester Zürich under Paavo Järvi at the Philharmonie Essen. The program also features Schumann's "Rhenish" Symphony and Ligeti's "Concert Românesc." A special children's introduction is offered during the first half.
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B'Rock Orchestra "Seraphim"

Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 11:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Lucile Richardot (Mezzo-Soprano), B'Rock Orchestra, Andreas Küppers (Keyboard), Andreas Küppers (Künstlerische Leitung), Sammy Van den Heuvel (Szenografie)
With divine certainty, angels are musical. Throughout time, earthly interpretations of their music have varied, from gentle harp melodies to powerful brass fanfares. Heavenly hosts significantly influenced secular music's development. Had angelic music adopted human traits, earthly music would have been impoverished. B'Rock Orchestra and Vocal Consort, with Andreas Küppers and Lucile Richardot, explore these mysteries from the late Renaissance to the present.
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Beethoven 9. Sinfonie

Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 19:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Eleanor Lyons (Soprano), Sophie Harmsen (Alt), Ilker Arcayürek (Tenor), Johannes Kammler (Bass), Collegium Vocale Gent, Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, Philippe Herreweghe (Conductor)
On May 7, the premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony will mark its 200th anniversary. The Orchestre des Champs-Élysées and the Collegium Vocale Gent choir under Philippe Herreweghe will perform the work. Herreweghe places the symphony in a pacifist context alongside Hanns Eisler's "Gegen den Krieg."
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Preisträger*innenkonzert Landeswettbewerb Jugend Musiziert

Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 19:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Preisträger*innen des Landeswettbewerb "Jugend musiziert"
The 62nd Landeswettbewerb Jugend musiziert, taking place in Essen in March, will feature a concert of the youngest participants at the RWE Pavilion of the Essen Philharmonic Hall. The concert will showcase some of the best and most interesting performances by participants aged ten to twelve, in categories including solo strings, various chamber music ensembles, solo accordion, and vocal ensembles, as selected by the juries.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 20:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Wynton Marsalis (Trumpet), Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Wynton Marsalis, der wohl aktuell bekannteste und beste Jazz-Trompeter weltweit, ist erstmalig in der Philharmonie Essen zu Gast. Das ist ein ganz besonderes Highlight. Der neunfache Grammy-Gewinner und Pulitzer-Preisträger ist Leiter des Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, welches seit den 1990er Jahren fester Bestandteil des Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, einer der größten Kultureinrichtungen in New York, ist. Das Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, bestehend aus einigen der besten Jazzsolist*innen und Ensemblespieler*innen der USA, ist ein Klangwunder im Bigband-Format und begeistert Jazzfans weltweit. Brillante Bläsersätze, schmetternde Hörner, swingende Trompeten, Improvisationen voller Kraft und Ausdruck, die immer stilvoll gekleideten Musiker*innen sind stets im Spirit des Swing unterwegs. Mit Wynton Marsalis und seinem Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra freuen wir uns auf einen Konzertabend, der sicher in Erinnerung bleiben wird.
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Julian Rachlin Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 20:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Julian Rachlin (Violin), Julian Rachlin (Conductor)
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (JSO), based in Jerusalem, Israel, has a rich history and has played a crucial role in Israel's cultural development. Distinguished conductors, composers, and soloists, including Igor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, and Arthur Rubinstein, have collaborated with the JSO. The orchestra regularly tours Europe and the United States, performing in prestigious venues. Beyond classical concerts, the JSO strives to create a comprehensive "Sound of Jerusalem," acting as a cultural ambassador. In 2023, Lithuanian conductor and violinist Julian Rachlin became the JSO's new Chief Conductor.
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Unbequeme Wahrheiten

Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 11:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Schüler*innen der Gesamtschule Holsterhausen und des Mädchengymnasiums Borbeck, Sebastian Schürger (Director), Mareike Richts (Künstlerische Mitarbeit)
This composition workshop focuses on the important democratic value of civil courage, asking if one is willing to stand up for their beliefs. It examines the life of Julian Assange, the Australian journalist who risked much to expose American military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and now faces a long prison sentence. Students explore civil courage through Assange's story, using music, text, images, and acting.
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Frühlingskonzert für Menschen mit besonderen Bedürfnissen

Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 15:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Liliana de Sousa (Mezzo-Soprano), Rita Mickler, Fiona Jansen-Jentjens (Violin), Juliane Lopper (Cello), Alke Freytag (Contrabass), Juriko Akimoto (Piano), Anja Renczikowski (Moderator)
The "Spring Concert" welcomes the season with beloved opera and operetta classics. The Essen Philharmonic's salon orchestra returns with silky operetta hits, rousing arias, and elegant Viennese waltzes. Colorful, spirited arrangements allow for reveling in and dreaming of spring, warmth, blooming nature, and springtime love.
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Ein Liederabend mit Diana Damrau und Jonas Kaufmann

Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 19:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Diana Damrau (Soprano), Jonas Kaufmann (Tenor), Helmut Deutsch (Piano)
Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss, two great late-Romantic composers, met in their mid-twenties and remained lifelong friends. Despite their differences, which Mahler compared to miners digging from opposite sides of a mountain, they admired each other. This concert features songs from Mahler's "Des Knaben Wunderhorn" and Strauss's love songs, highlighting their closeness in this genre.
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Frühlingskonzert für Menschen mit besonderen Bedürfnissen

Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 15:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Liliana de Sousa (Mezzo-Soprano), Rita Mickler, Fiona Jansen-Jentjens (Violin), Juliane Lopper (Cello), Alke Freytag (Contrabass), Juriko Akimoto (Piano), Anja Renczikowski (Moderator)
The "Spring Concert" welcomes the season with beloved opera and operetta classics. The Essen Philharmonic's salon orchestra returns with silky operetta hits, rousing arias, and elegant Viennese waltzes. Colorful, spirited arrangements allow for reveling in and dreaming of spring, warmth, blooming nature, and springtime love.
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Das Phantom der Oper

Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 20:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
World-star Deborah Sasson and German musical star Uwe Kröger reunite their talents on German stages. Their chemistry is palpable, showcasing their deserved spotlight. Awarded the Golden Sun 2023 by Sonnenklar TV, their "Phantom of the Opera" has captivated audiences since 2010. Featuring masterful arrangements by Ryan Martin, spectacular stage design by Daniel Stryjecki and Michael Scott, this production stays true to the original novel, incorporating operatic quotes. Sasson's powerful voice embodies Christine, while Kröger, known for his role in "Elisabeth," plays the Phantom, alongside a talented ensemble.
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"Die Prinzessin wünscht Musik"

Sun, Mar 30, 2025, 11:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Michael Metzler (Hofmusikus), Michael Metzler (Rahmentrommel), Michael Metzler (Djembé), Michael Metzler (Caisa), Michael Metzler (Glocken), Helmut Frommhold (Piano), Helmut Frommhold (Guitar), Helmut Frommhold (E-Piano), Christine Marx (Prinzessin), Christine Marx (Textfassung), Christine Marx (Director)
A children's concert featuring music about knights, princesses, and foreign lands, with music ranging from Renaissance to Modern. Children are welcome to dress up. A capricious princess wants music played all day. The court musician suggests a hidden chamber in the castle, where they find a flying carpet. They travel to foreign lands, discovering more music and instruments, which delights the princess. Additional program for seniors is offered.
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"Die Prinzessin wünscht Musik"

Sun, Mar 30, 2025, 15:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Michael Metzler (Hofmusikus), Michael Metzler (Rahmentrommel), Michael Metzler (Djembé), Michael Metzler (Caisa), Michael Metzler (Glocken), Helmut Frommhold (Piano), Helmut Frommhold (Guitar), Helmut Frommhold (E-Piano), Christine Marx (Prinzessin), Christine Marx (Textfassung), Christine Marx (Director)
A children's concert featuring music about knights, princesses, and foreign lands, with music ranging from Renaissance to Modern. Children are welcome to dress up. A capricious princess wants music played all day. The court musician suggests a hidden chamber in the castle, where they find a flying carpet. They travel to foreign lands, discovering more music and instruments, which delights the princess. Additional program for seniors is offered.
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"Die Prinzessin wünscht Musik"

Mon, Mar 31, 2025, 10:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Michael Metzler (Hofmusikus), Michael Metzler (Rahmentrommel), Michael Metzler (Djembé), Michael Metzler (Caisa), Michael Metzler (Glocken), Helmut Frommhold (Piano), Helmut Frommhold (Guitar), Helmut Frommhold (E-Piano), Christine Marx (Prinzessin), Christine Marx (Textfassung), Christine Marx (Director)
A children's concert featuring music about knights, princesses, and foreign lands, with music ranging from Renaissance to Modern. Children are welcome to dress up. A capricious princess wants music played all day. The court musician suggests a hidden chamber in the castle, where they find a flying carpet. They travel to foreign lands, discovering more music and instruments, which delights the princess. Additional program for seniors is offered.
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April, April, der macht, was er will

Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 09:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Foyer (Essen)
Hexe Kleinlaut can't decide what to wear due to April's unpredictable weather, ranging from rain and sunshine to hail and snow. Her friend Crizzy decides to wear everything, just in case! April offers lots of fun: jumping in puddles, observing rainbows, watching flowers grow, maybe even building a snowman, or enjoying a park walk if it's sunny.
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April, April, der macht, was er will

Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 11:15
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Foyer (Essen)
Hexe Kleinlaut can't decide what to wear due to April's unpredictable weather, ranging from rain and sunshine to hail and snow. Her friend Crizzy decides to wear everything, just in case! April offers lots of fun: jumping in puddles, observing rainbows, watching flowers grow, maybe even building a snowman, or enjoying a park walk if it's sunny.
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"Hör mal, wie das klingt" III

Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 09:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Raissa Mehner (Guitar), Salome Amend (Marimbafon), Ursula Henkys (Moderator), Ursula Henkys (Singspiele)
Baby concerts at the Essen Philharmonic enchant both young and old with instrumental sounds. In a relaxed atmosphere, babies discover the world of music together with their parents and grandparents, carried by sounds, experiencing melodies, tones, and diverse listening experiences - participation included.
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April, April, der macht, was er will

Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 09:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Foyer (Essen)
Hexe Kleinlaut can't decide what to wear due to April's unpredictable weather, ranging from rain and sunshine to hail and snow. Her friend Crizzy decides to wear everything, just in case! April offers lots of fun: jumping in puddles, observing rainbows, watching flowers grow, maybe even building a snowman, or enjoying a park walk if it's sunny.
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April, April, der macht, was er will

Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 11:15
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Foyer (Essen)
Hexe Kleinlaut can't decide what to wear due to April's unpredictable weather, ranging from rain and sunshine to hail and snow. Her friend Crizzy decides to wear everything, just in case! April offers lots of fun: jumping in puddles, observing rainbows, watching flowers grow, maybe even building a snowman, or enjoying a park walk if it's sunny.
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"Hör mal, wie das klingt" III

Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 11:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Raissa Mehner (Guitar), Salome Amend (Marimbafon), Ursula Henkys (Moderator), Ursula Henkys (Singspiele)
Baby concerts at the Essen Philharmonic enchant both young and old with instrumental sounds. In a relaxed atmosphere, babies discover the world of music together with their parents and grandparents, carried by sounds, experiencing melodies, tones, and diverse listening experiences - participation included.
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Janine Jansen spielt Brahms

Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 19:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Alfried Krupp Saal (Essen)
Janine Jansen (Violin), Denis Kozhukhin (Piano)
Award-winning pianist Denis Kozhukhin and Dutch violinist Janine Jansen team up to perform Romantic works. Jansen, praised by The Times for her ability to revitalize repertoire pieces, feels connected to every piece she plays. The successful Jansen-Kozhukhin duo creates music with existential depth and emotional tension, making their performances unforgettable.
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April, April, der macht, was er will

Thu, Apr 3, 2025, 09:30
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Foyer (Essen)
Hexe Kleinlaut can't decide what to wear due to April's unpredictable weather, ranging from rain and sunshine to hail and snow. Her friend Crizzy decides to wear everything, just in case! April offers lots of fun: jumping in puddles, observing rainbows, watching flowers grow, maybe even building a snowman, or enjoying a park walk if it's sunny.
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April, April, der macht, was er will

Thu, Apr 3, 2025, 11:15
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Foyer (Essen)
Hexe Kleinlaut can't decide what to wear due to April's unpredictable weather, ranging from rain and sunshine to hail and snow. Her friend Crizzy decides to wear everything, just in case! April offers lots of fun: jumping in puddles, observing rainbows, watching flowers grow, maybe even building a snowman, or enjoying a park walk if it's sunny.
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"Saitenspiele"

Fri, Apr 4, 2025, 11:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Carmen Rattay (Singer), Stijn Bovenkamp (Harp), Thomas Bracht (Piano), Matthias Rietschel (Moderator)
Numerous strings, short and thin, long and thick, adorn the harp. How does one play the right string? Today, our harp sounds strange, perhaps ill and out of tune. Together, we'll heal it, as the grand piano just visited the instrument doctor. He'll help us create healthy, refreshing music.
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"Saitenspiele"

Fri, Apr 4, 2025, 16:00
Theater und Philharmonie Essen, RWE Pavillon (Essen)
Carmen Rattay (Singer), Stijn Bovenkamp (Harp), Thomas Bracht (Piano), Matthias Rietschel (Moderator)
Numerous strings, short and thin, long and thick, adorn the harp. How does one play the right string? Today, our harp sounds strange, perhaps ill and out of tune. Together, we'll heal it, as the grand piano just visited the instrument doctor. He'll help us create healthy, refreshing music.
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