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In Kronberg stars of today make music with stars of tomorrow; leading contemporary artists give performances with outstanding next-generation musicians. The concerts, public tuition sessions and public rehearsals all provide opportunities for audiences to become stakeholders in these great musical moments. Get close to music and the artists!
Current event
MARTIN HELMCHEN & FRIENDS II
Participants
- Antje Weithaas violin
- Marie-Elisabeth Hecker cello
- Theo Plath Bassoon
- Nemorino Scheliga Klarinette
- Michail Lifits Piano
- Martin Helmchen Piano
- Anna Han Piano
Programme
Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971)
Suite italienne (Arr. Piatigorski for violoncello and piano)
Michail Iwanowitsch Glinka (1804–1857)
Trio Pathétique in D minor
Intermission
Pjotr Iljitsch Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943)
Symphonic dances, Op. 45
(Arr. for 2 pianos)
Subject to change.
MARTIN HELMCHEN & FRIENDS III
Participants
- Antje Weithaas violin
- Elli Choi violin
- Jinzhu Li violin
- Samuel Rosenthal viola
- Marie-Elisabeth Hecker cello
- Oliver Herbert cello
- Nemorino Scheliga Klarinette
- Martin Helmchen Piano
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
The Art of Fugue BWV 1080 Nos. 1, 4 and 9 (arr. for string quartet)
Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps
Subject to change.
WEIHNACHTSKONZERT: J. S. BACH: KANTATEN
Participants
- Freiburger Barockorchester
- Peter Barczi violin & director
Programme
J. S. Bach (1685–1750)
“Dazu erschien ist der Gottes Sohn” (For this purpose the Son of God appeared) BWV 40
“Ich freue mich in Dir” (I rejoice in you) BWV 133
“Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt” (Sweet comfort, my Jesus comes) BWV 151
“Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” (Now come, Savior of the Gentiles) BWV 62
Other participants
Marie-Luise Werneburg – soprano
Elvira Bill – alto
Raphael Höhn – tenor
Dominik Wörner – bass
Subject to change.