"Celebrating Two Centuries of Music": Bremen Philharmonic commences its 200th concert series on 22nd and 23rd September
Bremen Philharmonic Kicks Off 200th Concert Season with Beethoven's "King Stephen Overture"
The Bremen Philharmonic is set to inaugurate its 200th concert season with a grand performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's "King Stephen Overture" on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM and Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The concerts will take place at the Glocke Concert Hall, located at Domsheide 4/5, 28195 Bremen.
Beethoven's "King Stephen Overture" is a patriotic work composed in 1811 to honour King Stephen I and celebrate Hungarian nationalism. The overture showcases Beethoven's occasional contributions to ceremonial music, embodying heroic, pathetic, and majestic sounds.
The concert will feature soprano Sarah-Jane Brandon as a guest performer. Brandon, who has previously played Lady Macbeth and Ariadne at the Theater Bremen, will undoubtedly add a captivating element to the performance.
Following Beethoven's overture, Richard Strauss' "Four Last Songs" will be performed. This collection of songs, characterised by a melancholic mood and themes of change, transitions, and transience, will provide a poignant contrast to the festive atmosphere of Beethoven's work.
The concert season continues with performances of Strauss' "Four Last Songs" on Spring, September, Going to Sleep, and At Sunset. Additionally, Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9 in D minor will be performed, with sections Feierlich, misterioso, Scherzo. Bewegt, lebhaft - Trio. Schnell, Adagio. Langsam, feierlich.
Bruckner's ninth symphony, dedicated to "the majesty of all majesties, the beloved God", is a significant addition to the concert programme. Although Bruckner died before completing his ninth symphony, the performance will include the symphony up to the penultimate movement. The premiere of Bruckner's ninth symphony took place on February 11, 1903, in Vienna.
Tickets for the concerts range from 19 to 56 euros, with reduced prices at 9.50 and 45 euros. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bremerphilharmoniker.de, www.glocke.de, www.nordwest-ticket.de, and www.eventim.de, as well as at their box offices and at the box office.
The top image for the concerts is a photo of the opening concerts of the Bremen Philharmonic's jubilee season, taken by Caspar Sessler. The image credit for the top image is the Bremen Philharmonic.
The premiere of Richard Strauss' "Four Last Songs" took place on May 22, 1950, in London. This performance marks a significant moment in the history of classical music, as Strauss' final compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
In summary, the Bremen Philharmonic's 200th concert season opens with a programme that showcases the breadth of classical music, from Beethoven's patriotic overture to Strauss' poignant songs and Bruckner's majestic symphony. This concert promises to be a memorable event, not to be missed by classical music enthusiasts.
The captivating performance of soprano Sarah-Jane Brandon will provide an entertaining twist to the grand opening of the Bremen Philharmonic's 200th concert season. This concert, showcasing various musical styles, will offer listeners a memorable experience with the enchanting sounds of Beethoven's "King Stephen Overture" and the poignant melodies of Richard Strauss' "Four Last Songs".
