Gig: Essen Cathedral Choir and Large Orchestra Perform in Kempen
Bust out your tux and get ready for an unforgettable night of magical music! This upcoming concert at a yet-to-be-disclosed venue is set to rock your world with the divine melodies of Felix Mendelssohn - the maestro of the Romantic era.
First on the playlist is the enchanting Overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a masterpiece that Mendelssohn composed while still a teenager in 1826. This captivating piece, borrowed from Shakespeare's timeless play, isn't just popular among classical music enthusiasts; it's helped shape fairy imagery in art and theatre, transforming the nocturnal creatures from powerful beings into delicate, etherealentities of pure magic.
It's not just the Overture that's captivating; Symphony No. 2 "Lobgesang" promises an equally spellbinding experience. Composed in 1840, this hybrid symphony-cantata originally served as a tribute to Johannes Gutenberg and the 400th anniversary of the printing press. Packed with a massive choir of 80 singers and a 60-piece orchestra, this monumental concert is not something you'll want to miss.
If you're a student, worry not! You can still snag your tickets for a steal. General admission is priced at 20 euros, and if you're a student or kid, you can get in for just 15 euros. For those keen to scout the best seats in the house, tickets are available at the convenient location of Beckers Stationery on Enger Street.
Don't dawdle, as the doors open at 6 PM sharp. For any remaining tickets, you can try your luck at the box office on the day of the concert. If you've been yearning for an immersive musical experience that truly transcends the mundane, this concert is guaranteed to be nothing short of a symphonic dream come true!
Prepare yourself for an evening filled with exquisite entertainment, as the symphonic melodies of Felix Mendelssohn, a prolific composer from the Romantic era, will captivate you. The Overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a magical piece that showcases the ethereal beauty of fairy imagery in art and theatre, is just one of the enchanting music selections on the playlist.
