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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of music with the unique Queen Symphony by Tolga Kashif. This innovative composer, born in London in 1962, has successfully combined the legendary sounds of the rock band Queen with the majestic power of a large symphony orchestra.

Experience the most beautiful scenes from blockbusters like "James Bond 007," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," or "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" with the mesmerizing orchestral sound of the Leipzig Symphony Orchestra. Be enchanted by well-known and beloved melodies that conjure unforgettable and legendary film scenes before your eyes. It will be a truly special concert that will appeal to film music fans of all ages. Or, as conductor Robbert van Steijn would say in his presentations: Sounds of Cinema is seeing, hearing, and marveling for the whole family.

What's going on? Sports reporter Franz's hair stands on end. Today, instead of commentating on an exciting soccer match like usual, he has to attend a concert and explain instruments! A concert?! Explaining instruments?!

Powerful yet sensitive playing, a pronounced sense of lyricism, an introverted yet direct expressiveness – these are the hallmarks of pianist Ekaterine Khvedelidze 's performances . Her commitment to piano music of the 19th and early 20th centuries focuses on Eastern European composers such as Chopin, Scriabin, and Medtner. Khvedelidze's repertoire also includes works by Franck, Brahms, Alban Berg, and many other composers. Born in Georgia, she began piano lessons with the renowned pedagogue Medea Gamsakhurdia at the age of five. Her subsequent career took her first to the Detmold University of Music before accepting an invitation from the legendary Russian pianist and Scriabin specialist Igor Zhukov to study with him in Moscow. Zhukov saw Khvedelidze as his artistic successor. Ekaterine Khvedelidze has lived in Berlin for many years. Here and nationally, she appears with cleverly planned recital programs.

The Leipzig Symphony Orchestra and singer Madeline Cain invite you on a fast-paced, dance-filled journey from Budapest to Vienna.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., the Young Music Academy's annual gala concert will take place at the Böhlen Cultural Center. A varied program awaits you with young soloists from the music school, a musical zoo story, and the Leipzig Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andreas Mitschke. Some solo instruments will be seen and heard twice, for example, the Violin Concerto for two solo violins by Antonio Vivaldi and the Concertino in E-flat major for two horns and orchestra by Friedrich Witt. With the motto "Animal," this year's program is dedicated to the sounds of the animal world. In addition to the famous "Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns, the program will also feature the wonderful music of John Powell from the film "How to Train Your Dragon." Each year, the concert is aimed especially at families with young children and offers a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the orchestral instruments and the music school. Admission is free. Donations can be made at the exit.