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Exploring the Depths of Musical Narratives: Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg 2025 Concert Series
Embark on a musical journey with the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg's 2025 concert series. From the haunting tales of Macbeth to whimsical fairy tales and the depths of animal-inspired music, these events promise to captivate audiences. Explore the innovative works of composers like Stefan Johannes Hanke, the rediscoveries of Nuremberg-born talents Franz Reizenstein and Chaya Arbel, and the romantic essence captured by Ravel and Strauss. With performances designed for all ages and musical tastes, this season offers a treasure trove of cultural and artistic experiences.
Feb 28, 2025
Share1. Sleep no more
Macbeth's guilty conscience prevents him from sleeping. In contrast to him, the large organ in the Meistersingerhalle spends most of its life sleeping - a situation that composer Stefan Johannes Hanke wants to remedy with a commissioned work for the Nuremberg State Philharmonic. The tone poem "Macbeth" by Richard Strauss and Verdi's ballet music, which is rarely played in operas, refer directly to Shakespeare's antiheroes. In his opera "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk", Dmitri Shostakovich placed the figure of Lady Macbeth in the present and turned the icon of unscrupulousness into a great, rebellious lover.
Feb 28, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Nuremberg · Meistersingerhalle
2. Born in Nuremberg: Franz Reizenstein and Chaya Arbel
Franz Reizenstein, born in 1911, trained under Hindemith and after his emigration in 1934 under Vaughan Williams, created a diverse body of work. He also became known through his collaboration with the musical humorist Gerard Hoffnung. Chaya Arbel also came from Nuremberg (her birth name was Gerda Schloss); her family fled to Palestine in 1936. A concert with moving rediscoveries.
Mar 16, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
3. Once upon a time...
The 6th Philharmonic Concert offers a romantic fairy tale hour: Ravel tells of Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, Beauty and the Beast with his colourful orchestral language. Richard Strauss chose the pranks of Till Eulenspiegel as inspiration for his symphonic poem. He composes a rapid sequence of images in a virtuoso, humorous and extremely vivid manner "in the old rogue's way".
Mar 21, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Nuremberg · Meistersingerhalle
4. Animal-inspired
Dive with us into the depths of the sea with "Vox balaenae - Songs of the Whale" by George Crumb for flute, cello and piano! Travel to the savannahs and deserts with the string sextet "Leopards" by Fazil Say and learn something about the living conditions and habits of endangered species. The video department of the State Theater shows wonderful recordings to accompany the music. Dag Encke, director of the Nuremberg Zoo, brings the animal world to life for young and old. The concert is rounded off with the classic "The Carnival of Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns. A musical safari and an animal-inspired and informed concert morning await you!
Mar 30, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
5. Dreiklang im Orpheum
The concert series "Dreiklang" combines exciting locations with new concert impressions. This time, conductor Sándor Károlyi and the Nuremberg State Philharmonic Orchestra are referring to the history of the Orpheum in the St. Johannis district, which is now used as an event hall. In the past, the Orpheum was not only a popular cinema, but also a drinking hall and mattress camp.
Apr 3, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Nuremberg · Orpheum Nuremberg
6. Immortally in love
In 1812, Beethoven wrote a love letter to an unknown lady that has occupied generations of researchers but also inspired musicians. In his violin concerto, which he wrote in 2019 for the violinist Midori, Detlev Glanert sees the words in Beethoven's famous letter as notes and the declaration of love as music. After the overture by Beethoven's student Ferdinand Ries, the master himself takes center stage in the 7th Philharmonic Concert: with the cheerful, thoughtful piano piece "Andante favori", which Roland Böer arranged for orchestra, and with his always surprising and not very triumphant 8th Symphony.
Apr 11, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Nuremberg · Meistersingerhalle
7. The Stone Soup
Stone soup is not particularly tasty, but if you add different vegetables and herbs, it can become a delicious meal. Using the fairy tale "The Stone Soup", different instruments in an orchestra are introduced: when they all play together, they create a delicious sound.
Apr 29 - May 11, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
8. 2nd Excursion Concert
The great works of music history are both equally: creations of a brilliant musical mind and children of their time, their society and their fashion. How notes relate to each other, how instruments play together, how the great composers dealt with what they found and how they developed it further - all of this is the focus of the excursion concerts.
3 - 4 May, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
9. Heart and soul
Well-known melodies, famous opera arias, catchy compositions - the "Heart & Soul" concert in the Gustav Adolf Memorial Church is aimed at everyone who enjoys listening to music and remembering it. The informal, barrier-free setting offers people with and without dementia an ideal opportunity to enjoy an hour of culture together.
May 14, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Nürnberg · Gustav Adolf Memorial Church
10. Youth and championship
Mendelssohn is still considered an outstanding musical prodigy today. One of his youthful masterpieces is his first string quintet, which he composed at the age of 15. A late work, however, is Bartók's trio "Contrasts". The piece is inspired by melodies from Bartók's homeland of Hungary - sounds that were familiar to him since childhood. Reger's clarinet quintet was his last composition. Homages to his great role models Mozart and Brahms can be heard as well as Reger's mature and masterful harmony.
May 18, 2025
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
Conclusion
The Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg's 2025 concert series offers a multifaceted exploration of music, from timeless classics to innovative contemporary works. These events not only celebrate the power of music to tell stories and evoke emotions but also provide a platform for cultural dialogue and artistic expression. Whether you're drawn to the haunting tales of Macbeth, the whimsy of fairy tales, or the profound connections between music and nature, this season promises to engage, educate, and entertain. Join the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg on this remarkable musical journey and experience the transformative power of live performance.
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