Bassist

The opportunity to play chamber music together is always a delight for us, as it allows our musicians to showcase their individual talents in smaller ensembles, far removed from the grand orchestral repertoire. This concert offers a magical blend of wind and string sounds with surprising pieces and humorous, playful antics – after all, music should be fun. Richard Strauss clearly shared this sentiment when he once remarked with a twinkle in his eye: "I just wanted the people in the concert hall to have a good laugh." He was referring to his delightful composition about the mischievous Till Eulenspiegel, which we now have on our music stands in a slightly different version: In 1954, Franz Hasenöhrl transformed the famous symphonic poem into a whimsical, grotesque chamber music piece – a series of jokes in several episodes for just five instruments. A playful spirit was also the guiding principle for Harald Genzmer, and his 1967 quartet is an impressive work brimming with experimentation and vitality. Franz Berwald's Septet, completed in 1828, is equally original and remarkable for its rich soundscape – and we can indulge our virtuoso musicality in daring, rollercoaster-like passages. We'll also stage a "futile serenade" with the cheerful "Serenata in vano" from 1914.

Bassist

Christian Hellwich

Events

Past events

Dec 2, 2025

Chamber concert: Septet · Bamberger Symphoniker

Future and recently performed repertoire

Bass in Serenata in vano by Nielsen

Bamberger Symphoniker

Bass in Septet in B-Flat Major by Berwald

Bamberger Symphoniker

Bass in Quartet for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass by Genzmer

Bamberger Symphoniker

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