In a frenetic world where there never seems time 'to stop and stare', this evening of song celebrates the art of contemplation and what it means to be alive. Drawing inspiration from the poetry of the Romantics to the present day the programme will reflect 'On Man, On Nature and On Human Life'.

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Samling Artists

Wigmore Hall

Hector Berlioz poured all his unrequited longing into a symphony like nothing you’ve ever heard – an outrageous opium-fuelled fantasy of glittering ballrooms, guillotines and demonic revels. Making her Liverpool conducting debut is Ariane Matiakh, who takes us to the stars with a sultry French nightscape by Charles Koechlin, before the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir continue our journey to the heavens in Poulenc’s exuberant Gloria.

Symphonie Fantastique

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Ivy Ringel is principal bassoon of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and adjunct lecturer in bassoon at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Prior to her time in Indianapolis, Ringel served as principal bassoon of the Atlanta Opera and the Des Moines Metro Opera. She has performed as guest principal bassoon with the Atlanta Symphony and performs regularly with such orchestras as the Houston Symphony, Chattanooga Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic, and the Jacksonville Symphony. Ringel has held teaching positions at Butler University and Morehouse College and earned degrees from Rice University and the Eastman School of Music. Her primary bassoon teachers include Benjamin Kamins, Michael Burns, John Hunt, and Charlie Bailey. When she is not playing the bassoon or making reeds, Ringel enjoys cooking, baking bread, traveling, live music, and hiking.

Faculty/Student Recital – Ivy Ringel, bassoon; Julian Garvue, piano

Auer Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Sir Simon Rattle leading the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks in a captivating concert at the Munich Gasteig HP8, Isarphilharmonie. This exceptional performance is scheduled for two consecutive nights, Thursday, February 1, 2024, and Friday, February 2, 2024, both starting at 8:00 pm, with an introduction at 6:45 pm.

Under the baton of the esteemed Sir Simon Rattle, the orchestra will delve into the French repertoire, a domain where Rattle's interpretative genius shines brightly. The program features an exquisite selection of works by Hector Berlioz, Claude Debussy, Charles Koechlin, and Maurice Ravel, including the mesmerizing "Roméo et Juliette op. 17" by Berlioz and the vibrant "La valse" by Ravel. Highlighting the evening is Koechlin's "Les Bandar-Log, op. 176," a piece inspired by the anarchic troop of monkeys from The Jungle Book, promising a wild potpourri of sounds and stylistic devices.

Sir Simon Rattle's affinity for French music, recognized by his award of the Order of Knight of the French Legion of Honor in 2010, guarantees a performance that explores the fascinating sound world of these composers, showcasing the orchestra's distinctive virtuosity and the rich colors of the music.

The concert will take place at the Isarphilharmonie, part of the Gasteig HP8 venue in Munich, offering a modern and acoustically superior setting for this musical journey. Subscription A is available for those interested in securing their seats for this and other remarkable performances.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Sir Simon Rattle and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks as they bring to life the beauty and complexity of the French musical heritage.

Sir Simon Rattle - Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

Gasteig HP8

Sierra Ensemble is an innovative violin, French horn, and piano trio based in Richmond, California. Performing worldwide and throughout the United States since 1998, Sierra has built audience and expanded repertoire through numerous composer commissions and education projects. Sierra has been awarded grants from both CEC ArtsLink and U.S. Department of State. These grants funded two groundbreaking residency programs at universities in Turkey in May and June 2013. Deeply committed to music education and development of young artists, Sierra served as Ensemble in Residence for the John Adams Young Composers Program, at the Crowden Music Center in Berkeley in 2012. Recent local performances include appearances in Berkeley at the East Bay Music Collective in January, and a free livestream concert at the Center for New Music, San Francisco in July, In addition, the American Federation of Musicians, San Francisco Local, via the Music Performance Trust Funds, sponsored Sierra Ensemble in a free livestream concert to East Bay schools in April 2021. Sierra Ensemble is currently recording the Brahms Horn Trio. Their performance, noted for “… glowing dexterity … a first-class blend of sensitive Brahms…,” is set be released in early 2022.

Richard Aldag’s Trio For Violin, French horn and Piano was commissioned by Sierra Ensemble with the support of the Musical Grant Program, which is administered by InterMusic SF, and supported by the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, and San Francisco Grants for the Arts.

Sierra Ensemble

Old First Concerts

Classical music is rarely experienced in such a relaxed, informal setting. The lunch concerts of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra make it possible: On a flying visit to Hamburg? A bit of time during your lunch break? Looking for an idea for a group outing? Every one or two months, you can simply drop by the Brahms Foyer of the Laeiszhalle on a Tuesday afternoon. You don't even need a ticket for these chamber music delicacies. Entry is free, but places are limited (and the seats even more limited!). There is just a donation box at the exit - for anyone who enjoyed it.

Charles Koechlin

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 7, 2025

flute, clarinet, bassoon and horn · Symphoniker Hamburg

10 - 11 Apr, 2025

Boccherini, Koechlin, and Suk · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

May 18, 2025

6th Chamber Concert: Polyphony from Five Centuries · Bayerisches Staatsorchester

Jun 21, 2025

Chamber Concert: Works by Cras, Penderecki and Koechlin · SWR Symphonieorchester

Jun 22, 2025

Chamber Concert: Works by Cras, Penderecki and Koechlin · SWR Symphonieorchester

Past events

Nov 7, 2024

Samling Artists · Wigmore Hall

Apr 20, 2024

Symphonie Fantastique · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

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