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In 1926, Düsseldorf opened what was then the world's largest planetarium. Exactly 100 years later, we celebrate this with music that reaches as far into the heavens as it does into the depths of human emotion. The spectacular opening is Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 1, which impressively demonstrates the unimaginable range of musical languages ​​that can span between nostalgic retrospection and passionate anticipation of the future. Edvard Grieg's popular Peer Gynt Suites then take you on an "elegiac expedition" where you witness a sunrise that, since its composition, has confidently been considered the most magnificent example since the birth of mankind. And because Peer Gynt never completely leaves his Norwegian homeland, original sounds from the north resound with Ragnhild Hemsing's Hardanger fiddle. Gordon Hamilton – Green Monday audience favorite – composed a rousing concerto for her, the premiere of which perfectly rounds off the concert.

Peer Gynt Suites

Tonhalle Düsseldorf

We asked you, and you answered: IGNITION is dedicated to video games! For this event, we've invited Wil Roget – the composer of games like Call of Duty, Mortal Kombat, and Star Wars Outlaws. Together, we'll delve into the world of video game music, listen to his and other works, and talk with him about how to compose music for games. There will also be highlights from classical music, anime, and film. Gordon Hamilton and the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra look forward to seeing you. Join us!

#IGNITION goes Video Games

Nat King Cole is unforgettable, and his songs are just as unforgettable. Hits like Unforgettable, LOVE and Autumn Leaves made him world famous - to this day he is considered one of the best jazz artists of all time. Mariano Castro, pianist, arranger and composer from Argentina, brings these magnificent tunes back to life together with his fellow singer Luiza Zan. An evening to dream and enjoy!

CLASSIC JAZZ The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds

Percussionist Alexej Gerassimez comes to Hanover with the program "Elements of Drums - Water, Wood, Metal, Skin".

Drums. Alexej Gerassimez presents multi-percussion with orchestra

NDR Konzerthaus | Großer Sendesaal

Searching for clues. "Elements of Drums" for school classes

NDR Concert Hall | Small Broadcasting Hall

Old? New! March 2025 will mark the 150th anniversary of the premiere of Bizet's Carmen . It is still probably the most popular of all operas - a hit album made up of countless immortal hits. And the two concert suites present these hits in interrupted order. Old? New! At the podium: audience favorite Gordon Hamilton, the Australian who has chosen to live in Berlin, who, as always when he comes to us, is also bringing a brand new work of his own to the premiere: A Golden Thread , a golden thread that gradually weaves through the string orchestra. In contrast, the most original cello concerto in music history will be played before the break - that of the piano-playing and composing "enfant terrible" Friedrich Gulda. His concerto for cello and wind orchestra is a unique musical surprise package that explodes when opened, setting off musical sparks. From big band blues to church fair music, everything is included! The fireworks of punchlines are set off by the German star cellist Raphaela Gromes, who enchanted our audience in 2023 with the concert by Frederick Delius.

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Bizet's Carmen And Gromes On The Cello

Meistersingerhalle

An event of the Peter-Vischer-Schule in cooperation with the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra.
Advance ticket sales from January 8, 2025 online via the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra webshop.

Vischer's Symphony No. 115 Think Big!

Experience an unforgettable evening under the stars with the "ÄTNA & BRSO PULS Open Air" concert, a special event that brings together the innovative sounds of ÄTNA with the majestic performances of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (BRSO). This open-air concert is set to take place on Thursday, 8th June 2023, at 8:30 pm, in the picturesque setting of Schloss Kaltenberg, on the Main Stage.

The evening promises a diverse and captivating program, featuring works from composers across different eras. The lineup includes Jessie Montgomery's vibrant "Starburst," Edvard Grieg's classic "Holberg-Suite, op. 40. 1. Prelude," and Leopold Kozeluch's "Symphony in G minor, 3. Presto," among others. The concert will also showcase pieces by Antonio Vivaldi, Dmitri Shostakovich, Benjamin Britten, Béla Bartók, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. A highlight of the night will be the performance of songs from the band ÄTNA, specially arranged for band and orchestra by Gordon Hamilton.

The performers for this special concert include members of the BRSO and the orchestra academy, with ÄTNA taking the stage to bring their unique sound to the collaboration. The artistic direction is led by Thomas Reif, with Gordon Hamilton conducting the ensemble.

Don't miss this extraordinary blend of classical music and modern innovation at the "ÄTNA & BRSO PULS Open Air" concert. It's an opportunity to enjoy the synergy of traditional orchestra and contemporary music in a stunning open-air setting.

Conductor

Gordon Hamilton

Events

Upcoming events

May 13, 2026

Guest Concert · Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Past events

16 - 19 Jan, 2026

Peer Gynt Suites · Düsseldorfer Symphoniker

Jul 8 - Sep 30, 2025

#IGNITION goes Video Games · Düsseldorfer Symphoniker

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra by Gulda

Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Carmen, Suite No. 1 by Bizet

Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Carmen, Suite No. 2 by Bizet

Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra

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