Lutenist

From 1708 to 1712, Georg Philipp Telemann initially expressed his art as concertmaster in the princely “Cammer-Music” of Eisenach, before soon afterwards developing his work as court conductor and “secretary”. Entrusted with the establishment of a court chapel in the residence of Johann Wilhelm of Saxony-Eisenach, he succeeded in bringing a small but extremely virtuoso ensemble to fruition. Telemann's places of activity included the Georgenkirche in Eisenach and Wilhelmsthal Castle, where he premiered over 60 cantatas, serenades and church music. On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of his death in 2017, the mandolinist Alon Sariel developed a concert program entitled “Telemandolin” – as a kind of homage to this exceptional composer. The mandolin is an instrument of delicate elegance and in a way represents the echo of the Baroque era; it is an embodiment of melancholy and the epitome of the splendor of past centuries. The mandolin played an important role as part of the basso continuo - but Telemann did not use it as a solo instrument. The arrangements include a French overture, an Italian concerto, a chamber partita and a solo fantasy - Alon Sariel thus combines a wide variety of styles, retaining the baroque character of the compositions and at the same time expanding Telemann's almost incomprehensible sound cosmos. 

BAROQUE IMPULS – With Alon Sariel »TELEMANDOLIN«

Ekhof Theatre Gotha

Enjoy Johann Sebastian Bach's solo suites in Savasana: after a yoga session, you can embark on a musical journey on your own yoga mat or on blankets. The duo plays Bach's most famous cello suites and partitas, subtly interpreted with mandolin and oud. Nobody is guaranteed to fall asleep here.

Bach Horizontal

Kontor Erfurt

Humans have always grappled with the mystery of existence. As a Freemason, Mozart also explored mystical themes of our existence. How can moods ranging from death to redemption, misfortune to consolation, imprisonment to liberation be resolved through music? With music from Jewish, Christian, and Arabic cultures, the PRISMA ensemble offers a comprehensive perspective on these questions.

Lutenist

Alon Sariel

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 30, 2026

Prism: Mysteria · Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum

Past events

May 17, 2025

BAROQUE IMPULS – With Alon Sariel »TELEMANDOLIN« · Thüringen Philharmonie Gotha-Eisenach

Jan 17, 2025

Bach Horizontal · Thüringer Bachwochen

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