The trumpet is more versatile than almost any other musical instrument, and no one proves this better than the current artist in residence Matthias Höfs. In the first Wednesday concert of the season, he will span the spectrum from the sparkling virtuosity of baroque trumpet sounds to the tonal diversity of classical-romantic concertos and character pieces to the silky-smooth blue note sound of Gershwin's famous Summertime .

Sounds Of Trumpet

Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding

Traversing through time and place, the concert explores how brass instruments, techniques and styles have evolved over the course of music history.

RCM Brass Ensemble: Through the Ages

Royal College of Music Museum

Um Spenden für die Musikinstrumentenholzprojekte der Orchester des Wandels in Brasilien und Madagaskar wird gebeten

Klimakonzert Orchester des Wandels

Kraftwerk Berlin

After the Saalbau audience enthusiastically received the performances of Fazil Say's violin and clarinet concertos, this season we will hear a double concerto for the popular combination of trumpet and organ. The work, which premiered in 2022, was commissioned by the two soloists themselves and was created in close collaboration with the..

Guest Concert

Tourist, Congress and Saalbau GmbH

Graf-Zeppelin-Haus

There is life between ashes and dust, but which one? Before we become fluff in space, it would be good to create something that lasts forever. Maurice Ravel was very close to death his whole life. In his ballet music for "Daphnis and Chloé" he managed to revolutionize the sound of something that seems so natural, such as the sunrise...

Immortality

Mannheimer Rosengarten

It was the instrument of kings, and it is also the undisputed star in the orchestra: the trumpet - loud, radiant and confident. In this concert, the well-known trumpet soloist Matthias Höfs will show you the amazing music that lies in his miracle tube. Come with us on a journey through the history of a special instrument. Surprises are guaranteed.

Matthias Höfs

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 13, 2025

Guest Concert · Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Feb 14, 2025

Guest Concert · Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Feb 16, 2025

Immortality · Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

May 16, 2025

Golden Blech · Münchner Rundfunkorchester

Past events

Oct 23, 2024

Sounds Of Trumpet · Münchner Rundfunkorchester

Oct 10, 2024

RCM Brass Ensemble: Through the Ages · Royal College of Music

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