Concert hall or club? That's not always an easy decision at BEAT, the Duisburg Philharmonic's somewhat different concert series. As previously at the Mercatorhalle, the Trio Repercussion will once again present a program this season in which virtuoso playing on classical percussion instruments merges into the driving force of rousing club sounds. Dancing is the order of the day – but this time the ensemble will take the clash of clubbing, philharmonic, and ballet to the extreme. Famous for his outstanding physical expressiveness, Japanese dancer Wataru Shimizu, a long-time soloist with the Aalto Ballet Essen, will be joining Repercussion at its invitation to put his skills to use in a breathtaking live performance of his own songs at the interface between neo-classical music, electronic music, and drums. He will be artistically supported not only by the energetic vibes of the music and the visuals of VJ SAW, but also by other high-ranking ballet colleagues, whose names have not yet been confirmed. But one thing is certain: This evening will not only get you pumped on stage, but also in front of it.

Beat #09

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Concert and clubbing as an all-in-one pleasure? The Trio Repercussion makes it possible - in the eighth edition of BEAT, the somewhat different concert series of the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra with its exploratory journeys into the unlimited sound worlds of percussion. This time the Mercatorhalle will become a nightlife temple, when virtuoso playing on classical percussion instruments turns into the driving force of energetic club sounds as part of a rousing live performance. With their own songs at the interface of neo-classical, electronics and drums, Repercussion creates a direct and intense connection to the audience on stage - like a DJ who breaks up the usual situation of a philharmonic concert and opens up new areas of experience. Listen, feel, go along: This evening releases unimagined energies and appeals to all the senses. At the end of BEAT #08, many will perhaps ask themselves: Was I at a concert or in a club? Therefore, it is advisable to bring along not only open and curious ears but also comfortable shoes – in case the urge to dance arises.

Simon Bernstein

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