Trumpetist

In "Death and Transfiguration," the 26-year-old Richard Strauss intended to depict "the hour of death of a man who had strove for the highest ideals—hence, presumably, of an artist." The heroic "transfiguration theme," which embodies these ideals, was borrowed by film composer John Williams for his soundtrack to "Superman." The trumpet concerto by Johann Georg Neruda, a Bohemian composer of the 18th century, is in the "heroic key" of E-flat major. In its original form, the concerto was a horn concerto for a virtuoso in the Saxon Court Orchestra, tailored precisely to his abilities. Its triumphant success began in the 1960s in a version for trumpet. By a roundabout route and after much refinement, Johannes Brahms arrived at his Symphony No. 1. Here, Brahms heroically emancipates himself from Beethoven, a role model he perceived as overpowering, in a hymn-like finale.

5th Symphony Concert

Eurogress Aachen

On June 29, 2024, Nabil Shehata gave his farewell performance as artistic director of the Südwestfalen Philharmonic. A search committee consisting of representatives from the orchestra, the sponsoring association, the support association, and district politicians, chaired by the district administrator, is currently deliberating on who he will pass the baton to.

The position at the helm of the State Orchestra in Siegen is undoubtedly in demand: Nearly 250 conductors from many different countries applied. "The response to the position was even greater than the last advertisement – ​​we are naturally very pleased about this. It shows that the South Westphalia Philharmonic is a sought-after orchestra and of interest to conductors from all over the world," said District Administrator Andreas Müller.

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Conducting the Chief Conductor – Evening

Philharmonie Südwestfalen

From "Hansel and Gretel" to a wild sleigh ride to the most popular German Christmas classics: With brilliant melodies and festive compositions, the WDR Funkhausorchester warms hearts and gets you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year.

Trumpetist

Ben Stümke

Events

Upcoming events

21 - 22 Mar, 2026

5th Symphony Concert · Sinfonieorchester Aachen

Past events

21 - 22 Mar, 2026

5th Symphony Concert · Sinfonieorchester Aachen

Jul 11, 2025

Conducting the Chief Conductor – Evening · Philharmonie Südwestfalen

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trumpet in Horn Concerto in E-flat major by Neruda

Sinfonieorchester Aachen

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