Violinist

A foul love, passion, jealousy, cruelty, and murder—the legendary story of Carmen and Don José is told here as purely and realistically as the French
adventurer and author Prosper Mérimée wrote it in 1845. The famous music from Georges Bizet's opera resonates in Tscho Theissing's sophisticated arrangements. The wonderful melodies that Bizet wrote for Carmen and Don José remain virtually unchanged, but are arranged here for just three—albeit phenomenal—musicians, who are occasionally allowed a brief excursion into the musical present.

CARMEN! – the true story

Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Founded by members of the Berlin and the Vienna Philharmonic, the ensemble Philharmonix is fearless in its musical explorations, combining the highest level of music-making with great entertainment. Its trademark is an incomparable virtuosity and the joy the musicians bring to their music-making, which is immediately communicated to the audience. The stylistic breadth is breathtaking, encompassing classical, jazz, folk, pop, but also Latin. Not everything here is classical music, but everything has musical class. 

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Philharmonix

STROMWERK | Kulturarena Kraftwerk Mitte

The name says it all: Bach's solo sonatas meet the Bosnian sevdalinka . It's curious to see the similarities in tonal language and style between the masterpiece of a genius and the songs of Bosnia's cities, honed over generations. Violin and accordion merge from solo instruments into a harmonious duo. On their cross-country expedition, the two musicians explore both historical depths and geographical latitudes. In addition to ethnic music from all over the world, they perform classics of the concert literature and their own compositions. The journey leads from sacred spaces and concert halls to balls and festivals and even to pubs. Wit and joy of playing combine with perfection and virtuosity.

Violinist

Sebastian Gürtler

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 12, 2026

after work | GürtlerHuber: Bach & Bosnian · Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum

Past events

Sep 28, 2025

CARMEN! – the true story · Stadttheater Klagenfurt

May 27, 2025

Philharmonix · Dresdner Musikfestspiele

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Carmen by Bizet

Stadttheater Klagenfurt

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