Conductor

Infinite expanses. When the nights get longer, it's worth taking a look at the dark sky. In addition to the moon and the many sparkling stars, the planets of our solar system are particularly visible - for example, the powerfully shining Jupiter, the bright Venus, or the red glowing Mars. Even the ancient Romans invented stories about the planets visible to the naked eye. But it was the English composer Gustav Holst who set them to music. And so we embark on a musical journey through the universe. But what about Phili? Is our little meerkat girl flying along, or does she have completely different ideas? Stay tuned to find out!

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phil to explore ...in the vastness of outer space

Palace of Culture

"Clara, today I was in bliss. During the rehearsal, a symphony by Franz Schubert was played. If only you had been there. It is indescribable. It's like human voices... like a novel in four volumes..." This was written by Robert Schumann to his future wife after an orchestral rehearsal in Leipzig. To this day, this symphony is considered a masterpiece of its genre. Impressive not only for its length of almost an hour, but above all musically, it encompasses everything that continues to captivate classical music audiences. Starting with the solemn beginning of the horns, through grand musical arcs and captivating melodies, all the way to the sophisticated use of instruments. Sophisticated and impressive is also the flute, specifically in the flute concerto of the 19th century. Composed by the former conductor of the Gewandhaus, it is performed by Kathrin Bäz, the principal flutist of the Dresden Philharmonic."

Schubert in C major

A symphony is always a large piece of music – and a lot of work for the orchestra. But if he also calls the piece "Great Symphony," how long does it actually last? And: What secret is hidden behind the horn calls at the beginning? And what is a "harmonic series"? But don't worry! Boredom is guaranteed not to arise at this concert. Because Franz Schubert tells a story with his composition that can only be told with music: mysterious, dramatic, but also sad or cheerful – and in the end with a solemn triumph. Here you can immerse yourself in the world of orchestral sound.

Schubert's Great Symphony

After the semi-finals of the second edition of the International Conducting Competition Rotterdam in June 2024, the six designated winners Luis Castillo-Briceño, Yukuang Jin, Jakub Przybycień, Rodrigo Sámano Albarrán, Miguel Sepúlveda and Sam Weller undergo a one-year mentoring programme that will culminate in the final rounds between 1 and 13 June, 2025 in De Doelen.

During these days, the finalists will demonstrate their skills in five different rounds and conduct works from a wide range of genres: from classical to contemporary music and operas to large symphonic works. On June 4, 2025, they will be at the helm of Klangforum Wien conducting works by Beat Furrer, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Enno Poppe, and Mathilde Wantenaar

Conductor

Miguel Sepúlveda

Events

Past events

Nov 23, 2025

phil to explore ...in the vastness of outer space · Dresdner Philharmonie

Sep 13, 2025

Schubert in C major · Dresdner Philharmonie

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in The Planets by Holst

Dresdner Philharmonie

Conductor in Symphony No. 9 by Schubert

Dresdner Philharmonie

Conductor in Flute Concerto in D Major by Reinecke

Dresdner Philharmonie

Conductor in Modes of Unlimited Expression by Carrapatoso

Dresdner Philharmonie

Conductor in Still by Furrer

Klangforum Wien

Conductor in No. 1 Counterpoints by Stockhausen

Klangforum Wien

Conductor in Salt by Poppe

Klangforum Wien

Conductor in New work by Wantenaar

Klangforum Wien

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