Trumpetist

What do balls, wheels and balloons have in common? They are all round, and they can all easily be converted into musical instruments! In »BALLads«, even the music revolves on its own axis: in rondos, waltzes and endless melodies from the baroque to the modern era.

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Kindergarten Concert »Ballads«

Elbphilharmonie

In the context of Mittwoch aus Licht, Titus Engel, for his first concert as conductor-in-residence, connects the musical worlds of Stockhausen and Wagner. Both composers not only shaped the music of their time, but they also polarised opinion, both aesthetically and socially. A mystical aura still surrounds both; religion of art and classical heroic epic are the central elements of their two late works. A few days before the premiere of Mittwoch, the second act of Donnerstag offers insights into another day of the week-long opera cycle. As a purely instrumental section, Michael’s journey around the world traces a hero’s path culminating in his ascension to Heaven. The parallels to Parsifal’s journey, profoundly influenced by Wagner’s affinity for religious spirituality, are evident. John Cage's piece 4′33″ serves as a link and prelude to the quasi-sacred atmosphere, having revolutionised listening through the establishment of the musical pause as a sonic space. The concert marks the opening of the thematic focus on Stockhausen and Cage, co-curated by Titus Engel.

Trumpetist

Paul Hübner

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 8, 2026

Symphony Concert: Light on Parsifal · Deutsche Oper Berlin

Past events

20 - 23 Feb, 2026

Kindergarten Concert »Ballads« · Elbphilharmonie

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trumpet in Donnerstag aus Licht by Stockhausen

Deutsche Oper Berlin

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