Violinist

Have you ever heard a nightingale sing? The Emperor of China never has! When he hears the nightingale sing for the first time, he is amazed by its wonderful song, which had brought so many people from far and wide and which he had never even known about until then. "And the nightingale sang so beautifully that tears came to the emperor's eyes." So moved, he lets the nightingale sing day and night for him and his people. Until he is given an artfully crafted, artificial nightingale that can sing tirelessly, without a break. Replaced by a fake nightingale, the real nightingale flees, leaving the emperor and his people behind - for now. With enchanting and colorful music, this is a story about the things that make our lives rich, without any money or gold.

The Emperor's Nightingale

Beethoven Hall

The harp is the instrument of angels. But it is also the instrument of the French Impressionists. Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy weren't the only ones to write shimmering, sparkling, and sun-drenched music for the 47-stringed instrument. Camille Saint-Saëns, labeled a classicist but incredibly versatile, also left us wonderful harp music, as did Jean Cras, a contemporary of Jules Massenet and Gabriel Fauré, who was an admiral by profession. The sweeping view over the sea and the whisper of the wind definitely left their mark on his enchanting chamber music! 

Violinist

Maria Geissler

Events

Upcoming events

8 - 9 Mar, 2026

The Emperor's Nightingale · Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Jun 17, 2026

La Harpe · Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in The Emperor's Nightingale Suite by Trojan

Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Violin in Trio à cordes by Cras

Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Violin in Fantasy for violin and harp by Saint-Saëns

Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Violin in Quintet for flute, violin, Viola, cello and harp by Cras

Beethoven Orchester Bonn

About

Maria Geissler hasn't added a bio