Name: 2nd Family Concert: Papa Haydn’s Little Animal Show or: What does a giraffe sound like?
Start: 2025-06-29T12:00:00
Location: Konzerthaus Dortmund

The Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra has curated an eclectic mix of events that promise a delightful journey through music, culture, and creativity. From engaging coffee house performances and family-friendly adventures to grand orchestral concerts showcasing the best of Mahler, Smetana, and Bartók, the lineup offers something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a curious newcomer, these events provide a chance to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of sound and experience offered by world-class musicians and imaginative performances.

A Symphony of Experiences: Dortmund Philharmonic's Diverse Musical Lineup

The Dortmunder Philharmoniker is set to offer an exciting array of events that cater to diverse musical tastes and interests. From the delightful blend of music and culinary treats at the Coffee House Concerts to the emotional journey through Rachmaninoff's works, the year promises enriching experiences. There's something for everyone, whether it's enjoying classic films with live orchestration, exploring the intersection of music and literature, or introducing young ones to orchestral music through engaging family events.

Dortmunder Philharmoniker: A Year of Music, Film, and Family Fun

Step into a world where music, culture, and imagination blend seamlessly at the events organized by Dortmunder Philharmoniker. From the delightful Coffee House Concerts to the mystical journeys in 'Cushion Concerts,' and the grandeur of orchestral performances, these events are a celebration of creativity and musical prowess. Join us as we explore the captivating performances, unique stories, and talented artists that make these events unforgettable.

Dortmunder Philharmoniker: A Musical Journey Through Time and Imagination

The Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra is set to captivate audiences with a series of diverse and engaging concerts, appealing to music lovers, families, and young musicians alike. From the harmonious fusion of shopping and serenades at the Coffee House Concert to the powerful orchestral performances of Rachmaninoff, these events promise a rich tapestry of sound that explores genres from jazz to classical. Highlighting the talents of esteemed conductors and pianists, including Gabriel Feltz, Beatrice Berrut, and Olga Scheps, these concerts are a must-see for anyone looking to experience the dynamic world of music.

Dortmund Philharmonic's Upcoming Concerts: A Mélange of Music, Culture, and Innovation

The Dortmund Philharmonic offers a rich tapestry of music and cultural experiences with its diverse concert series. From delightful Coffee House Concerts paired with culinary treats, to the nostalgic Silent Film Concert revisiting Charlie Chaplin's 'Gold Rush', and the emotional depth of Rachmaninoff's works, there's something for everyone. This series also includes interactive family-friendly events and showcases the interplay between literature and music. Each event promises unique experiences, whether it's the collaboration with young musicians or grand gala performances on Dortmund’s scenic Friedensplatz.

Harmonious Gatherings: Dortmund Philharmonic's Diverse Concert Series

Immerse yourself in a year of rich cultural experiences with the Dortmund Philharmonic. From the delightful Coffee House Concerts to the vibrant Cityring Concerts, each event offers a unique blend of music, literature, and youthful energy. Whether enjoying a symphonic classic with young musicians or exploring the narrative interplay between music and text, these events offer a tapestry of sounds and stories. Discover how tradition and innovation harmonize in these captivating cultural gatherings.

Dortmund Philharmonic: A Symphony of Events Blending Music, Literature, and Youthful Energy

Koji Ishizaka

Jörg Schade

Dortmunder Philharmoniker

At the Dortmund Philharmonic's coffee house concerts, shopping and music lovers can indulge themselves with coffee and cake from various ensembles on Saturday afternoon. Culinary delicacies are accompanied by an hour of entertaining music, from Mozart to jazz.

Coffee house concert

Konzerthaus Dortmund

Opernfoyer

The points of contact between music and literature are manifold: music is written about, texts are set to music, or they inspire composers to create their own works. Some musicians have written texts themselves or have collaborated in a congenial way with a poet. The Dortmund Philharmonic, in cooperation with the Dortmund City and State Library, are exploring this interplay (and discovering highlights). A chamber ensemble from the orchestra introduces the musical source material, while Dr. Michael Stille and double bassist Frank Kistner pass the literary ball back and forth between them, which then returns to the musicians. The result is an enjoyable blend of reading and concert. The City and State Library, where texts and music are at home, invites you to Studio B.

Library Concert: Texts meet sounds

Dortmund City and State Library

The Dortmund Philharmonic and GMD Jordan de Souza are entering the new year with verve and romance with a concert with a Viennese slant. One of the most beautiful solo concertos of the Romantic era is on the program: Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, which continues to enchant listeners with its wonderful melodies. The slow movement, in particular, is simply breathtaking, followed by a fiery finale. Naturally, the concerto was also performed by the Vienna Philharmonic shortly after its premiere. The solo part will be performed by Arabella Steinbacher, a top-class violinist who guarantees a magnificent concert experience.

New Year's Concert: Viennese guests

This is music that seems to lift the world upside down: a constant sparkle and glitter, sweeping melodies, and long stretches in which the music builds in relentless intensification toward solitary climaxes. Richard Strauss was just 24 years old when he composed his first masterpiece, Don Juan . A piece like a Ferrari: such overwhelming richness, brilliance, and diversity of orchestral sound had never been heard before, nor had music of such compelling vitality. Take a look under the hood with us!

2nd Concert Deep Dive: Immerse yourself in “Don Juan”

The second Cushion Concert is all about soaring high! Together we'll hop on clouds, soar through the air, slide down rainbows, and chatter with sparrows. But beware, a storm is brewing in the distance... An interactive audio walk for sky-stormers and cloud-hoppers ages 3 and up.

2. Cushion Concert: Skystormers and Cloudhoppers

Through night to light – per aspera ad astra – numerous works and symphonies since Beethoven's Fifth Symphony have led. Would Franz Schubert have followed a similar path if he had completed the Symphony Fragment in B minor, as the "Unfinished" should correctly be called? After the abysmal, gloomy beginning of the work, the second movement already embarks on the path to light and contains passages of otherworldly beauty that have cast off all earthly weight. Bruckner's Seventh Symphony takes the key of this movement, the radiant E major, as its home key, so that the symphony, metaphorically speaking, already begins in the light. Conversely, as in Schubert's case, the second movement then marks the zone of gloom and despair. In the end, however, this Seventh Symphony closes in dazzling brightness.

4th Philharmonic Concert

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's great Divertimento is an absolutely exceptional work, a string trio that can only be compared to his greatest string quartets. Johannes Brahms long intended to conclude his oeuvre with the G major String Quintet, which incorporated themes from a planned 5th Symphony.

2nd Chamber Concert: Exceptional Works

Academy for Theatre and Digitality

Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto and Edward Elgar's "Enigma" Variations are each, in their own way, pinnacles of the Romantic era. Among the violin concertos of the era, Brahms's is the most musically substantial, profound, and rich. In terms of the mastery of its formal design and the nuanced orchestral texture, it is no less impressive than Brahms's symphonies, and the work can generally be considered a concertante counterpart to his symphonies. It is particularly closely related to the Symphony No. 2, Op. 73, with which it shares not only the key of D major but also the bright, idyllic mood. We welcome a younger soloist, the Italian-American violinist Francesca Dego, who recently released a recording of the Brahms concerto, which reviewers described as reflecting the Mediterranean sun.

5th Philharmonic Concert

For many fans and connoisseurs, Charlie Chaplin's first feature film is his most personal and best: The Kid from 1921. This autobiographically grounded tragicomedy balances laughter and compassion in an inimitable way, captivating with sentimental elements as well as slapstick gags. Thanks to the irresistible performances of Chaplin and young Jackie Coogan in his debut role, realism, romance, and phantasmagoria combine to create a great cinematic experience. Unforgettable scenes include the lesson in table manners, the fight with the bully, and the Tramp's angelic dream.

Silent Film Concert: Charlie Chaplin: The Kid

The Dortmund Philharmonic's popular baby concerts are something truly special: Here, you can experience magnificent chamber music in a setting where the littlest ones feel just as comfortable as the adults accompanying them. The concerts take place in the beautiful atmosphere of the opera foyer. To ensure everyone stays happy and cheerful, the number of seats is limited. Stroller parking and play mats are also provided.

3. Baby Concert

Childhood as a significant phase of life was a discovery of the 19th century. Robert Schumann's Kinderszenen (  Scenes from Childhood) is just as much a musical expression of the appreciation of children as Mussorgsky's Kinderstube (The Nursery) or Debussy's Children's Corner .

8th Philharmonic Concert

Oops, something's happening! Was Marie dreaming, or did that just come from the giggling and clattering of the toy box in her bedroom? Marie carefully lifts the lid and can't stop marveling... A playful, hands-on concert for children aged 3 and up, with music from Robert Schumann's famous Kinderszenen and Claude Debussy's Children 's Corner , among others .

3. Seat Cushion Concert: The Toy Box

The composer Joseph Haydn, known as "Papa Haydn", has a big problem: he just can't think of anything sensible for his latest symphony, which is supposed to be called "The Giraffe"! His musicians (colleagues) can't help him, even though he has already written symphonies for them such as "The Bear", "The Hen" and "The Hunt". "The Drum Roll" isn't quite right either...

2nd Family Concert: Papa Haydn’s Little Animal Show or: What does a giraffe sound like?

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