Jena, May 28, 2026 – The scholarship holders of the Duale Orchesterakademie Thüringen invite you to a varied chamber concert at the Jenaer Rathausdiele on Sunday, May 31. The young musicians have independently designed the musical program as well as the moderation for the morning.
- What: Chamber concert of the Duale Orchesterakademie Thüringen
- When: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
- Where: Rathausdiele Jena, Markt 1, 07743 Jena (Show on Google Maps)
- Participants: Scholarship holders of the Orchesterakademie (strings, winds, percussion)
A Versatile Repertoire from Classical to Modern
For the concert on Sunday, the academy members have put together a demanding program spanning from Viennese Classicism to contemporary music. Listeners can expect a wide range of tonal colors. The works performed include compositions by:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn as representatives of the classical tradition,
- György Ligeti, whose innovative tonal language shaped 20th-century modernism,
- Giovanni Sollima, the contemporary Italian cellist and composer known for his energetic works.
The special feature of this concert morning: The program was not only musically developed independently by the scholarship holders, but they also take on the moderation themselves to provide the audience with personal insights into the pieces.
The Participants: Talented Young Talent in Focus
The ensemble’s lineup changes depending on the work, making the acoustic diversity of the academy tangible. Various instrument groups can be heard, setting new accents in their interplay:
- String instruments: Violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass provide the classical foundation.
- Wind instruments: Woodwinds and brass introduce dynamic contrasts.
- Percussion: Precise rhythmic accents round off the performances.
The historic Rathausdiele in Jena provides the appropriate acoustic setting for this intimate and dynamic concert format.
🎭 Culture & City Life: The Duale Orchesterakademie Thüringen
The Duale Orchesterakademie Thüringen is a joint project of the Jenaer Philharmonie and the Theater Altenburg Gera. Since its founding in 2018, the academy has offered aspiring professional musicians practical training. The special feature of this dual system:
- Two working worlds: The scholarship holders get to know both the daily routine in the pure concert operations of the Jenaer Philharmonie and the processes in music theater (opera, operetta, musical) at the Theater Altenburg Gera.
- Practical support: In addition to rehearsals and performances, the young talents receive targeted individual lessons, mentoring by experienced orchestra members, and audition training to prepare for their future careers.
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