Jena, June 4, 2026 – This year’s Hofopernspecial promises an extraordinary fusion of word and music: Under the title „Hofgeschichten und Blechgeflüster“, storyteller Antje Horn and the Brass Band BlechKLANG will perform together. The program combines poetic and cheerful narratives with the unmistakable, warm sound of a brass ensemble in a classic British instrumentation.
- Event: Hofopernspecial „Hofgeschichten und Blechgeflüster“
- Performers: Antje Horn (Storytelling) & Brass Band BlechKLANG
- Program Theme: Cheerful, thoughtful, and poetic stories in interplay with British brass band sound
A Dialogue Between Word and Brass Sound
At the center of the program is the artistic synergy between spoken narrative and musical accompaniment. Antje Horn leads through the evening with her expressive storytelling style, bringing stories to life that range from cheerful episodes to thoughtful and poetic moments.
The Brass Band BlechKLANG does not act as mere background music but as an active dialogue partner. In the traditional British brass band instrumentation – characterized by instruments such as cornet, tenor horn, euphonium, and tuba – the ensemble unfolds a wide dynamic spectrum. The soft, dark, and simultaneously powerful sound of this specific instrumentation provides the ideal resonance for Horn’s stories. The music comments on the stories, sets emotional accents, and frames the literary passages, creating a harmonious overall work of art.
Details on the Program and Performers
The collaboration between these two Thuringian cultural entities demonstrates how traditional storytelling and sophisticated instrumental music can explore new creative paths. The audience can expect a finely tuned interplay in which the nuances of the stories find their musical expression in the brass sound.
Here are the most important details of the performance at a glance:
- Program Title: „Hofgeschichten und Blechgeflüster“ (as part of the Hofopernspecial)
- Storytelling: Antje Horn (presents cheerful, poetic, and thoughtful texts)
- Musical Ensemble: Brass Band BlechKLANG (Original British instrumentation)
- Artistic Concept: Close integration of the spoken word and symphonic brass sound as mutual catalysts
🎭 Culture & City Life: The Tradition of the Brass Band in Jena
The Brass Band BlechKLANG has made a name for itself far beyond the borders of Jena. The instrumentation is strictly based on the traditional British model that developed in the working-class districts of Great Britain in the 19th century. Unlike classic German trombone choirs or wind orchestras, a British brass band consists exclusively of brass instruments with a conical bore (such as saxhorns), as well as slide trombones and percussion. This gives the ensemble its characteristic homogeneous, almost organ-like sound. Together with the Jena-based storyteller Antje Horn, who is known for her lively and free storytelling style, this creates a cultural offering that enriches the local cultural scene.
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Hofgeschichten treffen auf Blechklang
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