Jena, 05.05.2026 – The Jenaer Philharmonie invites you to a special musical experience at the Volkshaus this coming Friday. Under the direction of Swiss Baroque violinist Leila Schayegh, magnificent orchestral suites by the most significant composers of the Baroque era are on the program.
- What: Symphony concert (Friday concert) of the Jenaer Philharmonie
- When: Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 PM
- Where: Volkshaus, Jena
- Program: Works by Bach (D Major Suite), Handel (Music for the Royal Fireworks), and Telemann (F Major Suite)
- Violin & Direction: Leila Schayegh
Festive Splendor and Dancing Elegance
At the center of the Friday concert are three great names in music history. Visitors can expect a varied program that reflects the musical diversity and brilliance of this era. The opening will be Johann Sebastian Bach’s radiant D Major Suite, followed by George Frideric Handel’s majestic “Music for the Royal Fireworks.” The concert evening will be rounded off by the colorful Suite in F Major by Georg Philipp Telemann.
Music-Making in Direct Dialogue
A special feature of the performance is the style of musical direction. The renowned Swiss Baroque violinist Leila Schayegh takes on a demanding dual role: she acts both as a soloist on the violin and as the leader of the ensemble. According to her own statements, her musical goal is to make the composers’ original thoughts directly audible to the audience.
Since the concert takes place without a classical conductor at the podium, the musicians are particularly challenged. A lively and intimate musical dialogue arises between the instrument groups, in which each orchestral part bears a high degree of individual responsibility for the overall sound.
Background: The Volkshaus as the Musical Heart of the City
The Volkshaus, donated by Ernst Abbe in 1903, is not only an architectural landmark of Jena but also forms the center of the city’s cultural life. With the acoustically outstanding Ernst-Abbe-Saal, the building is the traditional home of the Jenaer Philharmonie. The ensemble looks back on a history of nearly 90 years and is today the largest pure concert orchestra in Thuringia. The regular symphony and themed concerts are a permanent fixture in the event calendar and attract classical music lovers from across the region.
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Friday Concert: Works by Bach, Handel, Telemann
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