Jena, September 13, 2026 – The Jenaer Philharmonie launched its new season this Sunday with a festive concert at the sold-out Volkshaus. Under the motto “Planet Dvořák”, the orchestra will focus in the coming months on the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák, whose works uniquely reflect a connection to nature and a sense of home.
- What: Season opening concert of the Jenaer Philharmonie (“Planet Dvořák”)
- When: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1:00 PM
- Where: Volkshaus Jena, Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15, 07743 Jena
- Admission: Free (open seating, entry possible at any time)
A musical outlook on the new season
The opening concert, held on the Day of the Open Monument, offered the audience a versatile preview of the upcoming program. In addition to compositions by Antonín Dvořák, works by his Czech contemporaries Bedřich Smetana and Leoš Janáček were performed. Pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Walton, Sergei Prokofiev, Gustav Mahler, and György Ligeti also highlighted the stylistic range of the new season.
General Music Director Simon Gaudenz conducted the orchestra and guided the audience through the afternoon alongside Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche and department head Johannes Schleußner. The special moderation gave the event a relaxed yet festive character, which was very well received by the visitors.
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Background: The Volkshaus Jena
The Volkshaus at Carl-Zeiß-Platz is one of the most significant cultural and event venues in Jena. Built by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, it has served for generations as a traditional meeting place for concerts, conferences, and social events in the city on the Saale.
Contact and Information
For further inquiries, the Jenaer Philharmonie is available by phone at 03641 49-8101 or via email at philharmonie@jena.de. Further details on the schedule are available on the official website at jenaer-philharmonie.de.
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Season opening concert Jenaer Philharmonie
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