When does the Saturday Concert № 1 take place?

The concert takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where will the concert be held?

The event location is Volkshaus Jena at Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15 in 07743 Jena.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available in advance starting from 27 Euros. Additional fees may apply.

Which works are on the program?

The program includes Korngold's Straussiana, Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major KV 417, the suite from Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, and the Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome.

Who performs as a soloist?

Luis Manuel Lorite López plays the horn solo in Mozart's second horn concerto.

Is there an opportunity to meet after the concert?

Afterwards, there is the opportunity to converse with the artists of the evening over a drink.

Jena Philharmonic Jena Concert 2026

Name: Saturday Concert № 1 of the Jena Philharmonic
Start: 2026-10-17T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Volkshaus Jena

Viennese Sound Worlds in the Volkshaus Jena

The first Saturday concert of the 2026/2027 season takes place on October 17, 2026, in the elegant, glamorous, and at the same time sensually charged music city of Vienna. The Jena Philharmonic combines works by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Richard Strauss into an evening concert full of waltz colors, orchestral sophistication, and great melodic arches.

Between Waltz Charm and Orchestral Brilliance

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Straussiana opens the program as a witty homage to Johann Strauss Jr. Polka, Mazurka, and Waltz merge into a sparkling orchestral picture, where rhythmic precision and Viennese sound culture meet directly. Korngold's richly colorful orchestration also points to the late Romantic sound language that would later define him as the composer of significant Hollywood film music.

Mozart's Horn Concerto with Luis Manuel Lorite López

At the center of the evening is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major KV 417. Luis Manuel Lorite López, the new solo hornist of the Jena Philharmonic, presents himself for the first time to the Jena audience as a soloist after successfully completing his probation year. Mozart's transparent conducting requires the soloist's fine articulation, lyrical warmth, and a poised balance between radiant natural horn sound and symphonic tutti.

The Glamour of Old Vienna

Richard Strauss transforms the Viennese waltz tradition into an opulent musical painting in the suite from Der Rosenkavalier. Strings, woodwinds, and brass unfold a sound of shimmering elegance while the orchestra's stage performance transmits the nostalgic magic of old Vienna into the concert hall.

A Dance Between Sensuality and Modernity

With the famous Dance of the Seven Veils from Strauss' opera Salome, the program finally bridges to musical modernity. Exotic tonal colors, tense dynamics, and an intensively condensed orchestration create an atmosphere between seduction, drama, and eruptive energy. The audience's mood thus provides a thrilling contrast to the previously cultivated waltz bliss.

Experience Music and Meet Artists

After the concert, there is an opportunity to converse with the artists of the evening over a drink in a relaxed atmosphere. This connects concentrated listening with personal encounter and creates space for impressions, questions, and immediate live atmosphere.

Conclusion

The Saturday Concert № 1 promises a multifaceted concert experience between Viennese classical, late Romantic orchestral sound, and expressive modernity. Those who wish to experience Mozart, Korngold, and Richard Strauss in a dramatically cohesive program will find an evening full of elegance, excitement, and musical splendor at the Volkshaus Jena.