Jena Philharmonic opens the season with a festive concert at the Volkshaus
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A ceremonial start with Dvořák, Mahler, and vibrant orchestral colors
With the season opening concert of the Jena Philharmonic on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Volkshaus Jena, a season full of sound colors, contrasts, and musical discoveries begins. Under the motto Planet Dvořák, the program spans from Czech Romanticism through classical elegance to modern brilliance.
An afternoon between departure and recognition
As Simon Gaudenz leads the orchestra through Antonín Dvořák's Slavonic Dances, Mozart's Don Giovanni Overture, and Mahler's moving Adagietto, more than just an opening concert is created. It is a precisely focused look at the new season: full of energy, stylistic breadth, and that immediate live atmosphere that makes great orchestral evenings unmistakable.
Sound journey through three musical worlds
The program connects well-known works with carefully chosen excerpts that act as musical signatures. Bedřich Smetana's Moldau flows with pictorial orchestration through the hall, Prokofiev's Symphony Classique brings elegance and rhythmic sharpness into play, while Ligeti’s Concert Românesc shines at the end with buoyant movement and radiant tension. The stylistic range promises a concert experience that elegantly unites tradition and curiosity.
City, hall, and scene in dialogue
Particularly appealing is the combination of music and public encounter: General Music Director Simon Gaudenz moderates together with Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche and Department Head Johannes Schleußner. This gives the afternoon at the Volkshaus Jena an open, inviting character. Exactly this mix of concert activity, urban culture, and audience closeness has characterized the Jena Philharmonic for years as a committed orchestra with international impact.
A program with significance
The selection of works presents cleverly set contrasts. Dvořák's Slavonic Dances, Smetana's homeland sound, Janáček's angular folk tunes, and Mahler’s intimate lines form a common thread that makes the new season audible from now on. Those who value vibrant symphonics, delicate dynamics, and strong melodic gestures will experience an opening with substance and emotional depth here.
Conclusion: Music that sets autumn in motion
The season opening concert of the Jena Philharmonic promises a festive, powerful start to the new season. Visitors can look forward to a free concert with free seating, strong program highlights, and an inspiring live atmosphere. Anyone looking to musically shape the new season should not miss this date at the Volkshaus Jena.
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