We are very much looking forward to working with Collegium Vocale Gent, the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra, Scharoun Ensemble & Orpheus Chamber Orchestra! Each of the four ensembles can look back on a tradition that is as rich as it is successful – whether as the first orchestra to realise a consistently democratic understanding both structurally and artistically, such as the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, or as a partner of music-historical personalities over two centuries, such as the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra, or as the creator of innovative performance practices of the Baroque vocal repertoire, such as the Collegium Vocale Gent. The Scharoun Ensemble, on the other hand, has succeeded for over 40 years in bringing the excellence of its ‘orchestra of origin’, the Berlin Philharmonic, to full fruition in a small ensemble.
Find out more about the renowned orchestras and ensembles on their respective detail pages:
Author: Andrea Kerner
With ARCC to Italy
In co-operation with Baldrighi Bertoni Music Productions, we offer orchestras and ensembles in Italy. In the past years we have organised, among others
20 August 2023, Ravello Festival
DRESDEN “RING” PROJECT IN HISTORICALLY INFORMED PERFORMANCE PRACTICE
Simon Bailey, Wotan / Mauro Peter, Loge / Dominik Köninger, Donner / Tansel Akzeybek, Froh / Gerhild Romberger, Erda / Annika Schlicht, Fricka / Nadja Mchantaf, Freia / Daniel Schmutzhard, Alberich / Jürgen Sacher, Mime / Ania Vegry, Woglinde / Ida Aldrian, Wellgunde / Christian Immler, Fasolt / Eva Vogel, Flosshilde / Tilmann Rönnebeck, Fafner / Dresdner Festspielorchester & Concerto Köln / Kent Nagano, conductor
R. Wagner: Das Rheingold
2 July 2023 Ravello Festival
ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien / Andrej Boreyko, conductor
R. Wagner: Ouverture to “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” / Ouverture to the opera “Rienzi” / Prelude to the opera “Lohengrin” / Prelude to Act 3 Lohengrin / Ouverture to “Der fliegende Holländer” / Symphonic pieces from “Parsifal”
1 July 2021, Ravello Festival 2021 (opening concert)
Mari Kodama, piano / Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin / Kent Nagano, conductor
R. Wagner: “Siegfried Idyll” / L. v. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major / F. Schubert: Symphony No. 3 in D major
25 August 2018, Ravello Festival
Allison Oakes, sorpan / Annika Schlicht, mezzo-soprano / Attilio Glaser, tenor / Thomas Lehman, baritone / Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin / Donald Runnicles, conductor
R. Wagner: Tannhäuser (Overture, O du mein holder Abendstern, Hallenarie) / Lohengrin (Overture, Gralserzählung) / Wesendonck Lieder / Tristan und Isolde (Preludio, Liebestod)
9 July 2017, Ravello Festival
Arabella Steinbacher, violin / Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester / Kent Nagano, conductor
R. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Symphony No. 3 in A minor op. 56 / J. Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major op. 77
11 July 2016, Ravenna Festival
Martin Helmchen, piano / Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg / Kent Nagano, conductor
L. v. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major / A. Bruckner: Symphony No. 6 in A major
12 September 2014, Sagra Musicale Malatestiana, Rimini
Anna Vinnitskaya, piano / Rundfunksinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski, conductor
G. Verdi’s overture to “La forza del destino” / L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E flat major op. 55 “Eroica” / S. Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme by Niccolò Paganini for piano and orchestra op. 43
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“One has rarely experienced such a varied and exciting Wagner evening. Not at all in front of such a harmonious backdrop.”
Musik in Dresden, 21 August 2023
“In Ravello, there is stormy, thunderous enthusiasm at the end.”
Berliner Morgenpost, 1 September 2018
PROJECTS IN ITALY – A SELECTION
20 August 2023, Belvedere di Villa Rufolo, Ravello Festival
DRESDEN “RING” PROJECT IN HISTORICALLY INFORMED PERFORMANCE PRACTICE
with Simon Bailey, Wotan / Mauro Peter, Loge / Dominik Köninger, Donner / Tansel Akzeybek, Froh / Gerhild Romberger, Erda / Annika Schlicht, Fricka / Nadja Mchantaf, Freia / Daniel Schmutzhard, Alberich / Jürgen Sacher, Mime / Ania Vegry, Woglinde / Ida Aldrian, Wellgunde / Christian Immler, Fasolt / Eva Vogel, Flosshilde / Tilmann Rönnebeck, Fafner / Dresdner Festspielorchester & Concerto Köln / Kent Nagano, conductor
Under the overall artistic direction of Kent Nagano and Jan Vogler, the “Ring” theatre trilogy will be reworked from 2023 to 2026 in the context of its time of origin and on the basis of the latest findings of Wagner and performance practice research. With Kent Nagano conducting, Concerto Köln, the Dresden Festival Orchestra and renowned soloists presented the first part on the fantastically beautiful stage of the Villa Rufolo. A project of the Dresden Music Festival under the artistic direction of Kent Nagano and Jan Vogler.
Kent Nagano©Sergio Veranes Studio
Concerto Köln © Sonja Werner
Dresdner Festspielorchester © Sonja Werner
1 July 2021, Ravello Festival 2021
OPENING CONCERT
Mari Kodama, piano / Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin / Kent Nagano, conductor
R. Wagner: “Siegfried Idyll” / L. v. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major / F. Schubert: Symphony No. 3 in D major
Eröffnungskonzert Ravello 2021©DSO
Mari Kodama©Sergio Veranes
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester©Lea Hopp
Kent Nagano©Sergio Veranes Studio
Fifty & fabulous!
The legendary Kronos Quartet has massively expanded, if not blown up, the boundaries of the string quartet with sound and style experiments, excursions into genres far removed from classical music and multimedia worlds. In the current season, the quartet is celebrating its 50th birthday with an European tour: new commissioned works, characteristic interpretations from its extensive repertoire and pieces from its latest project “Kronos Fifty for the Future” are on the anniversary programme.
14 May 2024, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg / 15 May 2024, Konzerthaus Wien / 17 May 2024, Volkshaus Zürich / 21 May 2024, Kunstfestspiele Herrenhausen / 25 Mai 2024, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
KRONOS – FIVE DECADES CELEBRATION
David Harrington, violin / John Sherba, violine / Hank Dutt, viola / Paul Wiancko cello
Werke von Jlin, A. Vrebalov, T. Riley, S. Gubaidulina a.o.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is a radical experiment in musical democracy, proving for fifty years what happens when exceptional artists gather with total trust in each other and faith in the creative process. In that age of co-ops and communes, the idealistic Orpheans snubbed the “corporate” path of symphony orchestras and learned how to play, plan and promote concerts as a true collective, with leadership roles rotating from the very first performance.
The sound of Orpheus is defined by its relationships, and guest artists have always been crucial partners in the process. Orpheus brings the best out of its collaborators, and those bonds deepen over time, as heard in the long arc of music-making with soloists such as Richard Goode and Branford Marsalis, and in the commitment to welcoming next-generation artists including Nobuyuki Tsujii and Tine Thing Helseth. Breaking down the barriers of classical repertoire, partnerships with Brad Mehldau, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Shankar, and many others from the sphere of jazz and beyond have redefined what a chamber orchestra can do.
At home in New York and in the many concert halls it visits in the U.S. and beyond, Orpheus begins its next fifty years with a renewed commitment to enriching and reflecting the surrounding community. It will continue its groundbreaking work with those living with Alzheimer’s Disease through Orpheus Reflections, and the Orpheus Academy as well as the Orpheus Leadership Institute spread the positive lessons of trust and democracy to young musicians and those in positions of power.
“This fully collaborative, almost chamber music approach to music was great.” (Jan Lisiecki)
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“These are performances that deserve to be remembered.”
Gramophone, 2021
“It whirls, glistens, purrs and sparkles so much it’s a joy.”
concerti, 22 March 2019
“… and once again confirmed the artistry of an excellent orchestra
in big, thick letters.”
bachtrack, 21 April 2015
A SELECTION OF PROJECTS 2026/27
Programmes and projects on request.
February und March 2027
Branford Marsalis, Saxophone
M. Ravel: Très rythmé from String Quartet in F-Dur (arr. Michi Wiancko)
J. Beal: Saxophone Concerto
E. Lecuona: Andalucia, Suite Espagnol (orch. Janina Norpoth)
G. Gershwin: An American in Paris (arr. Javier Diaz)
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Collegium Vocale Gent
Collegium Vocale Gent, founded in 1970 by Philippe Herreweghe, revolutionized baroque vocal music by embracing new performance practices. Their emphasis on authenticity and textual clarity propelled them to international acclaim, gracing stages from Europe to Asia. Since 2017, the ensemble has hosted its own summer festival, Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi, in the picturesque setting of Tuscany, Italy.
With a diverse repertoire spanning centuries, Collegium Vocale Gent has evolved into a versatile ensemble, tailoring its forces to suit each project. From intimate renditions of Renaissance music to grand symphonic performances of Romantic and contemporary works, the ensemble’s adaptability knows no bounds. Their mastery of German Baroque, particularly J.S. Bach’s vocal compositions, remains unparalleled.
Collaborating with leading historical and symphony orchestras, Collegium Vocale Gent has established itself as a dynamic force in the classical music world. Under Herreweghe’s guidance, the ensemble has amassed a prolific discography, showcasing their artistry and innovation. Supported by the Flemish Community, the city of Ghent, and Belgium’s National Lottery, Collegium Vocale Gent continues to inspire audiences worldwide with its timeless interpretations and unwavering commitment to musical excellence.
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“Those marvellous voices.”
Tagesspiegel Berlin, 28 September 2024
“Rarely has virtuoso colouratura been heard with such naturalness and expressiveness as with the Collegium vocale from Ghent.”
Tagesspiegel Berlin, 16 September 2022
„There are ensembles and conductors who are indispensable to the performance history of a composer. In the case of the Collegium Vocale Gent conceived by Philippe Herreweghe, this is Johann Sebastian Bach, who has been elevated to the musical shield in a very small ensemble.“
bachtrack, 08 April 2022
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Going East
Sarah Willis has been celebrating great success in Europe with her “Mozart y Mambo” project for several years – both in concert halls and with the three recordings that are now available. In May, “Mozart y Mambo” will be making its debut in the Far East, with the aim of sweeping audiences in Taiwan’s major concert halls off their feet with South American rhythms!
„He (Mozart) would certainly have liked this lively approach!“ (Tagesspiegel Berlin, 12 Aug. 2023)
1 May 2024, National Taichung Theatre / 4 May 2024, Tainan Cultural Center / 5 May 2024, National Concerthall, Taipei
MOZART Y MAMBO
Sarah Willis, horn & musical direction Works by R.. Egües, W. A. Mozart, J. Davis, J. Peña, J. Fernández, S. Siaba a.o. Arrangements by J. Aragon
Shaping the future
Classical:Next is considered one of the most important gatherings of the international classical music world. This year, it is taking place in Berlin for the first time, and there have also been changes behind the scenes: Andreas Richter joined the organising GmbH as a partner at the beginning of the year and is responsible for the conference part of the event together with the ARCC team. Karsten Witt and Nikolaus Rexroth, both from Karsten Witt Musik Management, and Clemens Seemann are also new to the team. Fabienne Krause is Managing Director.
The conference programme offers a wide variety of inspiring topics: new concert formats and audience development, digitality and AI, change management and sustainability and many more. Showcases present a broad spectrum of high-calibre artists and productions from all genres, from early to contemporary, traditional to experimental.
Press conference
Thursday, 25 April 2024
10.30 a.m. start (admission from 10.00 a.m.)
Colosseum Berlin, Schönhauser Allee 123, 10437 Berlin
On the podium
Joe Chialo, Senator for Culture and Social Cohesion
Fabienne Krause, Managing Director Classical:NEXT
Ole Bækhøj, Artistic Director Pierre Boulez Saal
Katja Frei, member of the Classical:NEXT Jury
13 – 17 May 2024, Colosseum / Pierre Boulez Saal / Holzmarkt 25 Classical:NEXT – The Global Gathering For All Art Music Professionals Conference Sessions, Showcases, Meet Ups, Presentations, Exhibition, Mentoring and more
Our Next concerts
“ “A May day is a categorical imperative of joy”, as the poet Friedrich Hebbel once said. For us, the joy begins already in April with a concert tour to Athens, and by no means ends at the end of May at Esterházy Palace. The programmes and projects of the coming weeks point to the future in many respects, play with genre boundaries and accompany the next generation of young musicians from all over the world:
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe doesn’t just have Europe in its name
Debut in the Far East: Sarah Willis’ Mozart y Mambo
Fab’ Four: Kronos Quartet
Tomorrow’s pianists: Building Bridges
Baroque and more: B’Rock Orchestra & Avi Avital
Classical:NEXT is getting closer!
IAMA 2024
We look forward to meeting you next week at IAMA 2024 in the Concertgebouw Bruges! Julia Larigo and Michael Sauter will be on site from Monday to Wednesday and will be happy to present the new programmes of our orchestras and ensembles as well as our Special Projects.
We are also delighted to present new ensembles in our portfolio: the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra, the Scharoun Ensemble and Stanley Dodds‘ musical multimedia project: The Once and Future!
29 April – 1 Mai 2024, Concertgebouw Bruges / Brugge 33rd IAMA Conference
