Konzerthausorchester Berlin

 

The Konzerthausorchester Berlin, established in 1952, is one of Germany's premier symphony orchestras. Based at the renowned Konzerthaus Berlin, the orchestra is celebrated for its rich sound and diverse repertoire, ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. Under the baton of distinguished conductors, the ensemble performs a wide array of symphonic and choral music, contributing significantly to Berlin’s vibrant cultural scene. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, the Konzerthausorchester Berlin continues to captivate audiences both locally and internationally.

Program and cast

06 & 07 September 2024

Konzerthausorchester Berlin

Joana Mallwitz, conductor

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello

 

Program

John Adams

“The Chairman Dances” - Foxtrot for orchestra

 

Antonín Dvořák
Concerto for cello and orchestra in B minor, op. 104

 

- Interval -

 

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Symphonic Dances, op. 45

 

 

14 September 2024

Konzerthausorchester Berlin

Joana Mallwitz, conductor

Tamara Stefanovich, piano

Sarah Aristidou, soprano

Christina Bauer, sound director

 

Program
Luigi Nono

“Como una ola de fuerza y ​​luz” for soprano, piano, orchestra and tape

 

- Interval -

 

Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 4 G major for orchestra and soprano

 

 

20th & 21st September 2024
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Lucas & Arthur Jussen, piano

 

Program
Claude Debussy
“Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune”

 

Joey Roukens
“In Unison” - Concerto for two pianos and orchestra

 

- Interval -

 

Béla Bartók
Concerto for orchestra Sz 116

 

 

4th & 6th October 2024
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Iván Fischer, conductor

 

Program
Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 3 in D major D 200

 

- Interval -

 

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 9 in D minor

 

 

18th, 19th & 20th October 2024
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Stephanie Childress, conductor
Noa Wildschut, violin

 

Program
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Concerto grosso for string orchestra

 

Benjamin Britten
Concerto for violin and orchestra op. 15

 

- Interval -

 

Edward Elgar
“Enigma Variations” op. 36

 

 

8th & 10th November 2024

Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Iván Fischer, conductor
Vocalconsort Berlin
Samuel Mariño, King of the Night
Gerhild Romberger, Sarastra

 

Program
Richard Strauss
“The Bourgeois Nobleman” - orchestral suite from the incidental music after Molière op. 60

 

- Interval -

 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“The Magic Flute” - freed from prejudices (excerpts from W.A. Mozart's Singspiel)

 

 

29 & 30 November 2024
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Iveta Apkalna, organ

 

Program
John Cage
4'33''

 

György Ligeti
"Atmosphères" for orchestra

 

Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasy and Fugue in C minor BWV 537 for organ and in the orchestral arrangement by Edward Elgar (Arr. Frank Löhr)

 

- Interval -

 

Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor op. 67

 

 

6, 7 & 8 December 2024
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Andreas Reize, conductor
Christina Roterberg, soprano
Marie Claude Chappuis, alto
Patrick Grahl, tenor
Peter Harvey, bass

 

Program
Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Part I)

 

Johann Sebastian Bach
“Blessed be you, Jesus Christ” - Cantata for the first day of Christmas for soloists, choir, orchestra and basso continuo BWV 91

 

- Interval -

 

Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Parts IV & V)

 

 

14th & 15th December 2024
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Julia Lezhneva, soprano

 

Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Overture to the singspiel “The Abduction from the Seraglio” KV 384

 

Gioacchino Rossini
“Tanti affetti in tal momento” - Aria from the opera “La Donna del lago”

 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"Ei parte...senti...ah no!...Per pietà, ben mio, perdona“ - Aria of Fiordiligi from the opera “Così fan tutte” KV 588

 

- Interval -

 

Gioacchino Rossini
“Assisa ai pié di un salice” - Aria from the opera “Otello”

 

Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 97 in C major Hob I:97

 

 

December 31, 2024 & January 1, 2025

Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Nicolas Altstaedt, cello

 

Program
Mikhail Glinka
Overture to the opera “Ruslan and Ludmila”

 

Antonín Dvořák
“Carnival” - Concert Overture in A major op. 92

 

Friedrich Gulda
Concerto for cello and Wind orchestra

 

- Interval -

 

Johann Strauss (son)
Overture to the operetta “Die Fledermaus”

 

Pietro Mascagni
Intermezzo symfonico from the opera “Cavalleria rusticana”

 

Ottorino Respighi
“Feste Romane” - Poema sinfonico

 

 

January 10th & 12th, 2025

Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Iván Fischer, conductor
Kirill Gerstein, piano

 

Program
Leonard Bernstein
Overture to the musical “Candide”

 

Leonard Bernstein
Three dance episodes from the musical “On The Town”

 

George Gershwin
“Rhapsody in Blue” for piano and orchestra

 

- Interval -

 

Darius Milhaud
“Le boeuf sur le toit” - ballet music op. 58

 

Erik Satie
“Gymnopédie” No. 3, arranged for orchestra by Claude Debussy

 

Erik Satie
“Gnossienne” No. 3, arranged for orchestra by Francis Poulenc

 

Maurice Ravel
“La Valse” - Poème choréographique for orchestra

 

 

January 25th & 26th, 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Jan Willem de Vriend, conductor
Sebastian Knauer, piano

 

Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Interact music for Gebler's drama "Thamos, King of Egypt" KV 345

 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerto for piano and orchestra in D minor KV 466

 

- Interval -

 

Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 99 in E flat major Hob I:99

 

 

January 31, 2025, February 1 & 2, 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello

 

Program
Sofia Gubaidulina
Fairy tale poem" for orchestra

 

Dmitri Shostakovich
Concerto for cello and orchestra No. 1 in E flat major op. 107

 

- Interval -

 

Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36

 

 

February 14, 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor

 

Program
Lera Auerbach
“Labyrinth” for orchestra (world premiere)

 

- Interval -

 

Modest Mussorgsky
“Pictures at an Exhibition”, for orchestra by Maurice Ravel

 

 

February 21 & 22, 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Antoine Tamestit, viola

 

Program
Andrea Tarrodi
“Liguria”

 

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Symphony No. 4 in A major, op. 90 (“Italian”)

 

- Interval -

 

Hector Berlioz
“Harold in Italy” - Symphony for orchestra (with solo viola)

 

 

March 15 & 16, 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
William Christie, Conductor
Les Arts Florissants
Melissa Petit, soprano
Beth Taylor, alto
Bastien Rimondi, tenor
Andreas Wolf, bass

 

Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Litaniae Lauretanae for soloists, choir and orchestra KV 195

 

Joseph Haydn
Mass for soloists, choir and orchestra in B major Hob XXII:14 (“Harmony Mass”)

 

 

28 & 29 March 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Simon Haje, piano

 

Program
Ludwig van Beethoven
Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 4 in G major, op. 58

 

- Interval -

 

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 3 in D minor

 

 

11 & 13 April 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Iván Fischer, Conductor
Lawrence Power, viola
Sarah Maria Sun, soprano

 

Program
Hanns Eisler
Suite No. 2 op. 24 (from the music for the film “No Man’s Land”)

 

Erwin Schulhoff
Suite for chamber orchestra

 

Paul Hindemith
“The Swan Turner” - Concerto based on old folk songs for viola and orchestra

 

- Interval -

 

Kurt Weill
“Suite panaméenne”

 

Kurt Weill
Selected songs, for voice and orchestra

 

 

25th, 26th & 27th April 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Juraj Valčuha, conductor
Nikolai Lugansky, piano

 

Program
Sergei Rachmaninov
Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 3 in D minor op. 30

 

- Interval -

 

Alexander Zemlinsky
“The Mermaid” - Fantasy for orchestra

 

 

03. & May 4th, 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Anja Bihlmaier, conductor
Alexander Melnikov, piano

Program
György Ligeti
“Concert românesc”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerto for piano and orchestra in G major KV 453

 

- Interval -

Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 8 in G major, op. 88

 

 

May 9th & 10th, 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Andris Poga, conductor
german hornsound GbR

Program
Erkki-Sven Tüür
Symphony No. 10 for four horns and orchestra (“Æris”)

 

- Interval -

Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No. 10 in E minor, op. 93

 

 

June 6th, 7th & 8th 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Kian Soltani, cello

Program
Lili Boulanger
“D'un matin de printemps” for orchestra

Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Nocturne in D minor, op. 19 no. 4, for cello and string orchestra arranged by the composer

Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra in A major, op. 33

 

- Interval -

Franz Schubert
Symphony in C major, D 944 (“Great”)

 

27 & 28 June 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, conductor
Igor Levit, piano

Program
Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 83 in G minor, Hob I:83 (“La Poule”)

Béla Bartók
Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 3 Sz 119

 

- Interval -

 

Igor Stravinsky
“Petrushka” - ballet music for orchestra (1947 version)

 

 

11, 12 & 13 July 2025
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Michael Sanderling, conductor
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello

 

Program
Ernest Bloch
“Schelomo” - Hebrew Rhapsody for cello and orchestra

 

- Interval -

 

Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No. 11 in G minor op. 103 (“The Year 1905”)