Rockin' with the Bamberger Symphony: A legacy of tunes in the 26th Jubilee Season
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Hey there! Get ready to groove with music-lovers, as the Bamberger Symphoniker announce their thrilling lineup for the 2025-26 Jubilee Season. Known for their rich roots in the Vienna Musikverein and their edgy streak in video game scores or techno collaborations, these symphonists are all about the love for the craft.
"It's all about the thrill of playin'!” Intendant Marcus Rudolf Axt says. “With our orchestra, you can feel the pure joy and excitement that comes from playing. That first magical moment – that's what our new season is all about.”
The Bamberger Symphoniker, under the guidance of Chief Conductor Jakub Hrůša for a decade, has a fantastic roster planned for you. As the celebratory season kicks off, esteemed conductors like Herbert Blomstedt, Manfred Honeck, and Christoph Eschenbach will join Hrůša on the podium, along with notable guests such as Pablo Heras-Casado, Philippe Jordan, and Susanna Mälkki. Expect some standout performances from the orchestra's own stellar soloists, but don't miss internationally acclaimed classical stars like Julia Fischer and Sol Gabetta, who will team up with the Bamberger Orchestra.
Ditchin' the Classics
As usual, the symphonists have packed their bags and are ready to tour – calling by the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, indulging in a residency at the Musikverein in Vienna, and jetting off to Italy and Spain.
Prepare for some unexpected twists, as the Bamberger Symphoniker strays from the traditional path with the “Slam Symphony”. Here, musicians join forces with poets. Can't resist a video game soundtrack? Look out for performances of popular video game themes, including Fortnite and World of Warcraft, at the “Video Games in Concert”. Ready for a rave? The “Club Symphony” merges techno beats with classical music – you won't want to miss it!
So grab your dancing shoes and let's party with the Bamberger Symphoniker!
- Music
- Thrill
- Jakub Hrůša
- Slam Symphony
- Video Games
- Techno
- Bamberg
- Vienna
- Dance
- Fortnite
Enrichment Insights
- In addition to classical repertoire, the Bamberger Symphoniker's 2025 season will feature contemporary music and iconic works by great composers.
- The orchestra is led by renowned conductors like Andrew Manze and Jakub Hrůša, as well as video game scores by Eímear Noone.
- Some specific performances during the 2025 season include Jakub Hrůša conducting the Bamberger Symphoniker at the Joseph-Keilberth-Saal in Bamberg, featuring violinist Bomsori Kim, and a guest performance in Munich with Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question, Shostakovich's Eleventh Symphony, and Erich Korngold's Violin Concerto, performed by Bomsori Kim.
The inclusion of the Slam Symphony, where musicians collaborate with poets, demonstrates a departure from traditional classical music. This innovative approach to performance can be considered a part of the Bamberger Symphoniker's lifestyle, signifying an openness to diverse artistic collaborations.
Jakub Hrůša, the Chief Conductor of the Bamberger Symphoniker, promises a thrill-filled season with performances of video game themes such as Fortnite and World of Warcraft at the "Video Games in Concert". This event, along with the Club Symphony merging techno beats with classical music, may appeal to music-lovers who enjoy a contemporary home-and-garden decor with a touch of entertainment in their lifestyle.
