When does Astrein – Instruments and Their Trees take place?

The school performance takes place on Monday, December 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Lehmbruck Museum in Duisburg.

Who is the concert suitable for?

The program is aimed at children, teenagers, and school groups. The family concert version is recommended for ages six and up.

How long does the event last?

The concert version lasts approximately 60 minutes.

What can visitors expect content-wise?

The Duisburg Philharmonic explains the connection between trees, wood, and instruments, lets music resonate, and addresses the protection of forests and nature.

Are there practical insights into instrument making?

As part of the program, instrument makers present their craft. In the family concert version, guests can also try out instruments themselves.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the Lehmbruck Museum, Düsseldorfer Straße 51, 47051 Duisburg.

Astrein in the Lehmbruck Museum: When Trees Become Music and Education

Name: Astrein – Instruments and Their Trees
Start: 2026-12-07T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-07T10:00:00+01:00
Location: Lehmbruck Museum

A Resonant Forest in the Lehmbruck Museum

At the family and school concert Astrein – Instruments and Their Trees, the Duisburg Philharmonic connects musical discovery, cultural education, and ecological awareness. A special sound space is created in the Lehmbruck Museum, where wood, instrument making, and nature enter into a lively dialogue.

When Trees Become Instruments

Maple, spruce, and pine carry hidden musical potential within them. Instruments arise from their trunks and branches, with timbres ranging from warm and velvety to clear and vibrant. Woods from distant regions also find their way into instrument making. The Duisburg Philharmonic makes this connection audible in a vivid examination of the works and tells how a whole musical forest grows from natural materials.

Musical Education with All Senses

The concert is aimed at children and young people and provides direct access to classical music. Ensemble sounds, singing, and the presentation of various instruments create a varied exhibition atmosphere in the museum space. The musical direction and concept come from Imke Alers and Anke Becker. Involved are an ensemble of the Duisburg Philharmonic, Kadra Dreizehnter on the harpsichord, as well as prize winners of the Jugend musiziert competition.

Instrument Making, Forest Protection, and Cultural Education

The event connects aesthetic experience with a concrete perspective on sustainability. The focus is on the question of how instruments are created and why the protection of trees and forests remains indispensable for animals, plants, and humans. After the concert, instrument makers provide insights into their craft. Both small and large guests will have the opportunity to try out instruments themselves and experience the materials directly.

A Concert in the Spirit of the Orchestra of Change

Astrein is part of the educational format klasse.klassik goes green and is related to the Orchestra of Change initiative. The Duisburg Philharmonic combines professional concert practice with environmental education, musical curiosity, and responsible thinking. Thus, the concert becomes a sensuous introduction to sound, craftsmanship, nature, and the cultural significance of the forest.

Conclusion: An Artistic Experience for Inquisitive Ears

Visitors can expect around a one-hour interactive concert featuring music, instrument knowledge, and sustainable perspectives. Those who want to experience how sound emerges from wood and how cultural education comes alive in the museum will find at Astrein an inspiring artistic experience for the whole family and school groups.