When does Dialogue under Tension take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Where is the concert held?

The venue is the opera foyer of Theater Duisburg at Opernplatz in 47051 Duisburg.

Who performs at the concert?

Trio Rhenia performs with Ai-Ling Chang on violin, Juan Guzmán Esteban on horn, and Wan-Yen Li on piano.

What works are on the program?

The program includes Haydn's Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Jonathan Leshnoff's Horn Trio, and Joseph Holbrooke's Horn Trio op. 28.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission price is 11 euros. A discount is available.

Is the concert held indoors?

Yes, the concert is held in the interior of the opera foyer at Theater Duisburg.

Trio Rhenia ignites chamber music tension in Duisburg Opera Foyer

Name: Dialogue under Tension
Start: 2026-11-22T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-22T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Opernfoyer

Trio Rhenia brings chamber music tension to the opera foyer

On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the Theater Duisburg invites you to the Profile concert Dialogue under Tension. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Trio Rhenia will present an intense chamber music morning featuring works by Joseph Haydn, Jonathan Leshnoff, and Joseph Holbrooke.

A musical dialogue with an unusual ensemble

Violin, horn, and piano engage in a finely balanced dialogue in this concert matinee. The Trio Rhenia consists of Ai-Ling Chang on violin, Juan Guzmán Esteban on horn, and Wan-Yen Li on piano. The rare instrumentation creates a transparent sound space where each voice, every synchronization, and every dynamic turn stands out immediately.

From Haydn's Hungarian Finale to the modern Horn Trio

The concert opens with Joseph Haydn's Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major Hob. XV:25 in an arrangement for violin, horn, and piano. Particularly the exciting final movement in Hungarian style gives the piece rhythmic momentum and a distinct dance-like energy.

Following this is Jonathan Leshnoff's Horn Trio, premiered in 2017. A rich exchange of characters develops between wistful immersion and joyful exuberance. The piece was written by the American composer for David Cooper, the principal horn player of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Melodic lines and sonic precision

To conclude, Joseph Holbrooke's Horn Trio op. 28 will be performed. In this charming work, the composer highlights the melodic capabilities of the horn. The orchestration of the three instruments remains approachable and detailed: the piano sets impulses, the violin continues lines, while the horn adds its own accents with warm, round sound.

Live atmosphere in the opera foyer

The opera foyer of the Theater Duisburg offers an intimate venue for up to 200 audience members. The architecture and proximity to the stage create ideal conditions for an immediate concert experience. In this atmosphere, breath, articulation, timbre, and the musical direction of the three performers are especially present.

Conclusion: Chamber music with closeness and character

Dialogue under Tension combines classical repertoire with a rare instrumental combination and leads through different sound worlds between Haydn, Leshnoff, and Holbrooke. Those who want to experience chamber music in a focused live atmosphere, with precise stage performance and subtle musical contrasts, will find a special concert matinee at the opera foyer of Theater Duisburg.