Early Music at Folkwang: Presentation evening in the Small Concert Hall Duisburg

An evening for fine timbres and historical precision

On May 22, 2026, the Small Concert Hall on the Duisburg campus will open its doors for a special evening of presentations by the instrumental classes of Early Music. Students from the Folkwang University of the Arts will focus on historical performance practice, chamber music intricacies, and vibrant musical expression. The event begins at 7:30 PM.

When early music comes up close

In the intimate setting of the Small Concert Hall, music unfolds not as distant museum artifacts, but as an immediate concert experience. The historical playing style, careful orchestration of small ensembles, and the transparent acoustics of the hall make every articulation, every embellishment, and every musical gesture audible. This is where the special tension of the evening lies: Early music encounters the audience with fresh presence and youthful energy.

Folkwang showcases its strength in detail

The Early Music department at the Folkwang University of the Arts is a key focus of training with historical violin, baroque cello, traverso, harpsichord, recorder, and figured bass. The presentation evening offers insight into this musical practice and demonstrates how closely technique, stylistic awareness, and stage performance interact. For connoisseurs of the scene, this is an enticing look at the school behind the sound.

A room with character and acoustic depth

The Small Concert Hall at the Duisburg campus is considered an excellent venue for chamber music and early music. The hall offers around 150 seats and a transparent, spatially effective acoustics that supports even fine dynamic gradations. The former bank building on Düsseldorfer Straße combines historical architecture with concentrated live atmosphere – a setting that sharpens listening and directly captures the audience's mood.

Strong training, strong audience

Such evenings show how vibrant historical music can sound today. Students and educators present not only repertoire but also an attitude: stylistically informed, technically precise, and musically open. For those interested in baroque music, chamber music, and authentic sound culture, this concert format offers substance and proximity.

For those who want to not only hear early music but experience it in its full spectrum, this evening promises full concentration, sonic beauty, and fine details. The presentation evening of the instrumental classes in Early Music promises an intense live experience in the unique ambiance of the Duisburg campus – ideal for all who love music with depth and character.

Official channels of Early Music at Folkwang:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folkwang_uni/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/folkwang
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FolkwangUniversity
• Spotify: https://soundcloud.com/folkwang-uni
• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• Folkwang University of the Arts - Early Music at Folkwang
• Folkwang University of the Arts - Duisburg Campus
• Folkwang University of the Arts - Ticket Sales
• Folkwang University of the Arts - Early Music