When does the concert begin?

The concert begins on July 5, 2026, at 19:00.

When does the event end?

The official end is indicated for 21:00.

Where does the concert take place?

At the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle at König-Heinrich-Platz in Duisburg.

How much do the tickets cost?

The available ticket prices start at 10 euros.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Mercatorhalle offers accessible access, wheelchair seats, and additional assistance for visitors with disabilities.

What works are on the program?

The program includes Ravel with Le tombeau de Couperin as well as Liszt with Mephisto Waltz No. 1 and excerpts from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses.

Sound poetry and Liszt fire: Two pianists shape Duisburg's summer evening

Name: Henri Sigfridsson & Vincent Heeren
Start: 2026-07-05T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-05T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Mercatorhalle Duisburg

Piano poetry between virtuosity and natural force at the Mercatorhalle

On July 5, 2026, the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle in Duisburg will host a piano extra featuring two pianistic profiles: the Finnish professor and award winner Henri Sigfridsson and the young pianist Vincent Heeren, born in Herne. The program includes works by Maurice Ravel and Franz Liszt, including Le tombeau de Couperin, Mephisto Waltz No. 1, and excerpts from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses. The concert is scheduled from 19:00 to 21:00. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/henri-sigfridsson--vincent-heeren/?utm_source=openai))

An evening for fine sound colors and grand arcs

Here, pianistic precision meets expressiveness. Sigfridsson, a professor at the Folkwang University of the Arts since 2011, has established himself on major European concert stages and was awarded first prize at the Beethoven Competition Bonn in 2005, among other accolades. His biography represents authority in the classical concert scene, stylistic sovereignty, and a stage performance that prioritizes substance over effects. ([folkwang-uni.de](https://www.folkwang-uni.de/home/gestaltung/personen/profil/personen-detail/prof-henri-sigfridsson/?utm_source=openai))

Ravel, Liszt, and the power of contrast

The program opens with Ravel's elegant suite Le tombeau de Couperin, creating a space for transparency, richness of color, and controlled lightness. The mood then shifts into Liszt's dramatic sound world: The Mephisto Waltz No. 1 employs sharp gestures, dance-like energy, and high-resolution orchestration at the piano. Excerpts from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses add the poetic, spiritual side of the repertoire. This creates a concert experience that sets romantic virtuosity in direct dialogue with inner contemplation. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/henri-sigfridsson--vincent-heeren/?utm_source=openai))

A young talent with regional roots

Vincent Heeren, born in 2009 in Herne, was admitted as a young student in Sigfridsson's piano class at the age of nine. The city of Herne describes him as an exceptional young talent, whose musical development is closely linked to the local music scene. This very constellation adds additional excitement to the evening: experience meets youthful determination, sonic discipline meets fresh enthusiasm. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/henri-sigfridsson--vincent-heeren/?utm_source=openai))

The Mercatorhalle as a venue with clear advantages

The Philharmonie Mercatorhalle is located at König-Heinrich-Platz in downtown Duisburg. The main train station is within walking distance, the U79 stops almost right at the door, and there is a parking garage available in the complex. The venue also offers wheelchair access, wheelchair spots, and services for visually and hearing-impaired visitors. Additionally, gastronomy, a cloakroom, and evening parking rates contribute to visitor comfort. ([mercatorhalle.de](https://www.mercatorhalle.de/fuer-besucher/anreise/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Henri Sigfridsson & Vincent Heeren promise an evening full of auditory excitement, technical brilliance, and concentrated live atmosphere in Duisburg. Those who want to experience pianistic mastery up close should secure this date and listen to the music where it resonates most intensely: in the concert hall. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/henri-sigfridsson--vincent-heeren/?utm_source=openai))