When does the concert start?

The concert starts on December 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

In the Mercatorhalle Duisburg at König-Heinrich-Platz in 47051 Duisburg.

What music is on the program?

The program includes music by John Williams, György Ligeti, Enrico Chapela, and Gustav Holst, among others.

Is there a world premiere?

Yes, a new saxophone concerto by Enrico Chapela for Asya Fateyeva is announced.

How much are the tickets?

Ticket prices start at 10 Euro according to the official concert page.

Is the Mercatorhalle barrier-free?

Yes, the Mercatorhalle offers barrier-free access as well as wheelchair spaces and disabled parking.

Classical Meets Space: Duisburg Experiences an Evening Full of Sound Images and Stellar Vastness

Name: I Feel Air from Another Planet
Start: 2026-12-16T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-16T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Mercatorhalle Duisburg

An Evening Between Stardust and Symphonic Impact

When the Duisburg Philharmonic invites to its 4th Philharmonic Concert in the Mercatorhalle Duisburg on December 16, 2026, classical sound culture meets film icon, spirit of discovery, and a world premiere with sparks of the future. Under the title I Feel Air from Another Planet, Stefan Blunier, Asya Fateyeva, and the vocal ensemble LauschWerk present a program that transforms the concert hall into an acoustic cosmos. The official program features John Williams, György Ligeti, Enrico Chapela, and Gustav Holst – a dramaturgy that bridges pop culture, sound experimentation, and orchestral grandeur. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/luft-von-anderem-planeten-pk04-2026-2027/))

When Film Music Becomes the Fanfare of the Evening

The opening relies on recognition and excitement: The main theme from Star Wars opens the door to a live experienced sound universe with a bright brass fanfare. In the Mercatorhalle, whose acoustics are specifically praised for concerts, such a piece unfolds that immediate audience impact that characterizes great symphonic evenings: clear, direct, electrifying. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/luft-von-anderem-planeten-pk04-2026-2027/))

Holst's Planets as Sound Travel for the Ears

Gustav Holst's The Planets forms the symphonic horizon of this concert evening. The movements carry characters like Venus, Jupiter, or Uranus already in their titles, and it is precisely from this that their effect derives: The work paints sound images of vastness, gravitation, and movement. In the live atmosphere of the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle, a concert experience emerges that hovers between orchestral precision and emotional pull. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/luft-von-anderem-planeten-pk04-2026-2027/))

World Premiere with Saxophonic Brilliance

Particular attention is deserved for the new saxophone concerto by Enrico Chapela, commissioned by the Duisburg Philharmonic for Asya Fateyeva, which will have its world premiere here. Fateyeva, born in Ukraine and presented as Artist in Residence in Duisburg, stands for expressive sound colors, technical sovereignty, and a repertoire that boldly navigates between tradition and present. Exactly from this does the evening draw its tension: from a rare combination of new music, saxophone, and large orchestral apparatus. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/luft-von-anderem-planeten-pk04-2026-2027/))

Stefan Blunier at the Podium: Experience, Profile, Presence

At the conductor's podium stands Stefan Blunier, whose career is marked by engagements at leading opera and concert houses, awards in international conducting competitions, and a broad discography. The Duisburg Philharmonic announces him as their future General Music Director starting from the 2026/27 season; at the same time, he has long been a familiar guest in Duisburg, shaping the orchestra with precise conducting and clear line shaping. This promises an evening of high synchronization between stage and hall. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/duisburger-philharmoniker/unsere-gast-interpreten/stefan-blunier/?utm_source=openai))

Location with Clear Profile: Mercatorhalle Duisburg

The Mercatorhalle in City Palais is centrally located at König-Heinrich-Platz, is accessible on foot from the main train station, and directly connected by U79. Barrier-free access, wheelchair spaces, and disabled parking are available; at the same time, the venue points out that parking may currently be restricted. Thus, the hall is suitable for a classical concert audience as well as for visitors who appreciate comfortable arrival. ([mercatorhalle.de](https://www.mercatorhalle.de/fuer-besucher/besucherinformationen/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Duisburg Experiences an Evening of Cosmic Tension

I Feel Air from Another Planet promises a concert between film music, modernity, and symphonic expansiveness. Those who want to experience the mix of grand imagery, lively concert dramaturgy, and a strong soloist live should mark this date. The Mercatorhalle provides the ideal setting for this: acoustically precise, centrally located, and made for an evening full of musical weightlessness. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/luft-von-anderem-planeten-pk04-2026-2027/))