Duisburg Philharmonic Opens the Mercatorhalle for a Free Sound Journey
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Sound Journey to Distant Planets: A Public Rehearsal by the Duisburg Philharmonic
On Tuesday, December 15, 2026, the Duisburg Philharmonic will open the doors of the Mercatorhalle Duisburg for a public rehearsal of their 4th Philharmonic Concert. Under the title I Feel Air from Another Planet, orchestral sound power meets contemporary music and the dazzling world of film music. Admission is free.
When the Orchestra Sets Off to Foreign Galaxies
The musical direction will be taken by Stefan Blunier. With Asya Fateyeva on saxophone and the vocal ensemble LauschWerk, an unusual combination emerges, connecting colorful orchestration, precise synchronization, and intense stage performance. The public rehearsal offers insights into the concentrated work between conducting, ensemble sound, and musical interpretation.
Star Wars, Ligeti, and a World Premiere
The concert program spans from the iconic theme from Star Wars by John Williams to György Ligeti's Clocks and Clouds for female choir and orchestra. Additionally, a new concerto for saxophone and orchestra by Enrico Chapela will be premiered, commissioned by the Duisburg Philharmonic for Asya Fateyeva.
Gustav Holst's Musical Cosmos
With Gustav Holst's orchestral suite The Planets op. 32, another sound space opens up. Venus, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter appear in Holst's characteristic musical portraits. The work combines monumental soundscapes, striking rhythms, and atmospheric colors into an orchestral journey through the solar system.
Live Atmosphere in the Mercatorhalle
A public rehearsal experiences music directly: The audience's mood meets the concentrated working atmosphere of the orchestra, as individual sound groups, choral passages, and solo lines seek their final form. In the acoustics of the Mercatorhalle, it becomes audible how individual voices create a common sound.
Conclusion: Classical Music Up Close and Free Admission
The public rehearsal of I Feel Air from Another Planet promises a unique concert experience for classical music fans, film music enthusiasts, and curious explorers of new sound worlds. Those who wish to witness Stefan Blunier, Asya Fateyeva, the vocal ensemble LauschWerk, and the Duisburg Philharmonic in the creation of an extraordinary program should take advantage of this free date at the Mercatorhalle.
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