Name: Italian Folklore
Start: 2026-09-23T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-23T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Mercatorhalle Duisburg

An evening full of Italian sound colors at the Mercatorhalle Duisburg

With Italian Folklore, the Duisburg Philharmonic opens a season on September 23, 2026, that elegantly combines style, substance, and great voices. The program features works by Giuseppe Martucci, Ottorino Respighi, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Alfredo Casella, Nino Rota, and Luciano Berio; the vocal parts will be performed by Alessandro De Marchi and Magdalena Kožená. The concert starts at 7:30 PM at the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle Duisburg. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/kalender/2026-05/philharmonie-mercatorhalle?scheduleScrollTo=2026-05&utm_source=openai))

Italy between tradition and new beginnings

This concert thrives on the friction between folkloric warmth and symphonic sophistication. The Duisburg Philharmonic presents the history of Italian music not as a museum exhibit, but as a breathing panorama: melodies with folk affinity, fine orchestration, dramatic lines, and that lightness that makes great Italian music so immediate. The Mercatorhalle provides the perfect setting with clear hall sound and a focused live atmosphere. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/kalender/2026-05/philharmonie-mercatorhalle?scheduleScrollTo=2026-05&utm_source=openai))

Magdalena Kožená and Alessandro De Marchi in the spotlight

According to her official biography and label pages, Magdalena Kožená is one of the leading singers of her generation; her discography ranges from Baroque opera and French mélodie to major concert projects with renowned orchestras. Alessandro De Marchi is in high demand internationally as a conductor and specialist in historical performance practice, focusing on Baroque and opera repertoire, and has performed at significant opera houses across Europe. This artistic authority gives the evening both profile and dramatic depth. ([kozena.cz](https://www.kozena.cz/en/biography?utm_source=openai))

Sound space with proximity to the audience

The Philharmonie Mercatorhalle is located at König-Heinrich-Platz and is about a ten-minute walk from Duisburg central station. A subway station is right at the door, and there is also a parking garage in the building complex, as well as barrier-free access, wheelchair spaces, and disabled parking. This provides concert visitors with a comfortable arrival without detours - ideal for an intense, undisturbed concert evening. ([mercatorhalle.de](https://www.mercatorhalle.de/fuer-besucher/anreise/?utm_source=openai))

What this concert evening promises

Italian Folklore combines delicate program design with emotional immediacy. Those seeking Italian sound colors, strong solo voices, and a playful orchestral experience will find an evening with character and brilliance here. A concert that wants to be felt - live in Duisburg. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/kalender/2026-05/philharmonie-mercatorhalle?scheduleScrollTo=2026-05&utm_source=openai))