When is the Masterpieces concert?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Where is Masterpieces performed?

The event takes place in the Great House of the Theater Duisburg at Opernplatz in 47051 Duisburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

A regular ticket costs 9 euros. With the family ticket, registered family members pay 5 euros each.

What age group is the concert suitable for?

The family concert is suitable for children aged eight and older.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 60 minutes.

Who is involved in Masterpieces?

The Duisburg Philharmonic perform under the direction of Sebastian Ludwig. Kai Bettermann takes on the narration, and the concept comes from Anja Renczikowski.

Duisburg Philharmonic in Duisburg

Name: Masterpieces
Start: 2026-11-15T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-15T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

Ravel's Fairy Tale World Awakens in the Great House

On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Duisburg Philharmonic invites you to a special family concert at the Theater Duisburg. In Masterpieces, Maurice Ravel's enchanting orchestral composition Ma mère l’oye is the focus – a colorful sound cosmos between fairy tales, fantasy, and a grand symphonic stage.

A Musical Fairy Tale Full of Sound Colors

Ravel transforms characters from Charles Perrault's fairy tale collection into finely orchestrated miniatures. The sleeping beauty in the woods and the little thumbelina appear in music that creates its own fantasy world with delicate woodwind colors, shimmering string textures, and precise orchestration. The Duisburg Philharmonic brings this detailed orchestral version to life in the Great House.

Live Atmosphere for Young Ears

The concert combines classical music with a vibrant stage performance. Actor Kai Bettermann takes on the role of a great composer and expressively guides the audience through Ravel's musical fairy tale world. His narration opens the access to the music and makes audible how motifs, sound colors, and musical transitions are interconnected.

Conducting, Narration, and Orchestral Sophistication

Under the direction of Sebastian Ludwig, precise conducting meets narrative design. The synchronization between the orchestra and the narrator creates a concert experience that connects musical expertise with the immediate mood of the audience. The approximately 60-minute performance is aimed at children aged eight and older, as well as families who want to discover classical music together.

A Concert from the klasse.klassik junior Series

With Masterpieces, the klasse.klassik junior series continues its exploration of great composers. After Brahms and Beethoven, the format now focuses on Maurice Ravel. The family concert, designed for the appropriate age, makes classical music playful, entertaining, and experienceable on a grand stage.

What Visitors Can Expect

An hour full of fairy-tale sound images, fine orchestral details, and lively stories awaits the audience at the Theater Duisburg. Anyone who wants to not only hear Ravel's music but also experience it as a sensory concert experience should not miss this family afternoon in the Great House.