When does the concert start?

The start is on 15.11.2026 at 17:00.

Where does the event take place?

At the Theater Duisburg – Grand House at Opera Square in Duisburg.

How much are the tickets?

Tickets start at 9 Euro; discounts are available.

How long does the evening last?

The event is scheduled for about 60 minutes.

Are there any travel tips?

Yes. Public transport access is convenient; the nearest hub is König-Heinrich-Platz. Parking is not permitted at Opera Square.

Is the venue accessible?

The Theater Duisburg is only limitedly barrier-free due to its historical nature. Access to the foyer is possible via ramps; an elevator is currently not available.

Maurice Ravel ignites a fairy-tale sound fire in the Grand House

Name: Masterpieces: Maurice Ravel – Ma mère l’oye in Duisburg
Start: 2026-11-15T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-15T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

Ravel's sound magic live in the Grand House

With Masterpieces: Maurice Ravel – Ma mère l’oye, the Theater Duisburg presents a concert format that caters to families, classical music beginners, and lovers of finely drawn orchestral colors alike. The Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra performs Ravel's poetic fairy tale music in the Grand House, with Kai Bettermann narrating through the fantasy world; the concept comes from Anja Renczikowski. A performance is scheduled for November 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/meisterwerke-maurice-ravel-s-klasse-klassik-junior-2026-2027/))

Sounds like from a fairy tale book

Ravel transforms fairy tale characters into colorful orchestral images in Ma mère l’oye. The score thrives on transparency, sophistication, and instrumentation that makes every nuance shine. Exactly therein lies the strength of this evening: the live atmosphere in the Grand House creates an immediate concert experience from exquisite sound work. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/meisterwerke-maurice-ravel-s-klasse-klassik-junior-2026-2027/))

An evening for ears and imagination

The Duisburg Philharmonic unfolds Ravel's musical cosmos with precise sound and smooth synchronization. Kai Bettermann gives presence to the narration, while the large stage of the Theater Duisburg provides the program with the expansiveness that Ravel needs for his fairy-tale sound language. This is classic repertoire with emotional pulling power, vividly narrated and age-appropriate accessible. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/meisterwerke-maurice-ravel-s-klasse-klassik-junior-2026-2027/))

The house at Opera Square

The Theater Duisburg is centrally located at Opera Square in 47051 Duisburg. The Grand Hall offers up to 1,117 seats depending on seating arrangements, public transport access is conveniently available via König-Heinrich-Platz, and nearby are the König-Heinrich-Platz underground garage and the City Palais underground garage. Parking at Opera Square is not permitted. The building has historical significance and is limited in barrier-free access; ramps facilitate access to the foyer, and an elevator is currently not available. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/theater-duisburg/))

Why this concert is worth it

If you want to experience Ravel's sound poetry in a large concert hall, you get an evening full of colors, tension, and musical attention to detail. The audience experiences a program that does not explain classical music, but makes it tangible. A must for all who want to feel great orchestral art with narrative magic live. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/meisterwerke-maurice-ravel-s-klasse-klassik-junior-2026-2027/))