When will the concert My Fatherland take place?

The concert will take place on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where will My Fatherland be performed?

The venue is the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle at König-Heinrich-Platz in 47051 Duisburg.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 10 euros, depending on the seating category. Other prices are 17, 21, 27, 33, and 39 euros.

Who will perform at the concert?

The Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra will play under the direction of Ariane Matiakh. Jacques Forestier will take the violin part.

What works are on the program?

The program includes Ljadow's Kikimora, Dvořák's Violin Concerto in A minor op. 53, and excerpts from Smetana's My Fatherland.

Is there an introduction before the concert?

Yes. The Concert Guide Live begins on the day of the concert at 6:30 PM.

Smetana's Sound World Awakens: Ariane Matiakh and Jacques Forestier live in Duisburg

Name: My Fatherland
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Location: Mercatorhalle Duisburg

Slavic Sound Colors and Grand Orchestral Images in Duisburg

On November 25, 2026, the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle will transform into a resonance space for Czech sound poetry, virtuosic violin artistry, and symphonic drama. At the 3rd Philharmonic Concert, Ariane Matiakh will conduct the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra. The soloist will be the Canadian violinist Jacques Forestier.

Smetana's Musical Fatherland

Bedřich Smetana's symphonic poem My Fatherland combines romantic orchestration with Bohemian folk music and a distinct musical imagery. Excerpts from this central work of Czech music history will be performed, including the famous Moldau with its flowing themes and atmospheric sound colors.

Virtuosity with a Young Soloist

Antonín Dvořák's Violin Concerto in A minor op. 53 places Jacques Forestier at the center of the evening. The young Canadian violinist won the shared first prize at the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition in Hannover in 2024. His playing combines technical precision with lyrical expressiveness, giving the concert a distinctive solo focus.

Conducting Between Transparency and Energy

Ariane Matiakh is among the versatile conductors of her generation. Her repertoire spans opera and symphonic literature to contemporary music. For her musical work, she has received, among others, the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres; her recording of Zara Levina's piano concertos was nominated for a Grammy. In Duisburg, her precise conducting meets the colorful sound culture of the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

A Concert Evening with a Special Framework

Before the concert, the Concert Guide Live starts at 6:30 PM. Additionally, the Orchestra of Change will present an exhibition in the foyer on climate protection, sustainability, and the habitat in which people are rooted. Thus, the evening combines musical tradition with current social questions.

Conclusion: An Evening Full of Sound Images

My Fatherland promises an impressive concert experience with Smetana's orchestral nature poetry, Dvořák's romantic violin concerto, and an internationally experienced conductor. Those who wish to experience the special live atmosphere of classical music in Duisburg should secure their place for this evening in the Mercatorhalle.