When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on 26.11.2026 at 7:30 PM in the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle in Duisburg.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets start at 10 euros. There are additional price tiers depending on the seating category.

Is there an intermission?

There are no secure details in the available sources. Information to follow.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the Mercatorhalle is accessible, with elevators, wheelchair spaces, and ground-level areas.

How is access arranged?

The Mercatorhalle recommends early arrival or the use of public transport due to limited parking.

Is there a concert guide?

Yes, a live concert guide is scheduled for 6:30 PM in the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle.

Smetana's My Homeland unfolds great sound images and quiet depth in the Duisburg concert hall

Name: My Homeland
Start: 2026-11-26T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-26T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Mercatorhalle Duisburg

A symphonic evening between homeland images, sound poetry, and great orchestral art

With My Homeland, the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle Duisburg invites you to a concert evening that combines national sound images, orchestral colorfulness, and fine dramatic intensity. On the podium is Bedřich Smetana's famous cycle in excerpts, interpreted by Ariane Matiakh and the violinist Jacques Forestier. The concert is part of the 3rd Philharmonic Concert of the Duisburg Philharmonic and emphasizes musical identity, nature images, and historical resonance spaces. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/mein-vaterland-pk03-2026-2027/?utm_source=openai))

A work full of images, movement, and memory

Bedřich Smetana's My Homeland is considered one of the key works in Czech music history. The cycle of six symphonic poems unfolds myths, landscapes, and history with a musical language that still resonates today. Particularly famous is The Moldau, but the larger dramaturgy of the entire work lies in the connection of poetic nature observation, patriotic gestures, and orchestral storytelling power. With this, Smetana created not a museum monument but a lively stage experience for the concert hall. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mein_Vaterland?utm_source=openai))

The Philharmonie Mercatorhalle as a resonance space

The Philharmonie Mercatorhalle is known for its acoustics and offers a professional framework for large concert evenings with barrier-free access, elevators, wheelchair spaces, and cloakroom service. Those arriving early can take advantage of the recommended parking options around the CityPalais; at the same time, the hall advises additional time and the use of public transport due to ongoing construction work. The atmosphere combines urban clarity with concentrated concert culture. ([mercatorhalle.de](https://www.mercatorhalle.de/fuer-besucher/besucherinformationen/?utm_source=openai))

Dramaturgy with depth of focus

The 3rd Philharmonic Concert connects Smetana with other works by Anatoly Lyadov and Antonín Dvořák. This creates a program that relates Slavic sound colors, lyrical condensation, and symphonic architecture. Before the concert, a concert guide will provide additional insights live at 6:30 PM; moreover, an exhibition in the foyer by the orchestra of change accompanies the evening and opens the view for climate protection, sustainability, and living space. Thus, the concert becomes more than a performance: it becomes a reflective cultural event. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/mein-vaterland-pk03-2026-2027/?utm_source=openai))

Audience reaction and expectation

The Duisburg Philharmonic emphasizes the special quality of its concert format and the strong resonance of its audience. In the Mercatorhalle, this meets a work that speaks directly with its imagery, its luminous orchestration, and its emotional breadth. Anyone interested in symphonic poems, orchestral art, and the sensual side of classical music will experience an evening full of tension, fine colors, and lasting impressions. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/2018/05/video-zur-preisverleihung-publikum-des-jahres-2017/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: My Homeland promises in Duisburg a focused, sonorous, and culturally rich stage experience between themes of homeland, orchestral elegance, and modern concert atmosphere. Those who want to experience great symphonic music live should not miss this evening at the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle. ([duisburger-philharmoniker.de](https://duisburger-philharmoniker.de/Konzerte/mein-vaterland-pk03-2026-2027/?utm_source=openai))