Exciting sounds: Upper Rhine Symphony Orchestra shines in Wehr

Exciting sounds: Upper Rhine Symphony Orchestra shines in Wehr

On July 5, 2025, the summer tour of the Upper Rhine Symphony Orchestra started in the Wehrer Stadthalle. The opening concert was already able to enjoy a musical pleasure, because Geiger Gregor Hänßler presented himself as a soloist, accompanied by the energetic conductor Siping Wang. The audience was visibly enthusiastic and rewarded the artists after the concert with standing ovation. Black Forest Bote reports that the performance shone particularly with Vivaldi's "Four Seasons", whereby the winter part was particularly emphasized.

Hänßler delighted the audience with a captivating and colorful interpretation and walked on baroque paths. This trip to music history was enriched with the special harpsichord of Adhi Jacinth Tanumihardja, which gave the concert its original sound. The charismatic spokesman Helmut Bertelmann also performed the sonnets, which impressively added to the musical performances.

versatile program with sophisticated music

After a short break, Schubert's fifth symphony provided another listening experience, reinforced by seven wind players. The orchestra has a long tradition with Schubert and Schubertiaden, which was also reflected in the quality of the performance. The high artistic requirement is shown in the carefully compiled music, which underlines the increasing level of the ensemble. The artistic director and conductor Stephan Malluschke confirmed that the artistic quality lies above the level of a lay orchestra Publishing house Jaumann .

In the further course of the day, the concert goers can expect an additional highlight. At 11:00 a.m., Handel's "Messiah" is on the program, followed by other musical contributions such as Gerhard Löffler's "Toccata Sexta F major" and the Buxtehude prelude at 12:00 p.m. After a short interruption, the famous work of Handel at 2:30 p.m. is listed again concerti .

More concerts are also planned in the Kandern church and the multi -purpose hall Brombach for tomorrow, July 6th. Here the orchestra will continue to inspire its listeners with first -class music and bring the deep emotions of classical music to life. An irresistible offer for all music lovers in the region!