New Worlds Symphony Concert: A must for music lovers in Coburg!

New Worlds Symphony Concert: A must for music lovers in Coburg!

An exciting musical highlight is in the starting blocks: On July 12th and 13th, 2025, the Landestheater Coburg invites you to its 7th symphony concert with the promising title “New Worlds”. Under the musical direction of Daniel Carter, listeners can look forward to an exciting program that promises sonic adventures from the vastness of the Wild West to infinite space. The celebrated mezzo-soprano Jessica Aszodi will appear as a guest soloist and enrich the event with her voice.

The concert will not only be a celebration of music, but also a cultural foray. It includes, among other things, Aaron Copland's "Four Dance Episodes from 'Rodeo'", a lively homage to life in the Wild West, and Luciano Berio's "Folk Songs", which combines traditional melodies from different countries. Berio enriches the pieces with his own innovative arrangements. Also on the program is Antonín Dvořák's 9th Symphony in E minor, Op. 95, known as “From the New World”. Dvořák wrote this masterpiece during his stay in the USA, where he experienced the musical culture of America first hand and was inspired by spirituals and indigenous melodies.

A look behind the scenes

Anyone who would like to immerse themselves in the music before the main concert has the opportunity to take part in a concertino with musical insights on July 12th at 11 a.m. This event offers an exciting foretaste of the great works that will be performed later. Tickets are available both at the Globe theater box office and online via the Landestheater Coburg website.

In order to better understand the interaction of the works, it is worth taking a brief look at Antonín Dvořák's eventful time in the USA. The composer arrived in New York on September 26, 1892 to work as director of the National Conservatory of Music. His mission there was to help Americans develop their own style of music. His new symphony was written during his stay in Spillville, Iowa, where he also experienced the influence of Czech émigrés. Dvořák, who often played the organ, felt at home in this community and created works that still have a permanent place in the concert repertoire today.

From the traditions of America to modern sounds

The “Neue Welten” concert not only combines historical perspectives, but also brings modern sounds into play. Copland's "Quiet City" is an equally important composition that is highly valued in today's musical landscape. In this suite for trumpet, cor anglais and strings, the protagonist is accompanied by the trumpet on his forays through New York, resulting in a poetry in sound that is reminiscent of Dvořák's compositions. John Corigliano's "Conjurer," which premiered in 2008, will also draw attention as it showcases the versatility of the percussion.

Overall, the Coburg State Theater's symphony concert promises to be an unforgettable musical experience that impressively presents the diversity of sound worlds. Be it a nostalgic look back at Dvořák's influences or the modern works of Copland and Corigliano - there is something for every music lover at “Neue Welten”.

The anticipation for this musical journey is growing and tickets are selling quickly. Secure your ticket and experience the sounds that tell stories. Visit the Landestheater Coburg website for more information and to reserve your seats!

For detailed information about the concert and the works, we recommend visiting the following links: np-coburg.de, theater-erfurt.de, and berliner-philharmoniker.de.