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Classical highlight: Märkisches Jugendsymphonyorchester with soprano enjoyment!
Experience the concert of the Märkisches Youth Symphony Orchestra on August 30th and September 6th, 2025 in Lüdenscheid and the Balverhöhle.
Classical highlight: Märkisches Jugendsymphonyorchester with soprano enjoyment!
It's not just the air in Cologne that smells of culture - there's also a lot going on in the surrounding area! On July 10, 2025 there will be a special musical event that will make every classical music lover's heart beat faster. The Märkische Youth Symphony Orchestra (MJO) invites you to his concert under the direction of Thomas Grote. Under the title “Nobody can resist me!” Listeners can expect a varied summer program.
The program includes the most famous overtures and highlights from Johann Strauss’ popular operetta “Die Fledermaus” and the touching Fourth Symphony by Gustav Mahler. A very special highlight will be the solo part in the last movement, which will be performed by the talented soprano Defne Celik. This young artist can already boast some impressive awards: she is a scholarship holder of the Märkische Kulturkonzert 2025 and achieved 3rd prize and a special prize at the 2nd International Singing Competition “Cascais Ópera” in Portugal.
Concert dates and information
The MJO concerts take place on the following dates:
- 30. August um 18 Uhr im Kulturhaus Lüdenscheid
- 6. September um 17 Uhr in der Balver Höhle (Festakt zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum des Märkischen Kreises)
- 7. September um 17 Uhr in der Balver Höhle
Tickets are available online and those interested can find further information on the orchestra's website at www.mjo-mk.de. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ursula Erkens on 02351 966 6149, or Alexander Bange from the Märkischer Kreis's public relations department on 02351/966-6150 or via email pressestelle@maerkischer-kreis.de.
Cultural trends in Germany
But what makes this event so special? According to a recent analysis, more and more people, especially younger generations, are going to concerts and festivals regularly. Around 16 percent of concert and festival visitors live in Germany and appreciate a variety of music genres. The popularity of rock, pop and hip-hop continues unabated and half of music lovers listen to their favorite music several times a week.
Music streaming providers such as Spotify and Deezer have become an integral part of visitors' everyday lives. This internet-savvy target group has a keen interest in cultural events and rarely misses the opportunity to attend a concert. It turns out that leisure activities and cultural experiences are very important - both in large cities and in rural regions. A visit to the Märkisches Youth Symphony Orchestra can only be the right choice to enrich cultural life in the region.
An exciting experience is about to begin! If you don't want to miss the opportunity, you should mark the dates in your calendar and secure your tickets in good time!