Unwrap new musical moments
How many hours did we spend as children dreaming of the presents and surprises that would brighten our Christmas? How many Advent days spent languishing in anticipation of the promised gifts, picturing ourselves sitting under the Christmas tree, excitedly tearing open the glittering paper...
Well, this year at the Philharmonie, the dream comes true! We have four musical presents for you to unwrap well before the big day; four neatly packaged highlights which, once opened, will open you to a world of new melodies. Legends and angelic voices, distant horizons, musical journeys between contemplation and exuberance: this December, the magic of Christmas is ahead of schedule! Discover our festive selection below:
05.12. Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma: «Sarabande Africaine»
Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma are two musical personalities who could not be more different in their culture and musical «home territories». Both of them, however, routinely cross genre boundaries in their musical practice. Together, they have developed a programme which takes the baroque dance of the «saraband» as its point of departure, using it as a vehicle to travel through time and space. The Iberian and Arabic roots of the saraband will play a role here, as will the fact that the animist religions of the Congo revere a spirit by the name of «Zarabanda».
07.12. Concert de Gala de SOS Villages d’Enfants Monde
For the 6th consecutive year, the Philharmonie is proud to host SOS Villages d’Enfants’ annual Gala Concert on 07.12., in the presence of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Henri.
On stage, the Luxembourg Philharmonic will join forces with young conductor Tarmo Peltokoski and the award-winning baritone Taehan Kim to present a rich bouquet of romantic gems by Anton Bruckner and Richard Strauss. What better way to accompany an evening of generosity and sharing?
All proceeds from sales will support SOS Villages d’Enfants’ various missions in Uzbekistan.
10.12. «Grigory Sokolov plays Bach and Mozart»
Over the decades, there has hardly been a pianist on whom the press has bestowed more superlatives than him, presumably for the very reason that Grigory Sokolov refuses to make a big deal of his performances. Instead, he lets his virtuosity – which is doubtlessly outstanding – fade into the background while he invites the audience to partake of his profound interpretations of the piano literature currently occupying him: Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will thus be in the spotlight on 10.12. at the Grand Auditorium. The two composers are closely connected, as will be demonstrated by Geneviève Geffray in a French-language conference at 18:45 at the Espace Découverte.
15.12. «A Cambridge Christmas»
Subdued lighting, a chime of angelic voices, the warm hum of the organ… No, you’re not sitting under the colourful stained-glass windows of one of those charming little chapels that England is so famous for, but in the Grand Auditorium of the Philharmonie! From the restrained longing of Johann Sebastian Bach to the jubilant outbursts of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and the sober elation of English composers, the choristers of St John’s College and their organist illuminate this Advent season with a moment of pure joy, between contemplation and celebration.
Concerts
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05.12.2023 19:30, Autour du mondeAngélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma
Has already taken placeAngélique Kidjo vocals
Yo-Yo Ma cello
David Donatien percussion
Thierry Vaton pianoAngélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma are two musical personalities who could not be more different in their culture and musical «home territories». Both of them, however, routinely cross genre boundaries in their musical practice. Together, they have developed a programme which takes the baroque dance of the «saraband» as its point of departure, using it as a vehicle to travel through time and space. The Iberian and Arabic roots of the saraband will play a role here, as will the fact that the animist religions of the Congo revere a spirit by the name of «Zarabanda».
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07.12.2023 19:30, Fest- & Bienfaisance-ConcertenConcert de Gala de SOS Villages d’Enfants Monde
Has already taken placeLuxembourg Philharmonic
Tarmo Peltokoski direction
Taehan Kim baryton (lauréat du Concours Musical international Reine Elisabeth de Belgique)Concert de bienfaisance organisé par SOS Villages d’Enfants Monde a.s.b.l.
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10.12.2023 19:30, Piano«Grigory Sokolov plays Bach and Mozart»
None There is a résonances event linked to this concertGrigory Sokolov piano
Over the decades, there has hardly been a pianist on whom the press has bestowed more superlatives than him, presumably for the very reason that Grigory Sokolov refuses to make a big deal of his performances. Instead, he lets his virtuosity – which is doubtlessly outstanding – fade into the background while he invites the audience to partake of his profound interpretations of the piano literature currently occupying him: Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will thus be in the spotlight on 10.12. at the Grand Auditorium. The two composers are closely connected, as will be demonstrated by Geneviève Geffray in a French-language conference at 18:45 at the Espace Découverte.
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15.12.2023 19:30, Autour de l'orgue«A Cambridge Christmas»
Choir of St Johnʼs College, Cambridge
Christopher Gray direction
Thomas Trotter orgueSubdued lighting, a chime of angelic voices, the warm hum of the organ… No, you’re not sitting under the colourful stained-glass windows of one of those charming little chapels that England is so famous for, but in the Grand Auditorium of the Philharmonie! From the restrained longing of Johann Sebastian Bach to the jubilant outbursts of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and the sober elation of the English Renaissance, the choristers of St John’s College and their organist illuminate this Advent season with a moment of pure joy, between contemplation and celebration.
