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Dissimilar siblings

Opera Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Thursday 19 March 2020
8 PM
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Bonn, Germany
Starts at: 20:00
Duration:

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Festival

Beethovenfest Bonn 2020

No poet could resist the silvery glow of the earth’s satellite, still less any composer. It transforms the shape of our world. ‘Moonlight’ is a romantic theme par excellence. It was made to order for the new subjectivity of experience that emerged around the year 1800 and led, in the course of the 19th century, to ever-deeper probes of pleasure and pain in feeling and orchestral colour.
 

Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no. 8 in F major, Op.93
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no. 7 in A major, Op.92
Overview

Beethoven’s Seventh and Eighth Symphonies are closely connected not only in their opus numbers but in their characters. Yet they have been perceived in the most contrary ways imaginable. Already at its première the Eighth failed to achieve the triumph Beethoven had expected. As he later revealingly put it, it failed ‘because it’s far better’ than the immediately successful Seventh. In its brevity and concision, it deftly unites the very things that make Beethoven’s symphonies what they are: a classical formal design filled with originality and surprises. In contrast, the Seventh, premièred in 1813 at a benefit concert for veterans of the anti-Napoleonic wars, immediately earned storms of applause. ‘Never again did Beethoven compose such an exhilarating finale’, opine the musicologists. The euphoria it unleashes is ‘a grand appeal to the liberation of the nations’. Here Beethoven works with the sensuous resources of rhythm – and remains political.

Venue Info

Opera Bonn - Bonn
Location   Am Boeselagerhof 1

Opera Bonn (Oper Bonn) is the premier destination for the opera in a city famous for its historical contribution to classical music. The venue is part of the wider complex Theater Bonn and has an in-house operatic ensemble. View world-class performances of famous opera productions here, as well as intimate shows and little-known composers. See the Italian greats or treat the family to a fun-filled classical music experience. Admire the futuristic architecture of the mid-century venue and learn about its cutting-edge designers, Klaus Gessler and Wilfried Beck-Erlang.

Notice the distinctive design of Opera Bonn as you stroll along the downtown banks of the Rhine River. Sitting on the banks of the Rhine, the building’s exterior is covered in a fish-scale façade. The building was completed in 1965 to replace the war-damaged Baroque palace of Boeselager Hof. Stroll across the venue’s courtyard and walk through its entryway. Mingle with other patrons or have a pre-theater drink before heading into the auditorium.

This spacious venue can accommodate 1,024 patrons. Find your seat and look up at the magnificent lighting structure above. This unique lighting is designed in the form of the Milky Way and was created by the Otto Piene, who also designed the chandelier in the foyer. You might see a special performance by the venue’s operatic ensemble or the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn. After the show, make your way into Bonn’s historic downtown for a meal or drink at one of the local bars.

There is a program of guided tours that highlight the stage technology and behind-the-scenes operations that ensure every show goes smoothly. Inquire ahead of time to see if English-language tours are available during your visit to the opera.

Opera Bonn is located east of the city’s historic downtown on the banks of the Rhine River. Bus and railway stations are located within a few minutes’ walk and parking is available in nearby downtown parking lots. Book your tickets online or at the Theater Bonn box office.

Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Bonn, Germany
Starts at: 20:00
Duration:
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