Festive Brass Concert to Usher in Advent at Cologne University of Music and Dance
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The cologne University of Music and Dance will host a festive wind concert on November 29th, 2025, marking the beginning of the Advent season. The program features a diverse repertoire,culminating in a performance of Gustav Holst‘s renowned orchestral suite,”The Planets,” interwoven with readings from Harald Lesch and Christian Kummer’s “How Amazement Came into the Universe.”
A Celebration of ensemble Music
The concert will showcase ensemble pieces by composers including Eric Morales, Jean Sibelius, Franz Biebl, and William Byrd. These selections will provide a rich tapestry of sound, performed by both students and faculty of the university. The instrumentation will feature a vibrant array of brass instruments – trumpets, horns, trombones, tubas – alongside percussion.
“The Planets” Suite: A Musical Journey Through the Solar System
The highlight of the evening will be Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.” This orchestral suite, composed between 1914 and 1917, is a landmark work in 20th-century classical music. Inspired by astrology, each of the seven movements depicts the mythological character associated with a planet in our solar system. https://www.gustavholst.org/planets/
The performance will be led by Prof. Estellés-Dasi, and will be enhanced by readings from “How Amazement Came into the Universe” by Harald Lesch and Christian Kummer, delivered by Prof. Mechthild Georg. this combination aims to create a multi-sensory experience, blending musical and literary exploration of cosmic themes.
Holst’s “The Planets” premiered publicly on November 15, 1920, in London and quickly became his most famous and enduring composition. its influence can be heard in numerous film scores and other musical works.
Event Details
* Date: November 29th,2025
* Time: 7:30 p.m.
* Location: Concert Hall, Main building, Unter Krahnen Bäumen 87, 50668 Cologne
* Performers: Students and teachers of the Cologne University of Music and Dance, led by Prof. Estellés-Dasi.
* Readings: Prof. Mechthild Georg will read excerpts from “How Amazement Came into the Universe” by harald Lesch and Christian Kummer.
About the Cologne University of Music and dance
The Cologne University of Music and Dance (https://www.hfmt-koeln.de/en/) is a leading institution for musical education in Germany, offering a wide range of programs in music, dance, and related fields.It is known for its high-quality instruction and its vibrant artistic community.
This concert promises to be a captivating and atmospheric event, offering a gorgeous way to welcome the Advent season through the power of music and literature.
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