Bomsori, Junge Deutsche Philharmonie, and Sir George Benjamin to Perform in Cologne

Violinist Bomsori will join the Junge Deutsche Philharmonie, conducted by Sir George Benjamin, for a concert at the Kölner Philharmonie in Cologne on March 22, 2026.

Program Highlights

The performance will feature a diverse program spanning several eras of classical music. The orchestra will perform Richard Strauss’s “Tod und Verklärung” (Death and Transfiguration), Karol Szymanowski’s Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, Sir George Benjamin’s Concerto for Orchestra, and Claude Debussy’s “La Mer.”

About the Artists

Bomsori is a rising star violinist from South Korea, known for her virtuoso performances. Sir George Benjamin is a renowned conductor celebrated for his interpretations of contemporary and classical works. The Junge Deutsche Philharmonie (Young German Philharmonic) is an orchestra comprised of talented young musicians.

Event Details

• Date: March 22, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM (House opening at 5:00 PM)
• Venue: Kölner Philharmonie, Bischofsgartenstraße 1, 50667 Köln
• Ticket Prices: €20 to €46 (with a €10 option for PhilClub members)

Ticket Information

Tickets are available for purchase through Eventim and Kölner Philharmonie.

About the Program

The concert showcases four composers – Strauss, Debussy, Szymanowski, and Benjamin – who demonstrate a remarkable sense of instrumental timbre and sophisticated orchestration. Benjamin’s “Concerto for Orchestra” highlights the individual talents within the orchestra, treating each musician as a soloist. Szymanowski’s concerto will feature Bomsori’s violin skills.