When does the concert From the New World take place?

The concert begins on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM and is expected to end at 10:00 PM.

Where does the symphony concert take place?

The venue is the Great Hall of the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle, Lampingstraße 16, 33615 Bielefeld.

What works will be performed?

The program includes The Elements by Errollyn Wallen, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 From the New World.

Who will perform at the concert?

Robin Davis will take over the musical direction, Magdalene Ho will play the piano part, and the Bielefeld Philharmonic will present the orchestral program.

Is there an introduction to the concert?

Yes. An introduction begins at 7:15 PM in the Small Hall of the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle.

How much do the tickets cost?

The regular Friday prices for symphony concerts range from 22 to 41 euros depending on the price category. Reduced tickets cost between 11 and 20.50 euros.

Bielefeld Philharmonic live in Bielefeld

Name: From the New World
Start: 2026-11-13T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-13T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Rudolf-Oetker-Halle

Between Cosmic Sound Colors and American Vastness

The Bielefeld Philharmonic invites you on Friday, November 13, 2026, to their 2nd Symphony Concert at the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle. Under the title From the New World, the evening combines the German premiere of Errollyn Wallen's The Elements with Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Antonín Dvořák's famous 9th Symphony.

An Opening Full of Elements

Errollyn Wallen's The Elements opens the concert with a color-intensive orchestral world. Fire, water, air, and earth serve as thought impulses for a modern musical dramaturgy. The work was commissioned by the BBC for the opening of the Proms 2025 and will be heard in Bielefeld for the first time in Germany. The musical direction is taken by Robin Davis.

Rachmaninoff's Piano Between Melancholy and Radiance

At the center of the evening is Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18. The distinctive piano chords, soaring melodies, and dense orchestration rank among the most compelling moments of the romantic repertoire. Pianist Magdalene Ho shapes the solo part with virtuosic precision, lyrical intimacy, and profound emotional tension.

Dvořák's Musical Journey to the New World

Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 From the New World concludes the evening. During his time in New York, Dvořák engaged intensively with indigenous and African American musical traditions. Their rhythmic impulses and characteristic sound colors were combined with Bohemian melodies to create a symphony that remains one of the most popular orchestral repertoires to this day.

Live Atmosphere in the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle

In the Great Hall of the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle, clear acoustics, orchestral dynamics, and a characteristic concert atmosphere come together. Prior to the concert, an introduction at 7:15 PM in the Small Hall offers additional insights into the program, compositions, and musical contexts. On stage are Robin Davis, Magdalene Ho, and the Bielefeld Philharmonic.

Conclusion

This symphony concert takes you from the contemporary sound language of Errollyn Wallen through Rachmaninoff's romantic piano poetry to Dvořák's musical panorama of America. Anyone wishing to experience grand orchestral colors, virtuosic piano playing, and an impressive live atmosphere should not miss the evening in Bielefeld.