Sunday, 6/30/2024
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From Bilbao to Cádiz - The symphony orchestra "Musikfreunde Heidelberg" is on the move with Spanish temperament and performs a benefit concert in support of Help! - Wir helfen! e.V.

With fiery and captivating pieces, as well as sparking rhythms, the Musikfreunde Heidelberg will take their guests on a journey from the north to the south of the Iberian Peninsula on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

As a staple of Heidelberg's cultural scene, the symphony orchestra, founded over 35 years ago, led by René Schuh, regularly performs predominantly symphonic programs. The approximately 80 musicians are students and graduates from all faculties of the universities of Heidelberg and Mannheim, as well as other educational institutions in the region.

España, the Rhapsody by Emmanuel Chabrier, sets the stage for the journey of the Musikfreunde Heidelberg. With their conductor René Schuh, they explore musical attractions and hidden gems off the beaten path. Those who wish to join the journey are warmly welcomed at the Kurhaus in Bad Rappenau.
Under the Spanish sun, much more than just passionate guitar chords flourished. Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" has its roots there, as well as Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Fandango." Yes, you read correctly: The radiance of Spanish music spread so far that it warmed even the most distant souls. Although Rimsky-Korsakov never visited the Iberian Peninsula, it inspired him to create his authentic "Capriccio Espagnol."

Andalusian motifs also inspired neighboring French composers to create some passionate works. The most well-known one might be "Toreador, en garde!" from Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen," as well as the emotional Habanera, borrowed by Bizet directly from the Basque composer Sebastián de Yradier. Another stop on the journey is Aragon, more precisely located in the "Aragonaise" in the same piece. As you can see and hear: Every province of Spain contributed its influences to world music.

Nevertheless, the German art historian Carl Justi stated after an educational trip in 1881, six years after the premiere of "Carmen": "The lack of good music alone shows that Spanish culture is inferior to that of the Italians." Local composer Manuel de Falla proves the opposite. His opera "La vida breve" (The Short Life) gives an impression of the original Cante jondo, the serious Flamenco singing. Alongside him in the concert are two more compatriots, to contradict Justi and surprise the audience. A hint is given: The "Danzas Fantasticas" are among the insider tips known to only a few experts of the country.
From Bilbao to Cádiz, the lively folklore captivated countless composers. The listeners on this musical excursion will follow in their footsteps.

Generous support from Sparkasse Kraichgau enables this concert to be held as a benefit event. All proceeds will go to the charitable organization Help! - Wir helfen! e.V., which, with the support of Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann, aims to finance medical treatments for people in poor regions of the world and equip hospitals in these areas with medical equipment. This has already led to helping thousands of people medically.

Admission from 5:00 p.m.

Event data provided by: Reservix

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