Andrea Apostoli, direction
0-3 years

One of our most popular concert series is designed for the little ones among us: the Krabbelkonzerte. Here, parents, grandparents, or aunts and uncles come with their babies and children to the Philharmonie and experience music freely and naturally, between participating and listening – all emotions are allowed. Andrea Apostoli, musicians of the Staatsphilharmonie, and guest musicians come together, take families into their midst, and create a musical afternoon together.

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Far beyond 200 shows at home and abroad speak for themselves:
There is hardly a music fan who VOLBEAT has not long been a known name. Few other bands of the last decade have managed to create such a unique and new style while also being commercially successful. In addition, they prove at every event that they can bring together various groups of music-loving fans with their music. So at live shows one sees not only visitors of all ages, but also metal fans, rockabillies, bikers, and followers of various other genres sharing the space in front of the stage harmoniously. And that's what it should be about: the joy of music!
REBEL MONSTER has taken on the task of conveying this feeling to the audience. The authentic interpretation of the songs is an important aspect, but the main focuses are the stage performance and the joy of playing, which characterize VOLBEAT and set them apart from the crowd of other bands. For this purpose, four musicians have come together here, all of whom have years of experience on stage and in the studio and have already played together in several bands. The most important stations to mention here are EXC3ED, Teddybeers, Pilatus Pool, Bapow Hatz!, Black List, Red Circuit, and Breitner.
And very successfully. As the first Volbeat tribute band in Germany with over 100 shows, the references and reviews are more than convincing and speak for themselves.

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Admission 1 hour before the start

Box office opens at 3:45 PM / Hall entry at 4:30 PM

With their stage-worthy travel diary "Around the World," the Catalan breakdance crew Brodas Bros thrilled the audience of INTHEGA cities. In their most elaborate stage show to date, Brodas Bros presented themselves in a futuristic robot style and amazed with an irresistible mix of dance, acrobatics, light, technology, and music. Now they are returning to win the hearts of the spectators with a new breathtaking program.
Photo: Sergi Panizo

Doors open at 6:30 PM

In September 2024, seven academy members at the State Philharmonic set out to develop their own new ensemble with a unique musical language, inspired by the Colourage ensemble. They will form the Colourage Academy Ensemble until summer 2026.

Today, the academy members present their progress: What does it sound like when Kanun, Viola, Baglama, Clarinet, Piano, Kaval, and Tiple agree on a common musical language?

Box office opens 1 hour before the start / Auditorium opens 30 minutes before the start

Spitz verklickert XL

For 40 years, the Spitzklicker have existed. They have played the most successful season of all time – in almost completely sold-out venues. And now the cabaret cult group from the Kurpfalz is facing its 40th program. The formation has a personnel change for 2025: Susanne Mauder is no longer with them, and Iris Katzer is joining the ensemble. However, the male trio consisting of the longest-serving Spitzklickers Franz Kain and Markus König, along with Daniel Möllemann, will continue the successful concept with the new woman by their side: a mix of moderative and classic scene cabaret with choreographed songs. This has been the trademark of the Spitzklicker for decades. As always, topics for laughter and reflection will be delivered in a dialect-influenced style.

[Photo: © Marco Schilling]

Doors open: 19:00 Uhr

Oliver Twist grows up as an orphan boy in the workhouse, his life there marked by hunger and fear. To escape punishment, Oliver runs away. Upon arriving in London, he quickly meets new friends and joins a gang. In the hideout of the crook Fagin, Oliver is supposed to learn to steal and even proves to be quite skillful at it. However, when it comes down to it, he can't bring himself to steal from the wealthy Mr. Brownlow. Out of compassion, Mr. Brownlow takes in the neglected boy. Cared for by the newly found family, Oliver seems to have finally found his place in life, but the good times are short-lived. A gang of dark figures wants to deny Oliver the chance of a happy ending - will they succeed?

DREI MASKEN VERLAG, Munich
Stage adaptation by Andreas Gruhn and Bettina Zobel
Directed by: Sebastian Kaufmann

Admission: 7:30 PM

KAMISI – Irren ist männlich

1000 voices in the head, but the diagnosis is simply: great art. In his new, fast-paced and funny program, parodist, spoken-word artist, comedian, and entertainer Thomas Nicolai switches characters as quickly as Klaus Kinski once switched moods. Freedom of assembly also applies under the skull cap, and so the personified "Kessel Buntes" entangles various characters in scenes that sometimes provide unorthodox help in everyday life, sometimes reveal the strangest things, sometimes reflect historical events, and usually escalate into absolute absurdity in the end.
There are misunderstandings on all levels: Even statements from Herbert Grönemeyer leave more questions than answers. Or does he secretly send satanic messages? Is there ultimately a higher power? If so, can we be on familiar terms with it? Riddle upon riddle, just the title of the program: KAMISI – what is that anyway? An artist name, a trick? An acronym? And what exactly is an acronym?

Questions upon questions. Is there perhaps KAlauer MIt SInn here?

It fits the decline that with the train, it's not just the tracks that are getting on nerves more often. Understandably, when Thomas Nicolai demonstrates what they suffer from the most: their clientele. From hard-of-hearing grandmas to ill-mannered children to tipsy ladies' clubs. And speaking of which. With documentary zeal, the self-sustaining joker (essentially the balcony power station of good mood) traces international clichés, finding access to the most exotic growing regions through winemakers and wine lovers, turning wine barrels into faux pas and causing them to overflow with tipsy ease. Was television better back in the days? Is it true that the 80s are conveniently stored primarily in the gray matter of our brains? Why is pullover icon Patrick Schleifer from Schkeuditz the last hope of entertainment?

No Thomas Nicolai comedy show would be complete without his lovingly detailed, but otherwise quite hitting and overwhelming music parodies. Between Coldplay and country, Max Raabe and Vamos a la Playa, between Modern Talking and modern electronic sound, both the auditory canals and the laughing muscles are equally stretched. Accompanying the "säggsi" bard again is the congenially virtuosic long-time stage partner and keyboardist Robert Neumann, who happily allows himself to be pulled into any nonsense with his characteristic enthusiasm.

Whether as a KAuz, MIme, SImulant, the eternal rascal Thomas Nicolai is ruthless in extracting the typical from our beloved contemporaries to drag them, prominent or not, through the proverbial mud by the nose ring. In the end, there are laughs upon laughs and the certainty that 1000 voices are better off with him than with some electoral candidate.

Doors open: 18:30

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Stand-up comedian Peter Kunz is an old hand at the microphone. Former campaign moderator for Gerhard Schröder (back when he was still okay), broadcasting for ARD radio, and 15 years as the stadium announcer for SV Darmstadt 98 - in short: the trained engineer has experienced a lot and still often finds himself firmly standing on a wire.

On stage, he takes the audience back to the 80s, the 90s, and elegantly stumbles through today's everyday life. Always following the motto Acceptance through Persistence.

In 2023, he was the winner three times in a row at the Hot Shot competition of the Quatsch Comedy Club.

Doors open: 19:00.

Andrea Apostoli, Director
Laurent Leroi, Accordion

A concert without a stage and fixed seating. Is it still a concert? Yes – and it is more than that. It is an experience for body and mind. Barefoot, on carpets, simply right in the midst of people. Without distraction, fully present in the moment to listen to the sounds of the instruments. It is a concert, but it is also relaxation, experience, and above all: feeling.

Box office opens at 6:30 pm/Doors open at 7:00 pm

Irith Gabriely the "Queen of Klezmer" & Peter Przystaniak

Enjoy a cheerful, lively program ranging from Klezmer music to Swing, classical, and original compositions.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Musical soul trip after
Benjamin von Stuckrad–Barre | Music by Udo Lindenberg
approx. minutes + a break of 20 minutes
Premiere: April 6, 2024
Direction: Joerg Mohr
Assistant director: n.n.
Music arrangements Stefan Ebert
Stage: Joerg Steve Mohr, Teresa Ungan
Set design: Teresa Ungan
Performance rights: Gustav Kiepenheuer Bühnenvertriebs-GmbH, Berlin

Featuring: Till Weinheimer

The celebrated author and provocative chronicler of human existence, Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre opens his innermost self and presents a desperate yet fascinating odyssey through the highs and lows of fame, drug addiction, and the insatiable yearning for recognition. "Panikherz" is a literary manifesto of human vulnerability and the longing for love and redemption.

Till Weinheimer, known from his long tenure at the Nationaltheater Mannheim and as a guest of the Berliner Ensemble, performs, reads, sweats, and lives Stuckrad-Barre. He is supported by Stefan Ebert, already well-known from various productions. The evening creates a powerful connection between acting and music, filling the stage with breathtaking linguistic power and the great songs of Lindenberg. This evening is a love letter to life and music. "I will accompany you - Because it’s never too late - To start over - Where behind all the black clouds - Good times are waiting again"

Eintauchen in die “Anatomie des Glücks“

Das Glück des Menschen ist eng mit dem Körper verbunden. Wie eng, das zeigt die KÖRPERWELTEN Dauerausstellung in Heidelberg. Hier entwickelte der Anatom Gunther von Hagens an der Universität Heidelberg das Verfahren der Plastination, einer bahnbrechenden Methode zur Konservierung von Körpern.

Heute gehören die KÖRPERWELTEN zu den beliebtesten Ausstellungen der Welt. Rund um den Globus erkunden Wissbegierige die Geheimnisse des menschlichen Seins. Doch nicht nur die Anatomie des Körpers steht im Mittelpunkt – vielmehr geht es um eine Sensibilisierung und ein Verständnis für Bedeutung des Körpers in Bezug auf das eigene Glück. Die ausgestellten Plastinate schaffen ein neues Bewusstsein für einen verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit dem eigenen Körper und eine gesunde Lebensweise. Was bewegt uns? Was treibt uns an? Und wie funktioniert Glück überhaupt? All diese Fragen und noch viele mehr werden in der „Anatomie des Glücks“ beantwortet und ebenso viele wieder aufgeworfen. Der menschliche Körper hört nie auf, uns zu erstaunen und zu begeistern.

Lassen auch Sie sich entführen in eine faszinierende Welt, die unter die Haut geht.

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Immerse yourself in the "Anatomy of Happiness"

Human happiness is closely linked to the body. The permanent exhibition BODY WORLDS in Heidelberg shows just how closely. It was here, at the University of Heidelberg, that anatomist Gunther von Hagens developed the process of plastination, a pioneering method of preserving bodies.

Today, BODY WORLDS is one of the most popular exhibitions in the world. Around the globe, inquisitive minds explore the secrets of the human condition. But the focus is not only on the anatomy of the body - rather, it is on raising awareness and understanding the importance of the body in relation to one’s own happiness. The exhibited plastinates create a new awareness for a responsible approach to one’s own body and a healthy lifestyle. What moves us? What drives us? And how does happiness work at all? All these questions and many more are answered in the "Anatomy of Happiness" and just as many are raised again. The human body never ceases to amaze and inspire us.

Let yourself be carried away into a fascinating world that gets under your skin!

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Last admission: 5:00 PM

Norwegen - Im Land der Mitternachtssonne

For nearly 40 years, photographer and cameraman Stefan Weindl has traveled the northern and southern hemispheres, always searching for images of our Earth. It is important to him to show nature as grand as it may never be seen again. With his multi-vision shows about Australia, South America, New Zealand, New York, Scotland, Canada, and South Africa, he has created a platform to make "images of our Earth" visible in the required quality and beauty. Visible and experienceable for a wide audience.

Four trips took him through the far north of Europe for 5 months.
- Norway and Spitsbergen - for nature lovers, these terms have an almost magical significance:
Dreamily beautiful fjords calve into glacial ice. Small picturesque fishing villages with colorful wooden houses and dried fish in front of the door. Endless summer evenings on fabulously beautiful and dramatic ship and ferry passages.

A wonderful wildlife with moose, reindeer, lynxes, polar bears, walruses, and puffins.
And of course, the North Cape, this frequently visited rock in the icy North Sea with its great allure. Another 1000 kilometers north lies the heavily glaciated archipelago of Spitsbergen at the edge of the eternal polar ice. The midnight sun can be seen here in summer for four and a half months, and nevertheless, the maximum temperatures then are only about eight degrees. There are no roads and paths between the few settlements, and hiking groups must carry large-caliber weapons to fend off polar bear attacks.

The highlights of the Spitsbergen tour included trekking on the Nordenskjöld Glacier to Robertfjell and the ship journey to the northernmost municipality in the world, Ny Alesund, to the Magdalenenfjord, to Walrus Island Moffen, and to the polar bears in Liefdefjord.

With eight projectors, wide screens from six to fifteen meters, and 630 panoramic slides, he succeeds impressively in representing this land rich in natural wonders. Again, two panoramic large-format projectors are used, ensuring the best image quality for a true feast for the eyes.

Entrance starts 30 minutes before the event begins.

Copyright: Stefan Weindl

Entrance: 5:30 PM

Norwegen - Im Land der Mitternachtssonne


For almost 40 years, photographer and cameraman Stefan Weindl has traveled the northern and southern hemispheres. Always in search of the images of our Earth.
It is an important concern for him to show nature as grand as it may perhaps never be seen again. With his multi-visions about Australia, South America, New Zealand, New York, Scotland, Canada, and South Africa, he created the platform to make the "images of our Earth" visible in the quality and beauty they deserve. Visible and experienceable for a wide audience.

Four journeys took him through the far north of Europe for 5 months.
- Norway and Spitsbergen - for nature lovers, these terms have almost a magical significance:
Dreamily beautiful fjords calving into the glacial age ice. Small picturesque fishing villages with colorful wooden houses and dried fish at the door. Endless summer evenings on fabulously beautiful and dramatic ship and ferry passages.

A wonderful wildlife with moose, reindeer, lynxes, polar bears, walruses, and puffins.
And of course the North Cape, this much-visited rock in the icy Arctic Ocean with its great attraction. Another 1000 kilometers north lies the heavily glaciated archipelago of Spitsbergen at the edge of the eternal polar ice. The midnight sun can be seen here in summer for four and a half months and yet the maximum temperatures only reach about eight degrees. There are no roads and paths between the few settlements, and hiking groups must carry large-caliber weapons to fend off polar bear attacks.

The highlights of the Spitsbergen tour were trekking on the Nordenskjöld Glacier to the Robertfjell
and the ship journey to the northernmost municipality in the world, Ny Alesund, to the Magdalenenfjord, to Walrus Island Moffen, and to the polar bears in the Liefdefjord.

With eight projectors, wide screens from six to fifteen meters, and 630 panoramic slides, he impressively manages to portray this land rich in natural wonders. Once again, two panorama large-format projectors come into play, which provide the best image quality for a true feast for the eyes.

Admission starts 30 minutes before the beginning.

Copyright: Stefan Weindl

Admission: 19:30 Uhr

The Rotary Club Speyer has succeeded in winning the exceptional talent Justus Friedrich Eichhorn on piano, and the top ensemble of the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz under the direction of Elisabeth Sora Lee, for the gala concert on January 25, 2025, at the Dreifaltigkeitskirche. The program includes Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, op. 15 by Ludwig van Beethoven as well as Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites 1 (op. 46) and 2 (op. 55).

Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
In the shadow of the First World War, engaged citizens met in Landau in September 1919 to decide on the founding of a traveling state symphony orchestra. After the founding concert on February 15, 1920, the orchestra set out on its first concert tour through the Palatinate and Saarland. This marked the beginning of the history of the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, which can now look back on a long tradition.
Even in the first years, the orchestra attracted regional attention under the baton of Richard Strauss and Hermann Abendroth. Chief conductors like Christoph Eschenbach and Leif Segerstam, today's honorary conductor, helped the ensemble gain international recognition. Michael Francis, who has been chief conductor of the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz since the 2019/20 season, also provides numerous new impulses to continue the orchestra's tradition.
As an orchestra without a permanent home, the symphonic provision of the federal state remains the most important task of the Staatsphilharmonie to this day. With more than 150 events at about 30 venues in Germany and abroad, it brings music to the people. Educational and family formats enrich the offerings for young people. Children are already introduced to the world of classical music through rehearsal visits and concerts for toddlers. Regular concert recordings by SWR and Deutschlandfunk Kultur, as well as numerous CD productions, round out the diverse spectrum of activities of the Staatsphilharmonie.

Justus Friedrich Eichhorn
The 14-year-old Justus Friedrich Eichhorn from Weimar is considered one of the outstanding musical talents of his generation. With his charismatic personality, brilliant technique, and free, creative musicality, Justus has captivated audiences in concert halls such as Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Tonhalle Zurich, and Seoul Arts Center Korea.
Since his debut with Haydn's Piano Concerto at the age of ten in 2020, Justus has performed with many orchestras, including Mozart's Piano Concerto in A major KV 414 with the Moscow Soloists conducted by Yuri Bashmet and Beethoven's second piano concerto with the Korean Chamber Orchestra, Camerata Prague, Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra (Ukraine), and the Klassische Philharmonie Bonn. In 2023, Justus played Beethoven's third piano concerto with the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra at the Dvorak Autumn Festival in Karlovy Vary and on a tour in Germany.
Justus has won numerous piano competitions, including 1st prizes in the Carl Bechstein Competition Berlin as the youngest participant, as well as in the International Manhattan Competition, Vienna Music Competition, and the International Tiziano Rossetti Competition in Lugano. In addition, he was awarded the Swiss Charity Award 2022 at the Tonhalle Zurich and the Elba Festival Prize 2021. At the Federal Competition Jugend Musiziert, he received 1st prize with a special award in 2024 with his cello partner Albrecht Freytag.
Justus studies with Professor Grigory Gruzman at the Hochschule Franz Liszt in Weimar and at the Musikgymnasium Schloss Belvedere, where he also receives instruction in conducting. Justus has been a guest at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland twice and is regularly invited for lessons by Sir András Schiff and Christoph Eschenbach. Recently, he performed for Daniel Barenboim. In 2024, he will perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in Seoul, Korea, and will subsequently perform multiple times in Germany and Italy. In 2024, he will also give his first piano recital in England.
Several of his concerts can be viewed on Justus' YouTube and Instagram channels (justus.pianist), which have over 30,000 followers.

Concert proceeds for Hermann-Marx-Kenia-Hilfe e.V.
The concert proceeds and donations this year benefit children in Kenya whose parents cannot afford school fees. The Hermann-Marx-Kenia-Hilfe e.V. based in Rhodt operates in Mombasa, Maungu, and Bura. The three schools built by the organization are run by the St. Joseph Sisters (320 active sisters without succession worries).
Currently, the "Mother Theresa Primary and Junior School" in Bura has only 120 students, and the boarding school "St. Joseph Girls Secondary School" in Maungu has 140 students, which results in financial problems.
Because not all parents can always pay the school fees, there is a deficit in ongoing operations. Financial support from the Hermann-Marx-Kenia-Hilfe is thus repeatedly necessary – especially when families in these rural regions are in need.
The association has now established the aid fund "School Sponsorships" for both schools so that children from poor families can also participate in classes. In addition, efforts are being made to increase the number of students to raise revenues – as successfully practiced in Mombasa. There, the "St. Joseph Hermann Marx School" recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with 830 students.

Rotary is an international network of over 1.4 million engaged men and women. Rotarians promote international friendships, live by their social principles, and work together where humanitarian aid is needed. The problems of our time require a consistent commitment and a realistic vision for the future. Rotary, as a globally established organization for almost 120 years, leads the way in finding sustainable solutions – on both local and international levels.

Admission: 6:30 PM

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