Symphony of Harmony and Exchange - HR-Sinfonieorchester

About the Event

On Thursday, August 21st, the HR-Sinfonieorchester and the European Central Bank come together for a unique evening that blends world-class music with the spirit of international cooperation. This collaboration highlights the shared values of harmony, cultural exchange, and community—values that resonate both in orchestral music and in global economics.

Program

Welcome Address by representatives of the European Central Bank and Hessischer Rundfunk

Concert Performance by the HR-Sinfonieorchester:Classical masterpieces alongside contemporary works symbolizing unity and progress

6 p.m.: hr-Bigband – Rhythm Dances Wolfgang Haffner, percussion Special Guest: Shantel Jörg Achim Keller, conductor

8 p.m.: hr-Sinfonieorchester Lucas & Arthur Jussen, piano; Alain Altinoglu, conductor Richard Strauss: Thus Spoke Zarathustra (excerpt) Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy:

A Midsummer Night's Dream – Overture Francis Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos Aram Khachaturian: Adagio from Spartacus and Phrygia Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Gustav Holst: The Planets (excerpt)