resonanzen zwei »euroica«

resonanzen zwei »euroica«

Wed, 20.11.2024, 8:00 PM
Elbphilharmonie, Großer Saal

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Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 with its heroic character and revolutionary energy is heard in the concert hall as a manifesto of the Enlightenment and the democratic values of Europe. It is dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, whom Beethoven regarded at the time as a symbol of hope for individual freedom and democratic progress. 

 

But what happens to the evocative power of this music when human rights and humanity are put up for discussion in the face of complex challenges at Europe’s borders, what happens to us when we have to ask ourselves in a reality check whether our values end at these borders? In the concert, Beethoven’s »Sinfonia Eroica« meets the story of flight and migration by interweaving music and text passages: in June 2019, the crew of the Sea-Watch 3 rescued 53 people from distress at sea and set course for Italy, followed by a 21-day standoff - a “modern” odyssey across the Mediterranean that changed our view of Europe's borders.

 

After listening and feeling comes speaking – this concert with the Beethoven’s »Heroic Symphony« will be followed by an interactive discussion about Europe, Beethoven and the limits of the concert format.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)Symphony No. 3 »Eroica«
 
Report »21 Tage auf See - An Europas Grenzen«
Jasmin Tabatabai, Speaker
Riccardo MinasiConductor
Ensemble Resonanz
Clemens K. Thomas, Concept

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