Autumn Project 2026: Young Orchestra Collective Ulm Enthralls Neu-Ulm
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Autumn Project 2026: Young Orchestral Power Meets Great Sound Dramaturgy
The Young Orchestra Collective Ulm concludes its annual autumn project phase with a concert at the Edwin-Scharff-Haus in Neu-Ulm. On Sunday, October 18, 2026, works by Richard Wagner, Paul Hindemith, and Sergei Prokofiev will be performed – a contrasting program between romantic opera overture, colorful solo music, and gripping ballet dramaturgy.
Wagner's Dramatic Opening
The overture to Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman opens the concert evening with stormy energy. Dark orchestral colors, driving rhythms, and broadly stretched themes create that musical pull that continues to shape Wagner's world of theatre to this day. The young ensemble brings this sound language into the concert hall with focused conducting and a vibrant stage performance.
Hindemith's Sound Colors in Dialogue
With Paul Hindemith's The Four Temperaments, a work follows that combines soloistic presence with orchestral precision. Soloist Louis Vandory shapes the distinctive musical lines in dialogue with the orchestra. The finely tuned synchronization between solo instrument and ensemble makes Hindemith's characteristic orchestration immediately tangible.
Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Ballet music from Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet brings great emotions and cinematic sound images to the stage. Between lyrical intimacy, dance movement, and dramatic intensification, a concert moment arises with alternating light and sound effects. The music tells of closeness, conflict, and passion – completely without words.
A Concert as the Culmination of an Intensive Project Phase
The artistic direction is under the supervision of Sebastian Gunkel. As a young orchestra, the collective combines musical training, collaborative work, and ambitious concert literature. The program traverses three different musical eras and demonstrates how versatile orchestral sound can be between opera, solo concert, and ballet music.
Conclusion: Three Composers, An Impressive Concert Evening
The Autumn Project 2026 promises a versatile concert experience with a dramatic opening, chamber musical detail, and expressive orchestral music. Those who want to experience the energy of a young ensemble, the excitement of grand symphonic soundscapes, and the unique audience atmosphere of a live concert will find a strong musical conclusion to the autumn project phase at the Edwin-Scharff-Haus.
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