When does the concert start?

The concert starts on 19.06.2026 at 7:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At Kornhaus, Kornhausplatz 1, 89073 Ulm.

How long does the evening last?

According to the event details, the concert is scheduled from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

What music is on the program?

You will hear Louise Farrenc, Judd Greenstein with Watershed for vibraphone and orchestra, as well as Johannes Brahms' 2nd Symphony.

Is there information about tickets?

Tickets are available online, by phone, via email, or at the box office according to the event details. A specific price is not stated.

Is the venue indoors or outdoors?

The event takes place in Kornhaus in Ulm, making it an indoor event.

Pascal Schumacher ignites a silent, grand sound in Kornhaus Ulm

Name: WKO & Pascal Schumacher - Minimal Vibes for Large Orchestra
Start: 2026-06-19T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-19T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Kornhaus

Minimal Vibes, great emotions: Pascal Schumacher and the WKO at Kornhaus

When the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn and Luxembourgian vibraphonist Pascal Schumacher meet, it creates no ordinary concert evening, but a finely balanced arc of tension made up of sound, tranquility, and inner movement. On June 19, 2026, the program Minimal Vibes for Large Orchestra presents its German premiere at Kornhaus Ulm, combining orchestral depth with the unique aura of an instrument that hovers between lyrical shimmer and dark film aesthetics.

A vibraphone that makes the space shine

The vibraphone stands at the center of this evening like a characterful pulse generator. With pedal, long reverberation, and the typical vibrating tone, it unfolds a sound color that is both transparent and mysterious. Pascal Schumacher is regarded as a skilled boundary crosser between jazz, classical, and contemporary music; this versatility shapes the live atmosphere of the program. In synergy with the WKO, a concert experience emerges that combines fine orchestration and precise conducting with emotional directness.

New music with breadth and pull

The program features Louise Farrenc's Overture No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 24, Judd Greenstein's Watershed for vibraphone and orchestra in its German premiere, as well as Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73. Greenstein's music describes the contrast between urban energy and rural tranquility; this provides the evening with its tension. The result is a dramaturgically strong concert where minimalism does not feel cool but rather becomes an open sound space with surprising warmth.

The Kornhaus as a harmonious resonating space

The Kornhaus in Ulm is a historic concert hall in the old town and, according to municipal information, offers a concert hall with 540 seats. The address Kornhausplatz 1 is centrally located, with parking available nearby at the Kornhaus parking garage on Rosengasse. For visitors from Neu-Ulm and the region, the venue is easily accessible, including via train and public transport. The architecture of the house enhances the concentrated effect of an evening that focuses on nuances, dynamics, and sonic transparency.

Why this concert will linger

Here, an experienced chamber orchestra meets a soloist who not only plays sound but also shapes it. The audience's mood is likely to oscillate between tense silence and spontaneous enthusiasm, as the program builds on contrasts: delicate surfaces, rhythmic impulses, and large symphonic arcs. Those who love contemporary classical music, vibraphone sound, and orchestral colors will experience an evening in Ulm marked by a clear artistic signature.

Conclusion: WKO and Pascal Schumacher deliver a cleverly curated concert evening at Kornhaus with a rare lineup, special sound language, and strong live presence. This concert promises not only auditory pleasure but a musical experience that resonates long after. Be there live and experience the summer sound in Ulm.