The European Summer Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir 2025 is part of the Saxon Mozart Society's project for the European Capital of Culture 2025 ‘Moving Sounds - Concertina & Bandoneon’.
Carl Friedrich Uhlig's invention of the concertina in 1834 made Chemnitz the birthplace of the bandoneon. The commissioned work Tango Pur! aims to weave together the threads of the instrument's history, which extend from the former textile industry city of Chemnitz - the Saxon Manchester - to the whole world. Facets of the global enthusiasm for tango (music) today are the legendary golden era, the presentability in Europe, the Finnish form and the revitalisation by Astor Piazzolla. The bandoneon expresses the musical soul, while hearts meet in dance.
In a 4-day rehearsal phase, the programme is developed under the guidance of professional mentors. Participation in the Summer Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir is still possible. Musicians aged 13 and over can take part. An overview of the available line-up can be found after the ticket selection.
PROGRAMME
David Timm - Tango pur! (world premiere)
PERFORMERS
David Timm - artistic director
Jürgen Karthe – Bandoneon
Carambolage Octet
Participants in the European Summer Philharmonic and Choir 2025,
including from Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine and Germany
