Im Taumel der Zwanziger Musik in einer Ära der Extreme

In the organizer's words:

The Ensemble Musica Libera cordially invites you to an extraordinary musical journey through the turbulent 1920s, an era that was brimming with political tensions, social upheaval and artistic innovation.

The music of this period reflects the extremes of this era in a unique way. With the end of the First World War and the start of a new decade, socio-political tensions and uncertainties erupted in a virtually unleashed art and cultural scene and a search for identity and innovation.

Immerse yourself together with the ensemble in the dazzling, exciting world of the 1920s, which not only gives us a glimpse into the past, but also has a lot to tell us about the present. From Franz Lehár's romantic operetta "Schön ist die Welt" to Kurt Weill's dark and satirical "Dreigroschenoper", the ensemble performs pieces by Alfredo Casella, Igor Stravinsky, Francis Poulenc and many more, covering the broad musical palette of the roaring 20s. The musical selection ranges from elegant operetta melodies to French neoclassicism, catchy light music and the unconventional sounds of modernism.

The pieces reflect the different facets of the twenties. The presenter's explanations help us to understand a period that has much to tell us about the present.

Ensemble Musica Libera - more...

Musica Libera was founded in 2020 as the first official ensemble of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom by dedicated scholarship holders and former scholarship holders. The concept of the ensemble is the performance of classical music by the young musicians, the promotion of classical music in the present and, in particular, the communication of its social and political background. A moderator frames the exquisite musical contributions and conveys a new approach to classical music.

Price information:

Admission price €15 Box Office and advance booking in the organizer's ticket store Free choice of seats