Review of the Anniversary Concert, Part 2

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With the Stuttgart Concertino, Trummer again had a very attentively accompanying orchestra at his disposal, which mastered the high, sometimes operatic demands of the score in an impressive manner. The soloist tercet was also a particularly lucky choice: Both vocally and creatively, the young artists were convincing on an outstanding level. The Greek soprano Fanie Antonelou sang clear and effortless coloratura. Lyrical melting, expressive recitative shaping and always round, softly timbred tenor tones with beautifully balanced high notes were the trademark of the Stuttgart tenor Philipp Nicklaus. The bass part was almost sensational with the Tyrolean Oliver Sailer. Unbelievable vocal Read more…

Review of the anniversary concert, part 1

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175 … 60 … 25 years! With 175 years, the traditional ensemble of the state capital of Baden-Württemberg is actually the longest-serving concert choir, which since its founding in 1847 has devoted itself essentially to oratorical literature and still very vital. For its big anniversary concert in the Beethoven Hall of the Liederhalle, Haydn’s classic “The Creation” was once again on the program. Enrico Trummer, musical director of the choir for more than 25 years, had invited two partner choirs from Stuttgart’s twin cities Brno and Strasbourg for this special occasion: With the “Brno Philharmonic Choir” and the “Choeur de Read more…