When does the 2nd Philharmonic Concert take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the Grand House of the State Theater Cottbus at Schillerplatz 1 in 03046 Cottbus.

How long does the event last?

The concert is expected to end around 8:40 PM or according to the event information at 8:45 PM.

Is there a concert introduction?

Yes. The concert introduction begins on November 1, 2026, at 6:15 PM in the 2nd tier of the foyer.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets cost between 22 and 42 euros depending on the day of the week, seating group, and discounts, or 11 to 18 euros for discounts.

Is the Grand House barrier-free?

The Grand House has a hearing loop and is suitable for wheelchairs. It is recommended to register for wheelchair spaces with the visitor service.

When Jazz Meets Symphony: Cottbus Experiences a Concert Evening Full of Shared Pulses

Name: 2nd Philharmonic Concert: In the Same Rhythm
Start: 2026-11-01T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T20:45:00+01:00
Location: Großes Haus (Staatstheater Cottbus)

In the Same Rhythm: A Philharmonic Concert Evening Full of Rhythm and Connection

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Grand House of the State Theater Cottbus transforms into a resonance space for dance, jazz, and symphonic sound worlds. The 2nd Philharmonic Concert of the 2026/27 season is titled In the Same Rhythm and combines works by Florence Price, Carlos Simon, Aaron Copland, and Dmitri Shostakovich into a musical evening about solidarity, independence, and the pulse of collective movement.

When Afro-American Rhythms Meet Late Romantic Orchestral Sound

The concert opens with Florence Price's Colonial Dance from 1933. Afro-American dance rhythms merge with late romantic orchestration, providing a distinctive rhythmic tension right from the start. The music tells of tradition and personal style in a time when Price rarely reached the big concert stages.

Gospel, Blues, and Jazz in Symphonic Sound

Carlos Simon's Four Black American Dances from 2020 carries this musical thread into the present. Gospel, blues, and jazz come together in a modern symphonic language. Dance-like directness, precise synchronization, and colorful soundscapes make the concert hall pulse, showcasing how lively musical traditions act in new orchestration.

The Clarinet Between Concert Hall and Swing

Aaron Copland's clarinet concerto from 1948 elegantly bridges European concert form and American jazz movement. Composed for Benny Goodman, the work combines lyrical expansiveness with a buoyant rhythm. Clarinetist Alexander Muhr shapes the extended cadenza with improvisational freedom, while Johannes Zurl at the conductor's podium precisely molds the dialogue between the solo instrument and the Philharmonic Orchestra.

Shostakovich: Irony, Lightness, and Musical Depth

The concert concludes with Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70 from 1945. Instead of a monumental victory piece, Shostakovich wrote a comparatively compact symphony full of irony, surprising turns, and formal clarity. Cheerful gestures meet more serious undertones, adding special tension to the finale.

Concert Introduction and Live Atmosphere

A concert introduction starts on the day of the event at 6:15 PM in the 2nd tier of the foyer. The concert begins at 7:00 PM and is expected to end around 8:40 PM. The audience mood arises from the interplay of orchestral precision, soloist agility, and the immediately palpable pulse of these works.

An Evening That Audible Connects Music History

Florence Price, Carlos Simon, Aaron Copland, and Dmitri Shostakovich represent different times, places of origin, and aesthetic positions. Together they show how rhythm transcends borders and forms a whole from individual voices. Those who wish to experience classical music with jazz impulses, dance energy, and historical perspective will find in the Grand House a concert with an unusual stylistic range.

The audience can expect a multifaceted concert experience with colorful orchestration, expressive stage performance, and conducting that bundles the musical lines into a shared breath. Secure your ticket and experience In the Same Rhythm live in Cottbus.