Blog Post

Concerts

WAGNER IN LUXEMBOURG – “… and Christoph König proved once again what an exceptionally gifted musical advocate he is. “

Matthias Seilern • Oct 25, 2012

HIGHLIGHT IN LUXEMBOURG

Richard Wagner, painting by Renoir 1882

Ein ganzes Wagner-Programm, positive Reaktionen von Publikum und Presse – A programme entirely dedicated to Richard Wagner was very well received by public and press:

Unter der Leitung von Christoph König spielte ein extrem engagiertes und dynamisches Orchester … mit Lebendigkeit und Klangfülle.

Man konnte nur staunen, mit welcher Sicherheit sich dieses Ad-hoc-Ensemble dieser Musik annahm, ohne Wagner-erprobt zu sein. König zog schnelle Tempi vor, was bereits der Meistersinger-Ouvertüre sehr entgegenkam. Das Klangbild wirkte schlank und entschlackt, die Transparenz war makellos, so daß man sich an den vielen Feinheiten der Partitur erfreuen konnte.

Auch die Ouvertüre zum Fliegenden Holländer gelang den SEL vorzüglich, und Christoph König bewies, welch begnadeter Dramaturg er in Sachen Musik ist. Spannung und lustvolles Musizieren waren also angesagt.
_______________________________________________________________________

Under the direction of Christoph König, the extremely engaged and dynamic „Solistes Européens Luxembourg“ played with brio, vitality and sonority.

Astonishing the poise with which the „Solistes Européens“ dedicate themselves to Wagner … König preferred rather quicker tempi, to the best advantage of the Meistersinger prelude. The sound picture was svelte, free of „frills“, and transparent, one was able to enjoy the huge amount of details in the score.






Similarly, the SEL rendered the Overture to the „Flying Dutchman“ exquisitely, and Christoph König proved once again what an exceptionally gifted musical advocate he is. Suspense and lush music making where the word of the day.

TAGEBLATT OKTOBER 2012

HIDE

More Posts


By Christoph König 03 Nov, 2021
Dear Public, Friends and Supporters, due to the repercussions of the current situation, this website is not being updated regularily during the coming weeks. We are working on it. For more actual and uptodate information, please refer to my instagram and facebook pages. Thank you!
By Christoph König 26 May, 2021
The spanish radio symphony orchestra and choir have just appointed Maestro Christoph König as their next chief conductor.
By Christoph König 15 Feb, 2021
Es ein zeitloses Beethoven-Fest, das hier gefeiert wird, und abhängig von Moden und Zeitgeschmäckern
By Christoph König 07 Nov, 2020
Please note that due to the new Government restrictions in Poland forced by the pandemic, all culture institutions will be closed from 7 November – the symphonic concert scheduled for this Saturday must take place without the audience in the Hall, but we invite you to join our live online streaming here:
By Christoph König 21 Sep, 2020
Tomorrow on BBC Radio 3 's In Tune programme - Christoph Koenig talks about the new Beethoven Symphonies release with the Solistes Européens, Luxembourg coming out on 25 September: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mszz
More News
Share by: