notabu brings Hindemith and Henze live to the Tonhalle Düsseldorf
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Now listen up: Contemporary sound worlds in the Tonhalle Düsseldorf
On Friday, November 13, 2026, the Trautvetter-Brückner-Saal of the Tonhalle Düsseldorf will transform into a workshop for new music. The notabu.ensemble new music presents a concert where Paul Hindemith's rhythmic energy meets the expressive sound language of Hans Werner Henze.
Music between chamber sound and sound explosion
The concert series Now listen up stands for immediate live atmosphere and open ears. The audience experiences the musicians up close and encounters contemporary sound languages in their full range: sometimes quiet and meditative, sometimes bombastic and captivating. Precise synchronization, differentiated orchestration, and the spatial acoustics of the Trautvetter-Brückner-Saal make every change in timbre immediately perceptible.
Hindemith and Henze in dialogue
The program features Paul Hindemith's Chamber Music No. 1 op. 24/1 for small orchestra and his Sonata for Viola solo. Additionally, Hans Werner Henze's Being Beautuos for soprano, harp, and four cellos, as well as the Chamber Concert 05 will be performed. Anton Brezinka will conduct. Charlotte Langner will perform as soprano, and Jannis Hoesch will take the viola part.
An evening for curious listeners
The notabu.ensemble new music was established in 1983 from a student initiative at the then Robert Schumann Institute and has since been dedicated to music of the present and recent past. The series also conveys new music to an audience that may not have extensive listening experience. An introduction to the series Spacewalk begins 30 minutes before the concert and offers additional insights into the composers and works.
Conclusion: New music live and up close
For those who want to experience contemporary music not from a distance but as an immediate concert experience, Now listen up offers an evening full of sonic contrasts. Hindemith's precise constructions, Henze's expressive stage performance, and the committed conducting of Anton Brezinka promise an intense encounter with music that pushes boundaries. Mark your calendar for the concert evening in the Tonhalle Düsseldorf.
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