The robert schumann hall, a purpose built concert hall for chamber music, is part of the museum kunst palast complex and can be found in the basement of the east wing.
It hosts all manner of events: films, concerts, comedy evenings, opera, jazz and accompanying programmes for the museum's exhibitions and guest events.
Eckart Schulze-Neuhoff, the head of the Robert Schumann Hall, presented the Hall's very own programme recently and was obviously very pleased and proud that several of the ideas that he had conceived together with Ulla Baumeister had been so well-received in the recent past, making it possible to extend the programme with the help of excellent sponsorship.
One of the main focuses of this programme is to encourage more young people to give classical music a try with innovative concerts ideas such as partnering chamber music with techno, or jazz as in the 440Hz Series or giving extraordinary talented musicians the opportunity to explain their craft to the audience as the young charismatic Schumann Quartett do in the series ErstKlassik!
The forthcoming programme is an eclectic mix of astounding musicians from numerous genres and experience. The Schumann Quartett, who RhineBuzz enjoyed up close and personal in January, will perform on November 28 and again on Boxing Day, December 26. Incredibly popular so do purchase your tickets from the Tonhalle box office, or online, on time.
On October 31 at 5pm, Eva Mattes, one of Germany's most popular actresses will be presenting pieces from the bustling world metropolis of Berlin in the legendary twenties to forties, performing songs with lyrics in several languages that tell the tales of artists, immigrants and those returning home at a time when this city was bursting with vibrant creativity and energy.I asked Eva Mattes if she felt that this concert was right for our audience, bearing in mind that many speak very little or no German. She smiled and thought you would indeed enjoy it. The tales are universal she told me and told with such passion and feeling, the readings are in German, but the whole atmosphere of the performance carries you along. Everyone can understand the stories that are being told here.
Anyway, "I am accompanied by such amazing musicians," she added, "no one will go home disappointed!"
Her smile was so warm I was convinced she was right.
Other highlights for the next few months also include Simone Kermes, presently Germany's most sought after opera singer, known as "The Crazy Queen of Baroque" a performer of
passionate character with a crystal clear voice. Have a listen.
She will be interpreting arias from 18th century Naples on November 14,
a date certainly not to be missed!
Students of the Robert Schumann Music School play on November 11. These concerts have been happening since 2002, but up until now have only been open to members of the Friends of the Robert Schumann School and E.ON who support these events. Due to great demand the Robert Schumann Hall will now be presenting the first of such concerts that will be open to everyone. For just €10 you can experience the great talents of tomorrow's classical music generation.
Do take a look at the entire schedule. There are some absolute gems there, and as an added bonus, the robert schumann hall can provide free child care if you wish to visit a concert on a Sunday afternoon at 5pm. You must register your child three days before the performance you wish to attend. What a great service!
