Paul Hindemith was said to be austere, unsensual, didactic, neoclassical, and these prejudices against him still persist. But why? His music is so accessible and honest, challenging, full of playfulness and dynamism. It was indeed National Socialism, with its accusation of left-wing cultural Bolshevism, that has damaged Hindemith's reputation to this day and ensures his continued underrepresentation in concert life. Kammerorchester Basel, under the direction of Pierre Bleuse and with violinist Vilde Frang, is clearing things up, once and for all, and presenting the multifaceted, tragic, serious, and humorous Hindemith. With his “Chamber Music No. 4 op.36 No. 3” for solo violin and larger chamber orchestra, they are showing a man who is so much more than a prelude to the incredible Franz Schubert.
Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in C major is the symphony whose "heavenly lengths" Robert Schumann so raved about. It wasn't until half a century later that Bruckner and Mahler achieved such dimensions again. It is a work like a cathedral. And, as with so many of his works, Schubert did not live to see the premiere of this symphony.
Tickets are CHF 32-95 for adults, half price for youths and students.

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kammerorchesterbasel.ch/de/konzerte/aufbruch.html

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Stadtcasino Basel
Konzertgasse 1
4051 Basel

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