When does the concert begin?

The concert begins on 21.11.2026 at 7:30 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

At the Amberg City Theatre, Schrannenplatz 8, 92224 Amberg.

Is there a work introduction?

Yes, the work introduction starts at 6:45 PM.

What is the accessibility like at the Amberg City Theatre?

The Amberg City Theatre is only partially accessible. Information on wheelchair access is provided by the Tourist Information.

What music can the audience expect?

The program includes works by Gustav Holst, César Franck, Edward Elgar, Gustav Mahler, and Maurice Ravel.

Saxon Wind Philharmonic ignites an evening full of sound and elegance in Amberg

Name: Saxon Wind Philharmonic
Start: 2026-11-21T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-21T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Amberg

Symphonic Wind Art with Impact: The Saxon Wind Philharmonic in Amberg

On Saturday, 21.11.2026, the Saxon Wind Philharmonic will perform for the first time at the Amberg City Theatre at 7:30 PM. The subscription concert promises an extraordinary concert experience between orchestral brilliance, fine tonal colors, and great emotional tension.

An orchestra that sounds unique in Germany

The Saxon Wind Philharmonic is considered the only professional ensemble in symphonic wind instrumentation in the German orchestral landscape. Since 2010, the ensemble has carried this name to clearly express its symphonic orientation; its roots trace back to the Leipzig Radio Wind Orchestra. This long history shapes the unmistakable sound characterized by transparency, precision, and orchestral grandeur. In 2023, the ensemble was awarded the OPUS Classic as the best ensemble for its interpretation and recording of La Valse.

Music between Planets, Waltz Euphoria, and Mahler's Melancholy

Under the direction of José Luis Gutiérrez, the General Music Director of the Central Saxon Theatre, the program unfolds a wide arc from Gustav Holst to César Franck and Edward Elgar, up to Gustav Mahler and Maurice Ravel. Especially the excerpts from The Planets, the Adagietto from Mahler's Fifth, and Ravel's La Valse promise that mix of majestic orchestration and inner fervor that immediately impacts in the concert hall. As Ravel's waltz emerges from the mist, the tension builds from minute to minute until the final orchestral gesture.

Live Atmosphere in the Amberg City Theatre

The Amberg City Theatre offers a stylish setting for this concert with 569 spectator seats and a hall that accurately supports symphonic sound bodies. The work introduction at 6:45 PM provides additional access to the program and sharpens the perception of the musical dramaturgy of the evening. Thus, the entry to the musical highlight does not begin only with the first note, but already with a concentrated anticipation in the foyer.

Conclusion: An evening for big ears and open hearts

Those who want to experience symphonic wind music at the highest level encounter a special evening in Amberg with depth, dynamics, and acoustic elegance. The Saxon Wind Philharmonic combines tradition, passion, and top quality into a concert that resonates long after. Being there live is worthwhile.