When does the concert take place?

On October 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Asamsaal in Freising.

Where is the venue located?

In the Asamsaal, Marienplatz 7, 85354 Freising.

What is the ticket price?

Tickets cost from 23 Euros, fees apply at the box office.

Who leads the Kammerorchester Freising?

The direction is taken by Christoph Eglhuber.

What works are on the program?

Included are works by Rossini, Mozart, Gershwin, and Schumann.

How long does the concert last?

The performance is scheduled to last around 2 hours including a break.

Kammerorchester Freising live in Freising

Name: 40 Years of Kammerorchester Freising - From Mozart to Gershwin
Start: 2026-10-04T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Asamsaal

A Anniversary Evening that Brings Classic and Jazz to Life in Freising

Four decades of Kammerorchester Freising culminate in a concert that transforms history, sound culture, and joy of playing into a shared breath. In the Asamsaal, the large symphonic ensemble meets a program that ranges from Mozart to Rossini and Schumann to Gershwin - passionate, stylistically aware, and full of live atmosphere.

An Ensemble with Established Character

Since 1986, Christoph Eglhuber has shaped the Kammerorchester Freising, turning the ensemble into a staple of the regional music scene. The musical arc of this anniversary recalls special moments like the fireworks open airs at Marienplatz, the New Year's concert at the turn of the millennium, and Mozart's Figaro. This evening draws its tension exactly from this: from experience, repertoire depth, and a keen sense for a lively stage performance.

From Classically Shaped Sound to Jazz's Expansiveness

The program promises a concert experience with distinct dramaturgy. Rossini's overture to La Gazza Ladra, Mozart's Concerto in C minor KV 491, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, and Schumann's Rhine Symphony create a trajectory through three centuries of music history. The orchestration alternates between chamber music transparency and full symphonic strength - a dialogue of precision, color, and emotional pull.

Lukas Kuen as Soloist with a Fine Sense for Tension

Returning as soloist is pianist Lukas Kuen, known as a member of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. His role in this program is more than just virtuosic: He blends the structural clarity of classical music with the jazzy pulse that makes Gershwin's sound language so irresistible. In a hall like the Asamsaal, such playing unfolds a special intensity, as the acoustics and proximity draw the audience in immediately.

The Asamsaal as a Mood-Enhancing Stage

The Asamsaal in the old town of Freising is considered a festive, intimate space with a Baroque flair. For an anniversary concert of this kind, it is nearly ideal: The stage carries the energy of a large sound body, while the audience experiences every nuance of articulation and every dynamic turn up close. Those seeking the special mix of concert hall atmosphere, architectural elegance, and musical tension will find the perfect setting here.

A Repertoire for Lovers of Great Melodies

This concert appeals not only to classical connoisseurs but to anyone who wants to be carried away by great melodies, rhythmic elegance, and historical depth. The stylistically wide program reflects the artistic development of the orchestra over four decades while simultaneously opening up the view of the connection between tradition and the present. This is precisely where the brilliance of this evening lies: music as memory, celebration, and new beginning all at once.

The 40th anniversary of the Kammerorchester Freising promises an evening full of colors, musical sovereignty, and moving moments. Anyone wanting to experience great orchestral literature in vibrant form should not miss this concert in the Asamsaal.