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Lutz Schumacher’s viola concerto is a contemporary yet entirely tonal work of great emotional expressiveness—partly inspired by film music.

At a time when most new compositions are atonal or experimental in nature, the world premiere of such a work is a true rarity. It finally offers the viola—an instrument rarely heard in a solo role—a grand symphonic stage. For violists, string players, and lovers of this warm-sounding instrument, this is a special event.

Programme:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 (“Pastoral”)
  • Lutz Schumacher: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra (WORLD PREMIERE)
  • Gioachino Rossini: Overture to “William Tell”

Artists:

SOLOIST: Luz E. Sánchez (viola)

ORCHESTRA: Neue Philharmonie Berlin

CONDUCTOR: Andreas Schulz

VENUE: Siemensvilla, Calandrellistraße 7, 12247 Berlin

DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM

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