Wuppertaler Musiksommer
Wuppertaler Musiksommer 2023
This is the 14th time, the Wuppertal campus of the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln and the Historische Stadthalle are jointly organising the Wuppertaler Musiksommer which includes international music masterclasses and the Jugendkulturpreis, an award for cultural projects by young people.
Here you find an overview of the concerts.
INTERNATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITION OF DR. JÖRG MITTELSTEN SCHEID
INTERNATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITION OF Dr. Jörg Mittelsten Scheid (22 – 25 August 2023)
For the seventh time the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln and the Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal open their doors for the International Organ Competition between 22 and 25 August 2023. The designated instrument for the competition and ensuing concerts is the Sauer Organ in the internationally renowned Großer Saal of the Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal. A high calibre jury guarantees the quality of the competition and decides on the awards.
With the kind support of the Mittelsten Scheid family.
Application deadline: 12 May 2023
conditions of participation
THE COMPETITION
The competition consists of a preliminary round (via submission of MP3 recordings), two public competition rounds in the Historische Stadthalle between 22 – 24 August 2023 and a concert given by the winners on 25 August 2023.
Preliminary round (via MP3 upload)
The MP3 files to be submitted must include:
1. A fast movement from one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s six trio sonatas
2. The first or last movement from one of the following symphonies:
Charles Marie Widor, Symphony No. 6, No. 8
Louis Vierne, Symphony No. 2, No. 3, No. 6
Intermediate round (22 + 23/8/2023)
The following are to be played in the intermediate round: a programme of your choice, including a work composed after 1980. Total duration: maximum 40 minutes
Final Round (24/8/2023)
A programme of 50 to 60 minutes in length. The selection is free in terms of the number of works, epochs and composers, but a work by Max Reger is mandatory. You should choose from the following works: one of the chorale fantasias or one of op. 46, op. 57, op. 135b. The programme must not contain a piece from the previous rounds. The decision of the jury will take into account th concept for programme and the public performance.
Winners’ Concert (25/8/2023)
The competition winners will give a public concert performance of works from their competition repertoire on Friday 25 August 2023 at 8 pm. Judges will select the pieces together with the winners after the final round.
JURY
Prof. Dr. Winfried Bönig, organist of Cologne cathedral (chairman)
Iveta Apkalna
Dr. Naji Hakim
PRIZES
1st prize: € 8,000
2nd prize: € 5,000
3rd prize: € 3,000
GENERAL INFORMATION
COMPETITION OFFICE
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal GmbH
Ms. Ann Kathrin Heinz
Johannisberg 40
42103 Wuppertal
Germany
Tel. +49 202 24589-11
Fax +49 202 455198
heinz(at)stadthalle.de
CONCERT VENUE
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal
Johannisberg 40
42103 Wuppertal
ORGANISER
Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in cooperation with Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal GmbH
International masterclasses
International masterclasses
6 – 13 August 2023
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: 7 July 2023
lecturers
FLUTE | Prof. Dirk Peppel
OBOE | Manuel Bilz
VIOLIN | Prof. Anette von Hehn
CELLO | Prof. Gabriel Schwabe
GUITAR | Prof. Gerhard Reichenbach
SINGING | Matthias Minnich
General Information
ARTISTIC DIRECTION AND COORDINATION
Prof. Dr. Lutz-Werner Hesse
Tel. +49 202 310846
Write an E-Mail
VENUE FOR THE MASTERCLASSES
Wuppertal campus of the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
Günter Wand Haus
Sedanstraße 15
42275 Wuppertal
OPENING CONCERT OF THE COURSE LECTURERS
Sunday, 6 August 2023, 6 pm
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal
Großer Saal
Johannisberg 40
42103 Wuppertal
FINAL CONCERT BY SELECTED COURSE PARTICIPANTS
Sunday, 13 August 2023, 11 am
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal
Großer Saal
Johannisberg 40
42103 Wuppertal
OVERNIGHT OPTIONS
B&B-Hotel (Schwebebahnhaltestelle “Kluse”)
McDreams-Hotel (Schwebahnhaltestelle “Robert Daum-Platz“)
Also-Hotel (Schwebebahnhaltestelle “Völklinger Straße”)
Flemings Express-Hotel Wuppertal (Schwebebahnhaltestelle “Döppersberg“ oder „Kluse“)
ibis Wuppertal City (Schwebebahnhaltestelle Kluse)
ORGANISER
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal GmbH in cooperation with the Wuppertal campus of the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
Participation conditions for download
Guided tours
Guided tours through the Historische Stadthalle are always a wonderful experience. Wander through all the rooms at you leisure, learn about the more than 100 hundred-year-old history of the magnificent building dating from the time of Emperor William II and discover corners that are usually hidden from visitors’ eye.
Special tours
We are pleased to offer individual guided tours through the building. These can, however, take place only as and when permitted by the plan of rehearsals and other events. Changes at short notice are therefore possible.
The special guided tour (duration aprox. 90 min), costs 100 euros plus VAT for groups of up to 20 people. Above that number, the charge is 5 euros plus VAT per person.
Special tours in English are also offered (price on request).
Your point of contact
Weddings
Just say “I do”
The wedding of your dreams is due in part to a venue that matches your big day. Enjoy the celebration in the splendid atmosphere of our wonderful building. Let us thoroughly spoil you (and your 50 to 500 guests).
The wedding ceremony becomes an event in itself when it takes place in one of our magnificent rooms. In principle, your journey to seventh heaven can start any day (but Sunday) between 9 am and 3 pm by arrangement with the registry office.
First, coordinate your preferred date with our office: Ms. Lea Bast and Ms. Hannah Zimmermann, Tel. +49 202 24589-67 and -78 or by e-mail (bast(at)stadthalle.de and zimmermann(at)stadthalle.de). You are welcome to view our facilities. Please make an appointment to do so.
Then you should sort out the remaining details with the registry office (Standesamt): Tel. +49 202 563-6114 or 5164.
Most wedding ceremonies take place in our beautiful Majolika Saal West. We charge 380 Euros for making the room available for two hours in order to hold the ceremony.
But of course you can also get married in any of the other magnificent rooms. The picturesque traditional slate cottage in the garden of the Historische Stadthalle also offers a charming alternative for weddings in a very small intimate setting (max. 5 persons). We charge 295 Euros for an occupancy of two hours (incl. room hire and staff costs). We would be pleased to supply you with the details and conditions for all the other rooms.
If you wish, we will take care of your extra arrangements and organize a musical programme tailored to your personal wishes and requirements. We would also be pleased to take care of the appropriate floral decorations.
Your points of contact
Write an e-mail
LET'S PARTY
What more ideal combination could there be than a wedding ceremony in the Historische Stadthalle followed by a fantastic reception with a dream menu prepared specially for you?
Culinaria, our in-house catering service, will put together a complete package comprising a selection of choice food and drinks, table settings and decoration and the hiring of the complete Rossini Restaurant – package from 89 Euros per person. Whether you would prefer to have a copious buffet with a wide variety of dishes or rather be served at your table, we will meet your every wish. Please note that hiring of the room is only included when an event takes place in the Rossini Restaurant.
With Culinaria you can enjoy a lifetime of wonderful parties starting with your wedding day all the way through to your silver wedding anniversary.
Carsten von Bauer would be pleased to offer you his expertise and creativity and to advise and inform you about all the possible (and seemingly impossible) ways of organizing receptions and parties.
Visit the Culinaria website with its wealth of detailed information on the subject of parties and dream weddings in the Historic Stadthalle. You can ask online questions about menus with no obligation whatsoever.
CATERING REQUESTS
CONTACT
LAURA MACHINECK
Event consultant
Tel. +49 202 870565-17
Write an e-mail
MARTINA SCHLIEBS
Lead event consultant
Tel. +49 202 870565-11
Write an e-mail
REGISTRY OFFICE WUPPERTAL
Tel. +49 202 563-6114
or +49 202 563-5164
School leavers’ ball
Keep calm and dance at the School Leavers’ Ball
Celebrate your graduation from school in style with a School Leavers’ ball at the Historische Stadthalle.
Step out onto the red carpet in glamorous evening wear to a frenzied storm of flashing cameras just like the stars: a glittering ball awaits you in the Großer Saal.
Enjoy the occasion with your family, friends and teachers in our unique, historic setting and just pop those champagne corks to celebrate passing your final school exams.
A good sparkling of course requires the matching culinary highlights (for up to 800 people) arranged by our in house Culinaria catering company, who will also provide you with a large variety of gala buffet ideas.
Good planning is everything. So get in touch with our team:
You are very welcome to come and view our venue. Please just arrange a meeting to do so.
Assistance with your particular fringe programme is just as much part of our service as providing you with information on security and GEMA. We are here to help!
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
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International masterclasses 2023
Masterclass violin:
Prof. Annette von Hehn
For students, graduates and advanced school pupils, who want to study music.
COURSE CONTENTS
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Sound production, awareness of stylistic differentiation and the individual languages of specific composers, conscious and personal music-making
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Guidance for optimized time management during practicing
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Practical assistance with individual technical questions
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
PROF. ANNETTE VON HEHN
studied at the Juilliard School with Dorothy DeLay and Itzhak Perlman and at the UdK Berlin with Ilan Gronich. In addition to solo appearances with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, among others, she has performed worldwide as a member of the ATOS Trio, founded 20 years ago. She is also professor of piano chamber music at the Accademia Perosi in Biella, Italy. www.atostrio.com
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Masterclass Violoncello:
Prof. GABRIEL SCHWABE
For students, graduates and advanced school pupils, who want to study music.
COURSE CONTENTS
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Working on works of the cello literature with a focus on the important works of the concert- sonata and solo repertoire
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work on technical basics for advanced students (exercises for the right and left hand, sound production)
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work on artistic concepts and their convincing implementation and presentation
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
PROF. GABRIEL SCHWABE
is the winner of the Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann in Berlin, the Concours Rostropovich in Paris and the Pierre Fournier Award in London. He has worked as a soloist with orchestras such as the London Philharmonia, NDR Radiophilharmonie and the RSB Berlin under conductors such as Marek Janowski, Michael Sanderling and Dennis Russell Davies. He also teaches at the Maastricht Conservatory and plays an instrument by Giuseppe Guarneri (Cremona, 1695). www.gabrielschwabe.com
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International masterclasses 2023
Masterclass GUITAR:
Prof. GERHARD REICHENBACH
COURSE CONTENTS
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workshop on technique and tone formation (design depends on the size of the group)
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working on concert literature of the classical guitar from all epochs (Renaissance to 21st century)
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professional preparation for performances and dealing with stage fright
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
PROF. GERHARD REICHENBACH
is a graduate of the HfMT Cologne/Wuppertal and the Athens Conservatory. International concert activity as soloist, chamber musician and soloist with orchestra. Numerous premieres of contemporary music. Pedagogical engagement by organising own festivals and in artistic promotion of young talents. www.reichenbachguitar.com
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
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International masterclasses 2021
Masterclass singing:
Kerstin Dill
For students, graduates and advanced school pupils, who want to study music.
COURSE CONTENTS
- Lessons for interested newly formed or experienced ensembles with regard to successful ensemble playing and harmonious interpretation.
- Joint work on listening to each other and on communication within the group.
- For formations in any instrumentation with free choice of repertoire.
- Open lessons with the aim of a successful final audition.
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
KERSTIN DILL
Kerstin Dill studied with Ida Bieler, the Alban Berg Quartet, the Artemis Quartet and with Günter Pichler. She received awards at the German Music Competition, Premio Paolo Borciani and London International String Quartet Competition, among others.
From 2002 to 2015 she was Primaria of the Signum Quartet. Her discography includes works by Schubert, Bartok, Debussy but also by Thuille, Rihm and Orff. Chamber music partners include J. and C. Widmann, L. Fleisher, N. Mönkemeyer, N. Altstaedt, I. Levit and K. Armstrong.
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
International masterclasses 2021
Masterclass trumpet:
Cyrill Sandoz
For students and young people, who are considering a music degree.
REPERTOIRE
free choice of repertoire
Course contents
- basic exercises, shaking down and breathing techniques in the group
- individual lessons with works from baroque to modern trumpet music, orchestral parts and etudes
- audition preparation / training foreplay
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
CYRILL SANDOZ
Cyril Sandoz studied at the Music Academy in Basel with Klaus Schuhwerk and the Musikhochschule Karlsruhe with Reinhold Friedrich. Since 2007 he has been the principal trumpet in the Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra and since 2012 he is lecturer at the HfMT Cologne / Wuppertal. He is also a member of various chamber music ensembles.
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
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International masterclasses 2023
Masterclass flute:
Prof. Dirk Peppel
Teaching profile depending on participant
- the preparation of important pieces in the flute repertoire for both flute and piano or for flute solos as an addition to degree course work or as preparation for exams
- the preparation of important repertoire pieces for entrance exams in combination with providing appropriate advice on degree courses
- the preparation of important solo pieces that are part of the orchestral repertoire in preparation for auditions
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45– 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
PROF. DIRK PEPPEL
Dirk Peppel studied in Essen with Matthias Rütters. He attended master classes among others at M. Larrieux and J. P. Rampal. More than 25 years, he was principal flutist of the Badische Staatskapelle Karlsruhe. Since 2004 he is professor of flute and chamber music at the HfMT Cologne / Wuppertal. His focus is on contemporary music. He was guest lecturerat the Universidad de Ciencias y Artes, Mexico. www.dirkpeppel.com
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
International masterclasses 2021
Masterclass clarinet:
Michael Schmidt
For students and young people who aim to study music.
REPERTOIRE
free choice of repertoire
Course contents
- Preparation of important pieces in the clarinet repertoire from different periods in individual and group lessons
- Audition and exam preparation, performance coaching and basics
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
MICHAEL SCHMIDT
Michael Schmidt started studying in Weimar and later on in Detmold with Prof. H. D. Klaus. Since 1994 he is the principal clarinet with the Staatsorchester Darmstadt and the "Festspielorchester Bayreuth". Frequently he is guest with the "Bayrische Staatsoper", the "hr-Sinfonieorchester und the "Deutsche Oper Berlin". Since 2003 he is teaching clarinet and methodology and didactics at the "Akademie für Tonkunst Darmstadt".
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
International masterclasses 2021
Masterclass singing:
Dorothea Brandt
For students and young people who aim to study music.
REPERTOIRE
free choice of repertoire from song, opera, oratorio of all epochs
Course contents
- Joint bodywork
- Development of the repertoire brought along in individual lessons with special attention to the participation of the body. What does my body have to accomplish in order to be able to meet certain technical requirements and at the same time to serve e.g. expression, interpretation, stage presence?
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
DOROTHEA BRANDT
Dorothea Brandt studied at the Hochschule für Musik Saar with Professor Yaron Windmüller. After many years of permanent engagement at the Wuppertaler Bühnen, she is now employed as a freelance singer at the Elberfelder Mädchenkurrende and Singpause Düsseldorf, among others. www.dorotheabrandt.de
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International masterclasses 2023
Masterclass singing:
Matthias Minnich
For students, graduates and young people, who are considering a music degree.
REPERTOIRE
free choice of repertoire
Course contents
How can I use my instrument at the service of musical expression through economic singing? As part of the vocal course, participants from the fields of song, opera and oratorio can work on the interaction of vocal and breathing techniques and interpretation. The repertoire is free. In intensive lessons there is the possibility to respond individually to questions and needs of the students.
DURATION
daily between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
Matthias Minnich
Matthias Minnich studied singing at the Detmold University of Music with Heiner Eckels. He continued his studies with Carol Richardson-Smith and attended master classes with Thomas Hampson, Rudolf Piernay and Thomas Quasthoff, among others. Matthias Minnich performs internationally and teaches at the conservatories in Cologne/ Wuppertal and Hanover. His repertoire ranges from the oratorios and passions of Bach, Handel and Mozart to Mendelssohn, Brahms and Verdi. Lied settings from Schubert to Mahler and Richard Strauss form a second focus.
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
International masterclasses 2021
Masterclass piano:
Prof. Dr. Florence Millet
For students, graduates and young people who aim to study music or are preparing concerts.
REPERTOIRE
Works from three different eras
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
PROF. DR. FLORENCE MILLET
Studies Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris, Master and Doctor in Musical Arts from the State University of New York with Gilbert Kalish. Intensive study of contemporary music, working with prominent composers (Boulez). Member of Ensemble Intercontemporain and Lions Gate Trio. www.florencemillet.com
WUPPERTALER MUSIKSOMMER
THIS IS WHAT SUMMER SOUNDS LIKE
International masterclasses 2023
Masterclass oboe:
Manuel Bilz
For all participants (depending on instrumental level) daily group sessions on the tonal and technical fundamentals of oboe playing.
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the preparation of important pieces in the oboe repertoire for both oboe and piano or for oboe solos as an addition to degree course work or as preparation for exams
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the preparation of important reperoire pieces for entrance exams in combination with providing appropriate advice on degree courses
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the preparation of important solo pieces that are part of the orchestral repertoire in preparation for auditions
DURATION
daily between 10 am – 1 pm
and 3 pm – 6 pm
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
45 – 60 minutes (depending on the number of participants)
MAX. NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
8 – 10
MANUEL BILZ
studied with Günther Passin. He was a member of the „European Union Youth Orchestra“ (EUYO). From 1999 to 2001 he was principal oboist in the orchestra of the National Theatre in Mannheim. Since 2001 he has been principal oboist in the WDR Symphony Orchestra. He is also a member of the „Matsumoto Festival Orchestra“ in Japan, founded by Seiji Ozawa.
