When does the 3rd Symphony Concert Journey Through the Stars take place?

The concert takes place on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 19:30.

Where is the concert held?

The venue is the Great House of the Music Theatre in the Revier at Kennedyplatz in 45881 Gelsenkirchen.

What works are on the program?

John Williams’ Star Wars, Enrico Chapela's Magnetar for electric cello and orchestra, and Gustav Holst's Suite The Planets will be performed.

Who conducts the New Philharmonic Westphalia?

The musical direction is taken by Rasmus Baumann.

Who plays the solo cello?

Felix Drake, solo cellist of the New Philharmonic Westphalia, takes on the solo part on the electric cello.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 16 Euros according to the available event information.

Journey Through the Stars Live in Gelsenkirchen

Name: 3rd Symphony Concert – Journey Through the Stars
Start: 2026-11-09T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-09T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Musiktheater im Revier – Großes Haus

Journey Through Sound Worlds Between Star Wars and Magnetars

On November 9, 2026, the Great House of the Music Theatre in the Revier transforms into a musical observatory. The 3rd Symphony Concert of the New Philharmonic Westphalia takes the audience from the famous space fanfare from John Williams’ Star Wars through Enrico Chapela's electrifying cello concerto Magnetar to Gustav Holst's monumental suite The Planets.

When the Orchestra Opens the Cosmos

John Williams’ iconic Star Wars theme sets the stage with radiant brass, precise synchronization, and a sound dramaturgy that immediately conjures grand cinematic images. Afterwards, the musical space expands: Under the direction of Rasmus Baumann, the New Philharmonic Westphalia unfolds a concert dramaturgy between orchestral power, rhythmic tension, and sparkling sound colors.

Electric Cello Meets Magnetars

At the heart of the evening is Felix Drake, solo cellist of the New Philharmonic Westphalia. With his electric cello, he interprets Enrico Chapela's Magnetar, a concerto inspired by astrophysics and the extreme forces of neutron stars. Plucked impulses, aggressive soundscapes, and pulsating orchestral movements connect classical concert tradition with the energy of heavy metal.

Holst's Planets as the Archetype of Science Fiction Music

Gustav Holst's The Planets forms the final highlight of the starry journey. The suite, composed in 1920, combines powerful tutti, mysterious string colors, and furious rhythmic accents. Its orchestral scoring has profoundly shaped the sound language of later science fiction films and remains one of the most popular works in the symphonic repertoire.

A Concert Experience Full of Light, Depth, and Movement

The live atmosphere in the Great House promises an evening where acoustics and stage performance have an immediate impact: from the radiant brass sound of the film music classic to the electric resonances of the solo cello to the overwhelming finale of Holst's Planets. Classical music fans, film music lovers, and curious explorers can expect a concert experience bridging science, fantasy, and musical boundary challenges.

Conclusion: The journey through the stars brings together three different perspectives on the cosmos and transforms them into an engaging symphonic evening. Those who wish to experience orchestral sound power, modern concert music, and great film music live should not miss this concert at the Music Theatre in the Revier.