When does the concert begin?

The foyer concert begins on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

What is the entrance fee?

The ticket price is reported to be 17 euros.

Where does the event take place?

At the Music Theater in the Ruhr area, Großes Haus, at Kennedyplatz 1 in Gelsenkirchen.

Which works are on the program?

Works by Caroline Shaw, Joseph Haydn, and Maurice Ravel will be performed.

Is the location barrier-free?

Yes, the Music Theater in the Ruhr area has barrier-free access and elevators for wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility.

Are there parking options?

Yes, limited parking spaces on Rolandstraße are available about an hour before the performance.

New Philharmonie Westfalen live in Gelsenkirchen

Name: 4th Foyer Concert - Three Visions - A Quartet
Start: 2026-05-17T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T14:30:00+02:00
Location: Musiktheater im Revier (MiR) - Großes Haus

A foyer concert full of sound colors, elegance, and great chamber music

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the Music Theater in the Ruhr area in Gelsenkirchen opens its foyer world for a special chamber music experience: the 4th Foyer Concert featuring Three Visions - A Quartet. The New Philharmonie Westfalen brings a quiet, concentrated tension to the stage that only a string quartet can create - immediate, finely drawn, and with great emotional depth.

Fresh perspectives for chamber music

The program includes three works that weave different sound languages and epochs into a dense live experience: Caroline Shaw's Entr'acte, Joseph Haydn's String Quartet No. 3 in C major, op. 76 Kaiser Quartet, and Maurice Ravel's String Quartet in F major. It is precisely this juxtaposition that makes the morning captivating: classical form, modern colorfulness, and impressionistic finesse come together in a musical dialogue.

A special space for fine nuances

The foyer of the MiR lends the concert an intimate atmosphere, where every bow stroke and every dynamic nuance becomes tangible. The proximity to the musicians intensifies the audience's mood, while the architecture of the building and the exhibits by Yves Klein visually enhance the concert experience. Thus, a format emerges that relies not on size, but on presence - on direct resonance, clear acoustics, and the magic of the moment.

An orchestra capable of chamber music

The New Philharmonie Westfalen excels not only in symphonic performances but also in chamber music at the highest level, which is one of the ensemble's strengths. Since 1996, the orchestra has been one of the defining sound bodies in the Ruhr area, bringing together around 120 musicians from about 20 nations. Under the direction of General Music Director Rasmus Baumann, the NPW has developed numerous new concert formats and continuously expanded its musical range.

Live moment with character

This foyer concert is aimed at listeners who appreciate chamber musical precision, stylistic contrasts, and a special closeness to the events. Anyone wanting to experience the fine orchestration of a quartet, the interplay of tension and relaxation, and the solemn calm of a Sunday concert will find a concentrated, high-quality live experience here.

Conclusion

The 4th Foyer Concert - Three Visions - A Quartet promises a musical morning full of elegance, intensity, and sonic depth. Those wanting to experience the special atmosphere of the Music Theater in the Ruhr live should not miss this concert.