When does the Trio Kontur concert take place?

The concert takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does Trio Kontur perform in Gelsenkirchen?

The venue is the cultural space die flora at Florastraße 26, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

How much is the admission?

Regular admission is 15 Euro. A discounted admission costs 12 Euro.

When does the door open?

According to the event information, doors open at 7:00 PM.

What works are on the program?

The program includes works by Hans Werner Henze, Ernst von Dohnányi, Franz Schubert, and Michael Em Walter. Additionally, Michael Em Walter's String Trio No. 2 will be premiered.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

The cultural venue die flora has barrier-free access, a platform stair lift, and an accessible toilet.

Trio Kontur live in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Trio Kontur
Start: 2026-10-23T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-23T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Kulturraum „die flora“

Trio Kontur brings Henze 100 to life at die flora

On Friday, October 23, 2026, Trio Kontur invites you to an extraordinary chamber music evening at the cultural venue "die flora" in Gelsenkirchen. As part of the anniversary program Henze 100, works by Hans Werner Henze, Ernst von Dohnányi, Franz Schubert, and Michael Em Walter will be performed – a concert blending late romantic richness, modern sound language, and concentrated musical communication.

Four works, two centuries, one intense sound space

The string trio opens an immediate dialogue between violin, viola, and cello. Caroline Frey, Ainis Kasperavičius, and Mathieu Jocqué interpret Henze's trio in three movements with precise synchronization, differentiated articulation, and a keen sense of the changing timbres of this challenging instrumentation.

Ernst von Dohnányi's Serenade in C major, op. 10 introduces the sound world of the early 20th century with late romantic warmth, dance-like movement, and contrasting orchestration. Franz Schubert's String Trio Movement in B major, D 471 adds melodic expansiveness and that lyrical tension which makes Schubert's chamber music so compelling to this day.

Henze between tradition and modernity

Hans Werner Henze's trio in three movements combines historical forms with a concise modern musical language. Allegrettino, Adagio, and Ländler do not merely serve as reflections, but as musically sharpened forms where rhythm, friction, and sonic transparency unleash a special stage effect.

With the world premiere of Michael Em Walter's String Trio No. 2, the evening also clearly focuses on the present. Delicate timbres, pizzicato, and glissandi shape a dynamic process and demonstrate how vibrant and versatile the string trio remains in contemporary concerts.

Chamber music with intimacy and audience mood

The cultural venue "die flora" provides a concentrated space for the three instruments, where every tone, every breath, and every reaction within the ensemble become immediately perceivable. Between the warm cello foundation, dark viola color, and clear violin voice, a dense live atmosphere develops, making musical nuances audible.

The concert evening appeals to classical music lovers as well as to anyone who wants to experience chamber music in a personal, direct concert atmosphere. Conducting takes a backseat, and communication happens from within the ensemble: through eye contact, impulses, counterpoints, and precise collaborative shaping.

Conclusion: A string trio evening between romance and world premiere

Trio Kontur presents in Gelsenkirchen a carefully curated program surrounding Henze 100, which connects musical history and the present. Those who wish to experience the sound intensity of chamber music, the closeness to stage performance, and the excitement of a world premiere will find a special concert evening at die flora. Mark your calendars for October 23, 2026, and experience the concert live.