Folkwang Kammerorchester Essen: Festive Christmas Concerts
Guests gather in the festively decorated and illuminated Villa Hügel to enjoy seasonal classical music presented by the Folkwang Kammerorchester Essen. Chief conductor Johannes Klumpp leads and moderates a program featuring string compositions from Sammartini, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky. The performance also includes Johann Sebastian Bach's classical work alongside the traditional Advent song Macht hoch die Tür.
What to Expect
Festive chamber orchestra performances inside the historic Villa Hügel.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Bredeney
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Folkwang Kammerorchester Essen e. V.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Classical music and chamber orchestra fans
Vibe
Festive and contemplative
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€€€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Dec 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19: 16 Uhr & 20 Uhr; Dec 20: 11 Uhr & 16 Uhr.
- Parking: Plenty of free parking at Villa Hügel. Cars can enter free of charge from 60 minutes before the concert.
- Accessibility: A limited number of wheelchair spaces are available, requiring advance telephone registration.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a card rather than cash, since the orchestra office and the concert box offices only take cashless payment.
- Book a wheelchair space early by phone with the orchestra office, since Villa Hügel has only a limited number of them.
- Keep hold of the ticket you have, because every performance is sold out and tickets can't be returned or refunded.
- Drive in from an hour before the concert, when the free car park opens, or take the S6 to Essen-Hügel and walk about 300 metres.
- If you're 26 or under and hold a reduced ticket, bring your student or trainee ID, since you'll need to show it.
Special Events & Promotions
- Reduced tickets for pupils, students and trainees up to age 26 who show ID.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the program?
Sammartini's Concerto grosso "Pastorale", Bach's "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" BWV 1, Mendelssohn's String Symphony No. 7 in D minor, the Advent song "Macht hoch die Tür", and Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings in C major.
Who leads the concert?
Chief conductor Johannes Klumpp conducts the Folkwang Kammerorchester and presents the program.
Can I still get tickets?
No. All twelve performances are sold out.
Can I get there by train?
Yes. Take the S6 to Essen-Hügel station, then walk about 300 metres.
Is there wheelchair seating?
Yes, but spaces are limited and you have to book them in advance by phone with the orchestra office.
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