University Orchestra Regensburg brings Dvořák and Korngold to the Audimax

An evening between departure, wanderlust, and symphonic grandeur

When the University Orchestra Regensburg tunes in for its semester concert at the Audimax of the University of Regensburg, two masterpieces come together that open the view wide: Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95, and Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35. The program is complemented by Ernest Bloch's Hiver-Printemps, B.31. Arn Goerke will be conducting, and as a soloist, David Peterhoff will be featured on the violin. The concert will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Audimax of the University of Regensburg and promises a classical concert experience with great emotional range.

The Power of the New World

Dvořák's symphony is one of the most popular works in the concert repertoire because it transforms wanderlust, tension, and melodic richness into a grand orchestral arc. This is precisely the allure of this evening: The music tells of departure and orientation, of sound colors that mediate between the old and new worlds. In the Audimax, a live atmosphere unfolds, focusing on directness - clear sound, present orchestration, and the palpable energy of a large student sound body.

Korngold between Hollywood and High Romanticism

Korngold's Violin Concerto brings a special color to the evening. The composer, who left Europe in the 1930s and became one of the defining film music composers of the 20th century in America, blends fiery virtuosity with a shimmering, almost cinematic tone in the concerto. This mixture of dramatic thematic development, lyrical expansiveness, and radiant harmony creates the exact audience mood that characterizes a strong concert experience: focused, moved, and met with growing applause at the end of each grand phrase.

A space for grand gestures

The Audimax is the largest lecture hall at the University of Regensburg and provides the appropriate stage for symphonic intensity. The venue is accessible; there are good public transport connections with the University of Regensburg, and for drivers, the university's underground garage is available, which can be used free of charge during the concert. The gastronomic side is also arranged: there are service points for drinks and snacks in the foyer, rounding off the evening not only musically but also atmospherically.

What visitors can expect

This concert combines repertoire strength, fresh student energy, and a clear programmatic idea: works that traverse continents, epochs, and sound worlds. Those who experience Dvořák, Korngold, and Bloch live will not receive routine, but a musical field of tension full of contrasts, colors, and emotions. A visit is worthwhile for all who seek great classical music, strong solo parts, and a lively live experience in Regensburg.

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