J.S. Bach, BWV 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme"
J.S. Bach, Magnificat in D-Dur
G.P. Telemann, "Die Hirten bei der Krippe"
Anna Terterjan, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Jan Hübner, tenor
Matthias Lüderitz, bass
Stadtkantorei Soltau
Kammersinfonie Hannover
Leitung: Bettina Hevendehl
Songs and texts by Bertolt Brecht about city life and city survival. Music by Paul Dessau, Hanns Eisler, Kurt Weill, Kurt Schwaen and others, arranged by the Bremer Kaffeehaus-Orchester.
Manja Stefan, Julie Comparini, Evelyn Gramel, voice
Bremer Kaffeehaus-Orchester
Post-concert discussion with Dr. Karl Bronke, director of social services and coordinator for refugee housing in Bremen, and a representative of the refugee task force in Bremen.
Moderation: Peter Schenk
Eintritt frei
J.S. Bach, Weihnachts-Oratorium
Jenny Högström, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
David Munderloh, tenor
Reiner Schneider- Warteburg, baritone
Choir of St. Stephan
Ensemble Combassal (dir. by Ralph Stelzenmüller)
Conducted by: Reiner Schneider- Warteburg
J.S. Bach, Weihnachts-Oratorium
Jenny Högström, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
David Munderloh, tenor
Reiner Schneider- Warteburg, baritone
Choir of St. Stephan
Ensemble Combassal (dir. by Ralph Stelzenmüller)
Conducted by: Reiner Schneider- Warteburg
J.D. Zelenka, Magnificat in D ZWV 108
J.S. Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten I-III, BWV 248
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock
J.D. Zelenka, Magnificat in D ZWV 108
J.S. Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten I-III, BWV 248
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock
J.D. Zelenka, Magnificat in D ZWV 108
J.S. Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten I-III, BWV 248
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock
J.D. Zelenka, Magnificat in D ZWV 108
J.S. Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten I-III, BWV 248
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock
J.D. Zelenka, Magnificat in D ZWV 108
J.S. Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten I-III, BWV 248
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock
J.D. Zelenka, Magnificat in D ZWV 108
J.S. Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten I-III, BWV 248
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock
J.D. Zelenka, Magnificat in D ZWV 108
J.S. Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten I-III, BWV 248
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock
Is the EU a housing syndicate or a house full of roommates? Robert Griess' latest program is a cabaret frenzy of comic figures: do-gooders hunting down privileges, the superrich straddled between tax evasion and charity galas, artists haunted by the threat of creative prostitution, and "Alfons von Ascheberg-Aldenhoven", Germany's craziest financial consultant.
Robert Griess, cabarettist
Julie Comparini, voice
Special Guest: Dr. Felix Patzelt, physicist, researches the mechanisms that drive extreme fluctuations in financial markets Bremer Kaffeehaus-Orchester
Moderation: Peter Schenk
Free admission
Das Jüngste Gericht
Oratorio by Dietrich Buxtehude
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Marie-Luise Wernenburg, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Benjamin Kirchner, tenor
Ulrich Maier, bass
Conducted by: Tobias Gravenhorst
A capella choral works and poetry of the German Romantic era.
Johanna Wokalek, recitation
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Directed by Thomas Hengelbrock
A capella choral works and poetry of the German Romantic era.
Johanna Wokalek, recitation
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Directed by Thomas Hengelbrock
A capella choral works and poetry of the German Romantic era.
Johanna Wokalek, recitation
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Directed by Thomas Hengelbrock
J.S. Bach, h-moll Messe
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Mirko Ludwig, tenor
Jan-Bernd Strauß, bass
Vokalensemble Esens
Weserbergland Barockorchester
Conducted by: Inka Drengemann-Steudtner
J.S. Bach, cantatas BWV 96 "Herr Christ, der einige Gottessohn" as part of church services.
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Bernhard Scheffel, tenor
Ulrich Maier, bass
Unser Lieben Frauen boys' choir
Orchestra "Laudate-Cantate"
Conducted by: Ansgar Müller-Nanninga
Sky, Earth and Sea: the three realms of life on Earth, providing both habitat and a place for projecting human hopes, dreams and adventures.
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor\ Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Concept and direction: Olof Boman
Sky, Earth and Sea: the three realms of life on Earth, providing both habitat and a place for projecting human hopes, dreams and adventures.
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor\ Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Concept and direction: Olof Boman
Whether living in a circus wagon (Ökodorf), a 19th-century villa (Lesum) or a regular apartment house (Marßel), the 33,000 residents of the five districts that comprise Bremen-Burglesum share a common history and community. How will life in Burglesum develop in the coming years? What do its citizens want and how can they achieve it? Interviews and discussions with Burglesumer guests and the audience.
Music: Manja Stefan, Evelyn Gramel and Julie Comparini (voice) and the Bremer Kaffeehaus-Orchester
Film: Historic tour of Burglesum with film footage presented by Bremen's film archivist Daniel Tilgner
Guests: Kay Borchers, Florian Boehlke, Florian Giese, Anna Jäger and Olaf Mosel
Moderation: Kai-Ole Hausen and Peter Schenk, Arbeitnehmerkammer Bremen
Free admission
J.S. Bach, cantatas BWV 149 "Man singet mit Freude vom Sieg" and BWV 50, "Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft" as part of church services.
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Bernhard Scheffel, tenor
Ulrich Maier, bass
Unser Lieben Frauen boys' choir
Orchestra "Laudate-Cantate"
Conducted by: Ansgar Müller-Nanninga
Ned Rorem, Poems of Love and the Rain
Ian Wilson, Games
Julie Comparini, mezzo-soprano
Yonit Kosovske, piano
With projected images from the photo-collage series "Inferno" by Piet Wessing.
Composer Ian Wilson will be in attendance.
Cantatas by J.S. Bach and G.P. Telemann
Marie-Luise Wernenburg, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Henning Kaiser, tenor
Markus Flaig, bass
Fiori Concertati
Conducted by Matthias Hengelbrock
Henry Purcell, Dido and Aeneas Opera in three acts
Libretto by Nahum Tate
Scenic Concert
International Musikfest Hamburg / Salzburger Festspiele / Rheingau Musikfestival
Concept and stage direction: Thomas Hengelbrock
Choreography: Gail Skrela
Texts: Johanna Wokalek
Dido: Kate Lindsey
Aeneas: Benedict Nelson
Belinda: Katja Stuber
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor and soloists
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Thomas Hengelbrock
J.S. Bach, Kantate BWV 67, "Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ" as part of church services.
Julie Comparini, alto
Mirko Ludwig, tenor
Max Ciolek, bass
Ostfriesisches Kammerorchester
Conducted by: Markus Nitt
J.S. Bach, Cantata BWV 30, "Freue dich, erlöste Schar" as part of church services.
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Bernhard Scheffel, tenor
Ulrich Maier, bass
Orchestra "Laudate-Cantate"
Conducted by Ansgar Müller-Nanninga
Giuseppe Verdi, La Traviata
Olga Peretyatko, Atalla Ayan , Ludovic Tézier, Christina Daletska
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado
Stage Direction: Rolando Villazón
Giuseppe Verdi, La Traviata
Olga Peretyatko, Atalla Ayan , Ludovic Tézier, Christina Daletska
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor\ Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado
Stage Direction: Rolando Villazón
Giuseppe Verdi, La Traviata
Olga Peretyatko, Atalla Ayan , Ludovic Tézier, Christina Daletska
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor\ Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble
Conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado
Stage Direction: Rolando Villazón
Three Easter cantatas by J.S. Bach:
BWV 12, "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen"
BWV 104 "Du Hirte Israel"
BWV 191 "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
Anna Terterjan, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto\
Bremer Ratsmusik
Vocal Ensemble "terra nova"
Conducted by: Katja Zerbst
J.S. Bach, Cantata BWV 67, "Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ" as part of church services.
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Bernhard Scheffel, tenor
Ulrich Maier, bass
Orchestra "Laudate-Cantate"
Conducted by Ansgar Müller-Nanninga
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
J.S. Bach, Matthäus-Passion
James Gilchrist, Evangelist
Hana Blazíková, soprano
Sophie Harmsen, alto
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Tobias Berndt, bass
Dietrich Henschel, bass
Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
Le Concert Lorrain
Conducted by Christoph Prégardien
Is neuroscientific research being exploited for misogynistic ends? Why is it even important to distinguish between genders? Is a little girl who wants a pink pony hair dryer acting out of "natural instincts"? And last but not least, in what kind of city can women feel "at home"?
Prof. Dr. Maria Anna Kreienbaum, Bergische Uni Wuppertal
Simone Schmollack, Editor of the "taz"
Dr. Esther Schröder, Arbeitnehmerkammer
Pascal von Wroblewsky – voice, percussion, Octapad
Julie Comparini, voice
Renée Allen, horn
Ann Ellsworth, horn
Jens Schöwing, piano
Jürgen Heckel, guitar
Peter Michailow, drums
Max Hughes, bass
Special Guest: Enrico Theresias
Moderation: Peter Schenk, Arbeitnehmerkammer
J.S. Bach, Cantata BWV 117, "Sei Lob und Ehr dem Höchsten Gut" as part of church services.
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Bernhard Scheffel, tenor
Ulrich Maier, bass
Orchestra "Laudate-Cantate"
Conducted by Ansgar Müller-Nanninga
REBELS - Musikfilmfestival Bremen 2015
Opening film of the festival:
John Cage: Journeys in Sound
Live music performance before the film:
Julie Comparini, voice
Ezzat Nashashibi, piano
J.S. Bach, Cantata BWV 41, "Jesus, nun sei gepreiset" as part of church services.
Margaret Hunter, soprano
Julie Comparini, alto
Bernhard Scheffel, tenor
Ulrich Maier, bass
Orchestra "Laudate-Cantate"
Conducted by Ansgar Müller-Nanninga