Beethoven and Staud: A musical evening in the St. Florian Abbey!

Beethoven and Staud: A musical evening in the St. Florian Abbey!

This evening, May 30, 2025, the music lovers await a very special concert in the historic environment of the St. Florian basilica. The Bruckner Orchestra Linz, under the direction of Markus Poschner, will present a varied program that includes works by Ludwig van Beethoven and contemporary composers.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. with the overture E major to the opera * Fidelio * by Beethoven, which was composed in 1807 and is very popular in the musical world. This crisp, six and a half hour introduction sets the right tone for the evening. The sonorous journey continues with Johannes Staud's piece *Where the Reality Trembles *, which was specially composed for drums and orchestras. Christoph Sietzen will shine as a solo drummer. With a length of 22 minutes, this work offers an exciting modernity in contrast to the classic sounds of Beethoven, such as oe1.orf.at reports.

a festival for the senses

Another highlight of the evening is the improvisation according to Hubert von Goisern's song *Jodler for Willi *, which is also presented by Christoph Sietzen on the Marimba. With a period of over four minutes, this piece ensures a refreshing touch. The other pieces from Beethoven's repertoire are impressive and include the three overtures to the opera *Leonore *, which were created from 1805 to 1807. The lovingly designed performances of overtures No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, which together offer over 39 minutes of playing time, reinforce the emotional connection of the audience to these masterpieces. The Bruckner Orchestra Linz brings both the intensity and the lightness of the music into its own.

But the program has even more to offer: In an exciting addition, the work * Epitaph * of the Estonian composer Erki-Sven Tüür, who started his music career 40 years ago, is heard. Tüür, who is known for his unique style, will perform for the first time in the St. Florian basilica this evening. His * epitaph * for Anton Bruckner is organically interwoven with Bruckner's 7th Symphony and gives the concert an additional dimension, such as [Stiftskonzerte.at] (https://www.stiftskonzerte.at/programm-und-karten/bruckner- orchester-linz-markus-poschner/) describes in detail.

an unforgettable evening

The audience can look forward to an evening full of musical highlights, which not only makes the hearts of classic music fans beat faster, but also puts the commitment of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz under the foreground under Markus Poschner. The combination of classic and modern elements promises to become an unforgettable experience. While the legendary sounds of Beethoven vibrate through the basilica, contemporary composition is not neglected - a truly harmonious work of the past and present.

be there when the Bruckner Orchestra Linz takes the stage tonight and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of music!