When does the 3rd Symphony Concert in Hof begin?

The concert introduction starts at 6:30 PM, and the concert begins at 7:30 PM on November 13, 2026.

Where does the concert take place?

In the Festsaal of the Freiheitshalle Hof, Kulmbacher Str. 4, 95030 Hof.

What works are on the program?

Works by Rued Langgaard, Carl Nielsen, and Jean Sibelius will be performed.

Who plays the solo part?

The clarinet solo is performed by Annelien Van Wauwe.

Who conducts the evening?

The Hofer Symphoniker will be conducted by Hermann Bäumer.

How much are the ticket prices?

Tickets are available from 37.48 Euro.

Northern Lights in Hof: A Grand Symphony Concert Between Expansiveness and Inner Tension

Name: 3rd Symphony Concert – Northern Lights in Hof
Start: 2026-11-13T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-13T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Freiheitshalle Hof

An Evening Full of Nordic Excitement, Color, and Great Sound Direction

With the 3rd Symphony Concert of the 2026/2027 season, the Hofer Symphoniker bring a program titled Northern Lights to the Freiheitshalle Hof that oscillates between poetic expanse, delicate melancholy, and orchestral thrill. On Friday, November 13, 2026, the music of Rued Langgaard, Carl Nielsen, and Jean Sibelius meets the clarinet of Annelien Van Wauwe and the conducting of Hermann Bäumer. The concert introduction at 6:30 PM opens the evening, and the concert begins at 7:30 PM in the Festsaal of Freiheitshalle Hof.

Nordic Sound Worlds That Instantly Get Under Your Skin

Even Langgaard's Polar Star sets the tone: a work that directs the gaze upward with shimmering colors and airy sound language. Immediately following, Upaaagtede Morgenstjerner unfolds its warmly glowing, dreamy side. These two pieces open a panorama in which orchestration is not merely accompaniment but shapes the atmosphere. Those who immerse themselves in the evening will experience a live atmosphere that feels more like a slowly rising northern light than a conventional concert opening.

Carl Nielsen’s Clarinet Concerto as a Character Study with Bite

Following is Carl Nielsen’s Clarinet Concerto op. 57, a modern classic that develops its profile between jarring energy and lyrical intimacy. Annelien Van Wauwe brings exactly the mixture of warmth, virtuosity, and fine line crafting for which she is internationally esteemed. Her accolades, including the ARD Music Competition, the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, and the OPUS KLASSIK for her debut album Belle époque, underscore her authority in the repertoire. In Hof, the interplay between the solo instrument and orchestra is likely to fascinate: a musical dialogue that builds tension and blossoms at the best moment.

Sibelius as a Dramatic Conclusion

In the second part, Jean Sibelius, with his Symphony No. 4 in A minor op. 63, leads us into another world: sparse, concentrated, existential. Hermann Bäumer shapes this into a program that does not rely on superficial effects but on inner tension and precise conducting. The Fourth belongs to those works that fill the space with silence, density, and resilience. Especially in the acoustics of the Freiheitshalle Hof, this creates a concert experience that resonates long after.

The Freiheitshalle Hof as a Generous Stage for Grand Symphony

The Festsaal of the Freiheitshalle Hof is one of the largest event halls in the city and the Hof district, with over 3,400 seats. Adjacent is the Volksfestplatz with around 350 free parking spaces; additionally, there are accessible parking spots and good public transport connections. For visitors, this creates a straightforward concert evening with short distances, clear arrival, and plenty of room for anticipation.

This symphony concert combines Nordic sound magic, an international soloist, and a pointed program into an evening for all who want to experience great orchestral art live. Those attending in Hof will not receive routine but a musical event full of intensity, color, and emotional depth.