When does the concert start and how long does it last

The start is on Friday, 14.11.2025 at 19:30 in the Festsaal of the Freiheitshalle Hof. With an intermission, a total duration of around 2 hours is realistic.

What works will be played

The program includes Bacewicz Overture for Orchestra, Korngold Violin Concerto in D major op. 35 and Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 in A minor op. 44.

Who are the soloist and conductor

Violinist Tianwa Yang performs as the soloist, with conductor Tianyi Lu leading the musical direction.

What do the tickets cost

Single tickets for symphony concerts are available starting from 31 Euros, depending on the seating group. Discounts for students and pupils up to 26 years are 50 percent.

Is there a concert introduction

Yes, an introduction takes place at 18:30 in the upper festsaal foyer.

How to get to and park at the Freiheitshalle

The Freiheitshalle is centrally located in Hof. Bus stop directly in front of the building, numerous parking options are available at the Volksfestplatz and surrounding areas.

Nostalgia and Shine: Hofer Symphoniker Enchants Hof with Korngold and Rachmaninoff Live in the Festsaal

Name: 3rd Symphony Concert of the Hofer Symphoniker
Start: 2025-11-14 19:30:00
End: 2025-11-14 19:30:00
Location: Freiheitshalle Hof

Nostalgia and Sound Magic: The 3rd Symphony Concert of the Hofer Symphoniker

On November 14, 2025, great orchestral culture meets emotional sound colors: The Hofer Symphoniker present a program between Hollywood glamour and late romantic expansiveness in the Festsaal of the Freiheitshalle Hof. Star violinist Tianwa Yang ignites virtuosic fire, conductor Tianyi Lu shapes a gripping dramaturgy – a concert experience with goosebumps moments.

Overture with Sparkles

Grażyna Bacewicz opens the evening with a powerful overture. Precise orchestration, pulsating rhythms, clear accents – this creates the live atmosphere in which the audience's mood immediately attracts and the festsaal resonates audibly.

Korngold's Violin Concerto: Virtuosity and Cinematic Shine

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Violin Concerto in D major op. 35 combines cinematic melody with symphonic depth. Tianwa Yang – multiple ECHO and OPUS KLASSIK award winner – spans the arc between silvery tone, lyrical line, and brilliant technique. The sound of the orchestra carries, breathes, shimmers; the balance between solo violin and orchestra remains highly musically synchronized.

Rachmaninoff 3: Seekers of Home in Great Breath

After the break, Rachmaninoff's Third Symphony op. 44 unfolds its opulent melodies, broadly spread phrases, and dense sound layers. Under the energetic direction of Tianyi Lu, contrasts gain contour: delicate woodwind glow, dark string colors, striking brass signals. Thus, a lively-powerful farewell full of longing and pull emerges.

Sound Image and Performance

The acoustics of the festsaal support transparency and warmth. Fine dynamic gradations, careful articulation, and a stage seemingly built for symphonic literature – the best prerequisites for an intense concert experience.

Conclusion

An evening for heart and mind: Bacewicz as a sparkling opener, Korngold with great violin poetry, Rachmaninoff as an emotional finale. Secure your tickets and experience the Hofer Symphoniker in top form – live, close, unfiltered.