When does the concert start and is there an introduction?

The concert starts on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. A concert introduction takes place at 6:30 PM in the upper fest hall foyer.

What is on the program?

Wolfram Graf's Hymnus premiere, Peggy Glanville-Hicks' Concerto Romantico for viola and orchestra with Nils Mönkemeyer, and Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 E-flat major op. 55 Eroica.

How much are the tickets?

Individual tickets for symphony concerts cost depending on the seating category starting from 31 Euro. Other price levels are 37 Euro and 42 Euro.

Where is the concert taking place and how to get there?

Freiheitshalle Hof, main hall, Kulmbacher Str. 4, 95030 Hof. Numerous parking spaces at the Volksfestplatz, city bus stop Freiheitshalle directly in front of the building, train stop Hof-Neuhof nearby.

Is the location accessible?

Yes. The Freiheitshalle is accessible with level access, elevators, wheelchair spaces, and accessible restrooms. Disabled parking spaces are designated.

Is there a supporting act or additional program?

There is no supporting act. The concert includes the premiere, the viola concerto, and Beethoven's Eroica; the introduction at 6:30 PM provides background information on the program.

Eroica, Premiere, World-Class Viola: Hof experiences a grand, festive, symphonic heroic night live in Freiheitshalle

Name: 4th Symphony Concert of the Hofer Symphoniker – Fest Concert
Start: 2025-12-05 19:30:00
End: 2025-12-05 19:30:00
Location: Freiheitshalle Hof

Heroic Sounds and Joy: The Fest Concert for the 80th Orchestra Anniversary

The Hofer Symphoniker invite you on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM to the main hall of the Freiheitshalle Hof. The program includes a brilliant premiere by Wolfram Graf, Peggy Glanville-Hicks' poetic 'Concerto Romantico' featuring star violist Nils Mönkemeyer, and Beethoven's revolutionary 'Eroica'. Chief conductor Martijn Dendievel shapes this into a concert experience with festive orchestration and radiant audience atmosphere.

Sound Colors that Shine: Premiere with Local Reference

For the 80th anniversary, Wolfram Graf's 'Hymnus' will be heard live for the first time – a festive music that processes the tone letters H (Hof) and Es (Symphoniker) in a signal-like motif. The sound of the Hofer Symphoniker emphasizes transparency, synchronization of the registers, and precise conducting: sparkling brass fanfares, velvety strings, clearly defined woodwinds – a festive opening with a strong regional signature.

Poetry of the Viola: Nils Mönkemeyer in Glanville-Hicks' Concerto Romantico

As a soloist, Nils Mönkemeyer shapes the evening with colorful tone production, elegant phrasing, and chamber music stage performance. Peggy Glanville-Hicks – a cosmopolitan composer of the 20th century – wrote her 'Concerto Romantico' as a lyrical dialogue between viola and orchestra. The score breathes warm sound, clear form, and finely calibrated orchestration – ideal for Mönkemeyer's nuanced expression.

Heroic Expansiveness: Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'

Beethoven's E-flat major turning point in music history electrifies with dramatic architecture, vigorous motif work, and monumental form. Under Martijn Dendievel, the 'Eroica' unfolds its full range: from the eruptive first movement to the deeply felt funeral march and the radiant finale – a symphonic arc that ignites the live atmosphere.

Experience What Remains: Acoustics, Light, Emotion

In the main hall of the Freiheitshalle, clarity and warmth of the orchestral sound unfold. Precise light accents, concentrated hall acoustics, and the immediate proximity to the stage intensify the concert experience – you hear the finest articulation, breathe with the phrases, and immerse yourself in the grand Beethoven breath.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: The Hofer Symphoniker thrill their fans.

Facebook: 'This will be the classical highlight of the year in Hof!'
Facebook: 'Mönkemeyer live with Eroica on the program – tickets are already secured!'

Conclusion

An evening for heroic hearts: premiere with local reference, a charismatic viola, and Beethoven as a symphonic milestone. Secure your tickets in time – this fest concert unites artistic excellence, musical history, and the special atmosphere of the Freiheitshalle.