Most people know Carl Maria von Weber mainly as the creator of the opera Der Freischütz. But he was much more than that: a highly gifted pianist and conductor, an astute musical commentator and an innovative composer who decisively influenced the characteristic sound and instrumentation of Romantic music. Using contemporary texts read by the actor Max Simonischek, the Philharmonic Salon with depict Weber’s life, with all its highs and lows. The musical accompaniment will be provided by members of the Berliner Philharmoniker and the pianist Cordelia Höfer.
Max Simonischek speaker
Michael Hasel flute
Alexander Bader clarinet
Kotowa Machida violin
David Riniker cello
Cordelia Höfer piano
Götz Teutsch programme supervision
Carl Maria von Weber – Komponist, Schriftsteller und Dirigent
