Enjoy early music: chamber concert in the Schmargendorf town hall!

Enjoy early music: chamber concert in the Schmargendorf town hall!

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, the 10th Schmargendorf Chamber Concert will take place in the historic wedding hall of the Schmargendorf town hall. The event begins at 5 p.m. and is organized under the patronage of District Councilor Heike Schmitt-Schmelz. The focus of the concert is on early music, which includes works from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. Particular attention is paid to the diverse sounds of the time, in which instrumental music plays an increasingly important role.

The musicians of the evening, all teachers from the City West music school and proven experts in early music, are Petra Hildner (transverse flute), Sylvia Corinna Rosin (recorder) and Jochen Spaan (harpsichord). The concert series takes place twice a year and admission is free. For better planning, interested parties should contact: trausal@ms-cw.de register.

A journey through baroque music

The Baroque period, which dates from around 1600 to 1750, played a central role in music history. During this musical era, European musical culture experienced a formative realignment. Baroque music was not only characterized by the emancipation of instrumental music, but also by the emergence of new musical forms such as opera and oratorio. Famous composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, who was particularly known for his solo violin concertos such as “The Four Seasons”, had a decisive influence on this period. The figured bass, introduced by Claudio Monteverdi, was a central element of Baroque music and enabled soloists and improvisations, transforming musical expression to represent human emotions.

The term “Baroque” itself may come from the Portuguese words “pèrola barroca” (uneven pearl) and originally had negative connotations. Many saw the overloaded and pompous stylistic elements of Baroque art as a form of decadence. Nevertheless, the splendor and splendor of this era fascinated enormously. Magnificent churches and royal families hired large orchestras and choirs to display their power and wealth. Great importance was also placed on musical performances in the churches, often with top-class organists and sometimes even with castrati, whose special voices were highly valued in church choirs and operas.

The concert series in Schmargendorf Town Hall promises to embody this rich musical heritage in a special setting. Visitors can look forward to a varied program that not only highlights the special features of early music, but also showcases the emotional depth and diversity of the Baroque period. The organizers hope for active participation and cordially invite music lovers to experience a piece of music history.