When does the Prize Winner Concert take place?

The concert takes place on Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 3 PM.

Where will the concert be held?

The venue is the orchestra hall of the Heilbronn music school at Berliner Platz in 74072 Heilbronn.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the Prize Winner Concert is free.

What music will be played?

The program features new works of contemporary music that have been created within the framework of the ad libitum composition competition and will be premiered.

Who accompanies the musical realization?

The trio marcel professionally accompanies the project with Malin Grass on violin, Benjamin Kautter on cello, and Alexander Waite on piano.

Is the concert part of European Green Capital 2027?

Yes, the Prize Winner Concert is integrated into the program surrounding Heilbronn as European Green Capital 2027.

Ad Libitum Live in Heilbronn

Name: Prize Winner Concert for the Composition Competition Ad Libitum
Start: 2027-04-17T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-04-17T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Musikschule Heilbronn: Orchestersaal

New Sounds, Young Ensembles, and Premieres in Heilbronn

On Saturday, April 17, 2027, the Prize Winner Concert for the composition competition ad libitum invites you to the orchestra hall of the Heilbronn music school. Starting at 3 PM, new works of contemporary music will be in focus, created in the framework of the tenth competition round.

When Competition Becomes Musical Encounter

Since 2008, ad libitum has aimed to create a challenging yet playable repertoire for children, teenagers, and adult amateur musicians. The current edition is developed in cooperation with the municipal music school Heilbronn and its ensembles. The selected compositions will be premiered at the Prize Winner Concert.

Premieres Between Orchestral Sound and Experiment

The concert promises a multi-layered insight into contemporary music. Young musicians encounter new scores, unusual timbres, and precise musical collaboration. The professional accompaniment is provided by the trio marcel with Malin Grass on violin, Benjamin Kautter on cello, and Alexander Waite on piano.

Musical Education with Artistic Ambition

The focus is on the connection between composition commissions, rehearsal work, and joint stage performance. The works are created in direct exchange between composers, teachers, and students. Thus, the concert becomes the audible result of an intensive creative process, where orchestration, synchronization, and individual expressiveness come together.

Part of Heilbronn as European Green Capital 2027

The Prize Winner Concert is embedded in the program surrounding Heilbronn as the European Green Capital 2027. The collaboration of the Heilbronn music school and Musik der Jahrhunderte connects cultural education, musical innovation, and sustainable impulses for the city's community.

Conclusion

The audience can expect a concert with new perspectives on contemporary music, engaged youth ensembles, and premieres specifically developed for the participating musicians. Admission is free. Those seeking musical discoveries and a vibrant live atmosphere will experience a special afternoon in the orchestra hall of Heilbronn, lying between concert hall, sound lab, and future music.