La Banda Storica: Haydn and Beethoven

Bern Theatre, Main Stage, Bern, Switzerland

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Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Bern, Switzerland

Starts at: 19:30

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Cast

Performers

Conductor: Jakob Lehmann

Ensemble: La Banda Storica

Creators

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Composer: Joseph Haydn

Programme

Joseph Haydn: Symphony no. 103 in E flat major "Drumroll" (Paukenwirbel)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no. 8 in F major, Op.93

Overview

The new ensemble with old instruments.

Haydn composed his Symphony No. 103 in 1795 during his second London tour for the "Opera Concerts" series. The premiere took place on March 2, 1795, at the King's Theatre in London. "The E-flat major Symphony (...) is Haydn's most radical attempt at interweaving a slow introduction and Allegro on multiple levels, and it is also the symphony in which folk music plays the most prominent role." (L. Finscher)

Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 forms a complete contrast to the "titanic" Symphonies Seven and Ninth that frame it. It sounds as if the composer, who had studied with Haydn, had once again gone back to the school of musical wit with 18th-century music. A quietly fading opening movement, an Allegretto scherzando instead of the slow movement, a minuet instead of the Scherzo introduced by Beethoven, and a rapidly fast finale continually surprise the listener.

Neither of these works are among the most frequently performed, but they show the composers at the peak of their careers and impressively demonstrate their special status as symphonists.

Venue Info

Bern Theatre - Bern
Kornhausplatz 20

Bern Theatre, known in the city as Stadttheater Bern, is a main opera house and theatre in Bern. It opened in 1903 with Richard Wagner`s opera Tannhäuser. Famous past performers include Robin Adams, Agnes Baltsa, Inge Borkh, Renato Bruson, Grace Bumbry, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Salvatore Fisichella, Käthe Gold, Alexander Moissi, Jessye Norman, Liselotte Pulver, Will Quadflieg, Nello Santi, Christine Schäfer, Maria Schell, and Rolf Schimpf.

In the heart of Switzerland’s charming capital, the Bern Theatre stands as a beacon of culture, creativity, and elegance. Blending tradition with innovation, it offers a diverse repertoire that ranges from timeless operas and classical concerts to contemporary drama and dance. The theatre’s stunning architecture and intimate acoustics create an atmosphere where every performance feels personal and alive.

Here, audiences are invited to experience the magic of live art — powerful voices, captivating stories, and breathtaking productions that celebrate both Swiss and international talent. Whether you come for a grand opera or a modern stage work, the Bern Theatre promises an evening filled with emotion, inspiration, and beauty.

Discover a place where the stage becomes a world of imagination — and every performance, a moment to remember.

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Bern, Switzerland

Starts at: 19:30

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