WDR Sinfonieorchester | Majestic – Marie Jacquot & Iveta Apkalna

Name: WDR Sinfonieorchester | Majestic – Marie Jacquot & Iveta Apkalna
Start: 2026-10-16T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kölner Philharmonie

took place · 16 Oct 2026

Kölner Philharmonie, Cologne, Germany

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WDR Sinfonieorchester | Majestic – Marie Jacquot & Iveta Apkalna — Kölner Philharmonie, Cologne

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WDR Sinfonieorchester takes the stage at Kölner Philharmonie on Friday, 16 October 2026 for a concert titled "Majestatycznie". Conductor Marie Jacquot leads the orchestra, with organist Iveta Apkalna as the evening's soloist. This is one of nine German dates for the orchestra this season. Kölner Philharmonie, which opened in 1986 overlooking the Rhine, ranks among the country's most important concert halls. Its vineyard-style seating accommodates around 2,000 listeners and is renowned for its excellent acoustics, which capture the full resonance of the orchestra's sound.

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About: Iveta Apkalna

Iveta Apkalna is a Latvian organist regarded as one of the foremost organ soloists in the world. She performs with major orchestras on prestigious stages across the globe, and serves as the titular organist of the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Her repertoire spans from Baroque to contemporary music.

About the venue: Kölner Philharmonie

The Kölner Philharmonie is one of Germany's premier concert halls, opened in 1986 beneath the Ludwig Museum on the banks of the Rhine. Its distinctive vineyard-style auditorium seats around 2,000 and is celebrated for its outstanding acoustics. The hall hosts the Gürzenich Orchestra, WDR Symphony Orchestra, and a wide range of international classical, jazz, and world-music performances.

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