Frankfurt, Germany
The hr-Sendesaal is the main concert hall of Hessischer Rundfunk, the public broadcaster of the German state of Hesse, located on the broadcaster's campus in Frankfurt. Built in the 1950s, it was designed with exceptional acoustics for radio recordings and live broadcasts. Today it serves as the home stage of the hr-Sinfonieorchester and regularly hosts classical concerts open to the public.
ARD audiobook night featuring six productions and renowned actors reading excerpts. Live radio broadcast, doors open at 18:00 with food and refreshments available.
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Opening of Deutsches Jazzfestival Frankfurt in the hr-Sendesaal foyer with a solo performance by Christof Lauer and a concert by Thärichens Tentett, featuring the presentation of the Frankfurt Jazz Scholarship.
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Three jazz sets at Hessischen Rundfunk: from world-class artists like Louis Sclavis and Andrés Coll to the hr-Bigband with guitarist Ali Neander.
An evening of literature with authors shaping the 2026 autumn book season. At the hr-Sendesaal in Frankfurt, they read and discuss their latest novels, from stories about farms to reflections on Germany's political future.
Three soloists from the Hessischer Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra perform chamber music for flute, viola and harp, ranging from Renaissance "Lachrymae" by Dowland through Debussy and Britten to Piazzolla.
Baroque concert featuring soprano Rowan Pierce and conductor Richard Egarr. The programme spans Purcell, Händel, and Potter, uncovering treasures of English classical music.
The hr-Bigband, led by John Beasley and featuring Isaiah Collier on saxophone, celebrates Coltrane's centenary with "A Love Supreme" and Collier's own compositions - a jazz evening of real depth.
The award-winning 2014 "Tatort" episode with Ulrich Tukur returns to the big screen, with its classical soundtrack - from Handel to Verdi - performed live by the hr-Sinfonieorchester under conductor Frank Strobel.
Clarinettist Tomaž Močilnik joins the Hába Quartett for an evening of Weber, Mozart and Haydn at Frankfurt's hr-Sendesaal, marking the 200th anniversary of Weber's death.
LJSO Hessen celebrates its 50th anniversary with a concert bringing together alumni and current members. The programme features works by Ginastera, Hindemith, Márquez, and Bartók.