Paradise and Peri

Name: Paradise and Peri
Start: 2026-09-13T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 · 18:00

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Germany

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Paradise and Peri — Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Leipzig

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Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
"Das Paradies und die Peri" | Oratorio op. 50 for soloists, choir and orchestra
(Based on the romantic epic "Lalla Rookh" by Thomas Moore)

MDR-Rundfunkchor
MDR-Sinfonieorchester
Dennis Russell Davies - conductor
Lenneke Ruiten - Peri
Hanna Herfurtner - soprano
Ulrike Schneider - alto
Manuel Günther - tenor
Tobias Berndt - baritone

Schumann's secular oratorio "Das Paradies und die Peri" tells the story of a Peri - a fallen angel cast out from paradise who now wanders through distant lands seeking the way back. The narrative revolves around repentance, redemption and longing for lost happiness; its literary source is Thomas Moore's collection of tales "Lalla Rookh".

The MDR-Rundfunkchor and MDR-Sinfonieorchester perform the work together with the named vocal soloists under the direction of Dennis Russell Davies.

Concert introduction: 17:15 in the Schumann-Eck

About: MDR-Rundfunkchor

MDR-Rundfunkchor is a professional radio choir based in Leipzig, operating under the umbrella of the German public broadcaster MDR. It regularly performs alongside the MDR-Sinfonieorchester and appears on major European stages. The choir's repertoire spans baroque music, the romantic era and contemporary works.

About: MDR-Sinfonieorchester

MDR-Sinfonieorchester is a German symphony orchestra based in Leipzig, operating under the public broadcaster MDR. Founded in 1923, it ranks among Germany's major radio orchestras. It frequently performs alongside the MDR-Rundfunkchor and appears on both German and international stages.

About: Dennis Russell Davies

Dennis Russell Davies is an American conductor and pianist, born in 1944. He has served as chief conductor of ensembles including the Bruckner Orchester Linz and the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, building a reputation for a repertoire that spans classical, romantic and contemporary music.

About the venue: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

The Gewandhaus zu Leipzig is one of the world's most renowned concert halls, home to the Gewandhausorchester, one of the oldest civic orchestras in the world. The current building, opened in 1981 on Augustusplatz, is the third to bear the name and seats over 1,900 in its Grand Hall. It hosts symphonic concerts, chamber music, and major classical events year-round.

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