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A Classic Open Air that couldn’t have been more beautiful. “All Roads Lead to Hollywood.”
Chief Conductor Jonathan Darlington, together with the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, presented one powerful piece
of film history after another.
The films from Hollywood’s dream factory, the music written by John Williams for epic movies like Star Wars, Indiana Jones,
and many more, were magnificently presented and performed by Jonathan Darlington and the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra,
enchanting young and old alike. The audience was ecstatic.
Jonathan Darlington gave it his all. His enthusiasm and passion, combined with that of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra,
can only be described as sensationally unique.
75,000 spectators made themselves comfortable with blankets and drinks, allowing themselves to be transported into the world
of Hollywood’s dream factory, soaring to the highest galaxy of Star Wars.
The program featured big names like composers Korngold, James Horner, and John Williams. Star soloists were also part of the
evening, captivating the audience with their breathtaking artistry: Among them were the multi-percussionist Alexej Gerassimez
on drums and accordion virtuoso Martynas Levickis, a world champion on his instrument, which he calls his ‘magical box of tricks.’
Since 1946, the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra has thrilled audiences with its artistic quality and stylistic diversity.
Around 200,000 people attend their 100 performances each season. Their symphonic concerts at the Meistersingerhalle
focus primarily on the classical-romantic repertoire, while their own concert hall showcases cross-genre projects spanning pop,
jazz, film, and literature.
Advent concerts, the Music Summer at the Serenadenhof, and the Classic Open Air provide a variety of musical experiences.
The orchestra is particularly dedicated to inspiring young people with age-appropriate and interactive projects that introduce
them to classical music. A pinnacle of their strategy is U-TURN | The Orchestival, a new format combining digital video art,
light installations, and interactive elements.
Additionally, the orchestra’s commitment includes projects with schoolchildren (Symphoniker in the Classroom), concerts for
people with dementia, and chamber music tours in Nuremberg’s museums.
Host: Roland Kunz
Roland Kunz has been active in journalism and radio hosting for over 30 years. Known for his program “Music for Young Ears,”
he presents classical music with the German Radio Philharmonic. He also hosts the SR podcast Interpretationssache,
which was nominated for the German Radio Award and explores different musical interpretations in relation to one another.
His entertaining approach to presenting music has earned him multiple awards. Kunz’s extensive expertise as a musician
enriches his journalistic work, giving his hosting a unique depth and authenticity.
The British conductor Jonathan Darlington has been Chief Conductor of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra
since September 2022. Prior to that, he served nearly 20 years as Music Director of the Vancouver Opera
and was General Music Director of the Duisburg Philharmonic (2002–2011). Darlington is known for his perfectly
structured concert programs, which take the audience on musical journeys.
He has conducted prestigious ensembles such as the Vienna Philharmonic, the Staatskapelle Dresden, and
the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Recent highlights include concerts with the Orchestra of the 18th Century,
a new production of “The Magic Flute” at the Leipzig Opera, and the world premiere of Detlev Glanert’s opera
“The Jewess of Toledo” at the Semperoper Dresden.
Darlington is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in London and has been awarded the Chevalier des
Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to French culture.
Martynas Levickis is one of the most sought-after accordion soloists in the world. After studying at the
Royal Academy of Music, he won “Lithuania’s Got Talent” in 2010 and has received over 30 international awards.
In 2020, he released his first album featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, followed by Piazzolla’s Cuatro Estaciones
Porteñas (2021) and Autograph (2023). For the latter, he was awarded the OPUS KLASSIK as
“Instrumentalist of the Year 2023.”
Levickis has performed with notable ensembles, including the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig and the National Philharmonic
Orchestra Vilnius, and has appeared in prestigious concert halls and festivals. In 2023, he was the “Artist in Residence”
at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. He leads the ensemble Mikroorkéstra and founded a composer academy
for accordion music.
The percussionist Alexej Gerassimez, born in Essen, is a phenomenal virtuoso and creative musician. His repertoire includes
classical music, contemporary music, jazz, minimal music, and his own compositions. Following the world premiere of
John Psathas’ concerto Leviathan, which was written specifically for him and conducted by Markus Poschner with the
Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, he has performed in venues such as the Elbphilharmonie, the Tonhalle Düsseldorf,
and in New Zealand.
In the 2023-2024 season, he was Artist-in-Residence in Düsseldorf and Augsburg and toured with the Bergen
Philharmonic Orchestra. With his percussion group and partners like pianists Arthur and Lucas Jussen, as well
as jazz pianist Omer Klein, he performs throughout Europe. Alexej Gerassimez is also a professor of percussion at the
University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich.
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