Our concert concepts offer different approaches that can be individually and flexibly tailored to suit your needs, mood, and location.
Classical Concert
Elegance, magic, and sophistication. With multi-layered works by composers such as Mozart, Reicha, Nielsen, and Ligeti, the Hilaris Quintet transports the audience into the fascinating world of woodwind literature. The combination of different eras and styles is a real treat for lovers of classical music. Herein, the focus is on the joy of music.
KlangRAUMkirche
This concert sees the church interior not only as a venue for music, but also as a sounding board for movement, light, and sound. The Hilaris Quintet emerges from different corners of the room, weaving together to make new formations and creating an immersive listening experience. Choreography and lighting effects merge with the sound, transforming the space itself into a breathing instrument.
The concert sees itself as an alternative to the classically rigid concert dramaturgy with the aim of breaking conventions. Contemporary and classical works enter into dialogue through free improvisation: The music develops organically through the atmospheric expansion, condensation, and dissolution of sound states. The result is an innovative concert format that dissolves the boundaries between stage and audience and opens up new perspectives on listening.
Concert with X
A classical woodwind quintet meets the pulsating sounds of electronic music, creating a fascinating symbiosis of tradition and innovation. This format invites the audience to experience classical music in an unexpected and exciting way – fresh, thrilling, and unconventional.
The classical music scene has not been reimagined since the 18th century. That is why we want to make classical music accessible to young people in our fast-paced world. With techno, visual painting, and dance, we bring classical music into the present.
Walking Concert
At various outdoor locations or in a suitable indoor venue, visitors are taken on a musical journey that reflects the beauty and diversity of nature and art. This concept allows the audience to experience music in a dynamic environment, creating a very special atmosphere. It is a mixture of movement and music that is often perceived as very lively and interactive.
KlimaWANDELkonzert
Burning forests, flooding, melting glaciers, heat waves, and rising sea levels. These are only some consequences of global warming. It is therefore essential to address the issue of climate change, in German, KlimaWANDEL.
Through our outdoor walking concerts in the wild nature, we want to raise awareness of climate protection and sustainability. Whether in forests, on pastures, or by rivers: As musicians, we play in every location because science has long known the facts, but now needs the emotions of music to really convey the message.
Children’s Concert
Peter and the Wolf
An evil wolf and little Peter with his grandfather: Peter understands the language of cats, birds, and ducks and lives with his grandfather on the edge of the forest. Despite his grandfather’s warning, Peter forgets to close the garden gate one day, while the wolf is lurking around up to no good.
“Peter and the Wolf” is one of Sergei Prokofiev’s best-known compositions. The piece was a great success from its premiere and remains one of the most frequently performed works of classical music to this day. It is composed as program music to introduce children to the instruments of the woodwind quintet.
Each of the characters in the fairy tale is represented by a specific instrument. For example, the cat is represented by the clarinet and the wolf is represented by the horn in memorable melodies. The story, full of timbres, is told to the children by a narrator who guides them through the story with many surprises and encourages them to participate. Elementary music education is used to incorporate child-friendly knowledge about music-making and instruments. The children hence enjoy their first classical concert with great enthusiasm.
The Hilaris Quintet and narrator Jonathan Wiese present the popular musical fairy tale as an interactive and inclusive participatory concert for the whole family. The concert lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Jonathan Wiese
Jonathan Wiese is a voice artist and voice coach. He completed his bachelor’s degree at the HMdK in Stuttgart, where he is currently preparing for his master’s degree in media speaking. During his studies, he took part in various stage projects and often worked with musicians. In addition to “Peter and the Wolf” with the Hilaris Quintet, he also staged “The Soldier’s Tale” with a small ensemble. As a voice artist, he has already participated in various SWR features, organized several readings for the House of History in Stuttgart, and recorded texts for museum exhibitions.