When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Where is the event held?

The venue is the Orangerie in the Water Hall, Schlossgarten 1, 91054 Erlangen.

Which works will be performed?

The program includes variation cycles by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Who is performing at the concert?

Paul Sturm will play the piano and moderate the concert evening.

How much do the tickets cost?

Regular admission costs 20 euros. Reduced tickets for students, students, and disabled persons cost 10 euros.

How long does the concert last?

The event lasts from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, totaling about 90 minutes.

Erlangen University Music in Erlangen 2026

Name: Erlangen University Music: Concert Piano Variations of the Viennese Classical Period
Start: 2026-11-01T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Orangerie (Wassersaal)

A piano evening between elegance, spirit, and musical transformation

On November 1, 2026, Erlangen University Music invites you to a special concert in the Water Hall of the Orangerie. Under the title Piano Variations of the Viennese Classical Period, works by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven are on the program. Pianist and moderator Paul Sturm will guide the concert and make audible how from a musical idea, new sound colors, rhythms, and expressions emerge.

When a theme changes its shape

Variational music thrives on the interplay between recognition and surprise. A familiar theme returns, but appears in new motion, changed character, or another rhythmic form. In the Water Hall of the Orangerie, this principle unfolds its special effect: The piano takes center stage, every articulation becomes audible, and each shift in dynamics and phrasing gains its own weight.

Musical dialogue among Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven

The selected variation cycles lead deep into the sound language of the Viennese Classical Period. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Andante grazioso with six variations from the Sonata in A major K. 331 combines cantabile elegance with fine ornamental fluidity. Joseph Haydn's variations on the hymn Gott erhalte show how from a simple melodic basis, an artfully structured piano work emerges. The program is complemented by variations of Ludwig van Beethoven, whose compositional language noticeably expands the classical form concept.

Piano art with moderation and musical orientation

Paul Sturm shapes the evening as pianist and moderator. In this way, stage performance and musical context meet: The works resonate not in isolation but can be experienced in their formal and stylistic connections. For connoisseurs, the concert offers precise orchestration on the keyboard, differentiated striking culture, and sound synchronization within the variation sets. Beginners gain direct access to a central genre of classical piano literature.

Live atmosphere in the Erlangen Orangerie

The Water Hall creates the appropriate framework for a concentrated concert experience. Between quiet, almost chamber music moments and energetically profiled passages, a multifaceted audience mood arises. The evening promises a musical journey through clarity, wit, elegance, and dramatic tension – carried by the direct acoustics of the piano and the historical atmosphere of the Orangerie.

Conclusion: Experience Viennese Classical music up close

The concert of Erlangen University Music connects three influential composers of the Viennese Classical Period with a clearly curated program and knowledgeable moderation. Those wanting to experience the art of variation, the expressiveness of the piano, and the immediate live atmosphere of classical music will find a special concert evening on November 1, 2026, in the Water Hall of the Orangerie. Admission costs 20 euros, reduced tickets are available for 10 euros.