Program
Eine goldene Waldhorn mit einem Weihnachtsmann-Hut, dekoriert mit roten Kugeln, steht auf einem Tisch vor schwarzem Hintergrund. Das Bild vermittelt festliche Stimmung und musikalische Vorfreude auf die Weihnachtszeit.
Kölner Philharmonie (Kantaten 1-3) • 21. Dec 2025 • ab 14€

Jauchzet, frohlocket!

All six cantatas of the Christmas Oratorio will be performed on a single day, conducted by Jonathan Cohen and featuring soloists such as Anna Lucia Richter. A concert full of festive energy and touching moments that brings the Christmas story to life in a special way.
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Highlights

Eine Frau mit dunklem, lockigem Haar und blauen Augen steht mit ernstem Blick vor einem dunkelblauen Hintergrund. Sie trägt eine schwarze, strukturierte Jacke und hat Perlenohrringe. Ihre linke Hand liegt sanft an ihrer Brust.
21.12.2025
from 14€
Jauchzet, frohlocket!
31.12.2025
from 12€
Silvester
10.01.2026
Bock auf Klassik ?! - January Edition
11.01.2026
from 12€
1001 Nacht
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Our Christmas subscriptions

Three Christmas subscriptions from the Gürzenich Orchestra, with 3, 4 or 5 concerts, offer the finest musical enjoyment, provide surprises and stir up great emotions. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of music and give yourself and others the gift of unforgettable happiness.

Available until 24 December, while stocks last.

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Artistic Partner

‘I am very much looking forward to working with the Gürzenich Orchestra at such an exciting moment in its long and distinguished history’ – Sakari Oramo

From the 2025/26 season onwards, Sakari Oramo will accompany the Gürzenich Orchestra as Artistic Partner. His programmes combine luminous late Romanticism with Nordic sound poetry and striking contemporary voices.

This season, he will conduct the two concerts ‘Sagenhaft’ and ‘Schwanengesang’.

News

10. November 2025

Christmas subscriptions now available

The festive season is approaching and the Gürzenich Orchestra cordially invites music lovers: the popular Christmas subscriptions are now available – three carefully curated subscriptions with 3, 4 or 5 concerts that promise the finest musical enjoyment, surprising musical moments and great emotions.

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03. November 2025

Cologne Citizens' Orchestra begins registration phase

The registration period for the Cologne Citizens' Orchestra begins on 14 November. Together with over 40 professional musicians, music-loving Cologne residents are preparing for a concert at the Philharmonie – with plenty of passion, enthusiasm for learning and enjoyment of playing together.

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01. September 2025

Let's GO – Concert Introduction to Take Along

From the 2025/26 season, „Let’s GO – Your Concert Guide to Go“ will replace the traditional in-hall introduction. This digital format offers insights into the background of the works, the composers, and the interpretations of a concert in the season.

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