We are the orchestra of the University of Applied Sciences Leipzig (HTWK Orchestra): Our musicians are mainly students of all universities, but being a student is not necessary to be able to join us.
The first rehearsal took place in 2013 in a small group. Since then we were joined by many keen musicians so that we grew to be a big symphonic orchestra. Manuel Durão was conducting the orchestra almost since the beginning. His successor Matthew Lynch was the first conductor who was officially voted by the orchestra. Since the summer term 2019 he is conduction the orchestra.
Each semester represents a rehearsal period. This period is completed by two concerts at the end of each semester. Besides all the hard work we put into our rehearsals we make sure we don't miss our fun: For our so called "rehearsal weekend" we spent 3 days in a hostel a bit outside of Leipzig, to give every piece its final touch and even after a normal rehearsal you'll find people not tired enough to go home.
For the immatriculation of the new students our orchestra is musically contributing to the festivities at the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig.
Rehearsals take place during the semester: every Monday from 7.15 to 10 pm. We rehearse on the campus and in the auditorium of the Gerda-Taro-Gymnasium or in Zschochersche Straße 69.
Orchestra statute passed! (July 2018)
We now have a statute where the orchestra structure and committee work is written down. The statute is in German language and can be found here.
Conductor and head of musical decisions
Born in Switzerland, Frédéric Tschumi received his first violin lessons at the age of six. After graduating from high school, he first studied musicology and German language and literature in Geneva and Berlin.
From 2003 to 2008 he studied conducting with Professor Nicolás Pasquet and Professor Gunter Kahlert as well as violin with Professor Ursula Dehler at the Musikhochschule Weimar. As part of these studies, he was regularly given the opportunity to conduct orchestras such as the Jena Philharmonic, the Loh Orchestra Sondershausen and the Vogtland Philharmonic. In 2007 he conducted Deidamia by Händel in a co-production of the Landestheater Eisenach with the Studiotheater Weimar.
From 2014 to 2017, he conducted the Europera Youth Orchestra - a tri-national project that brought together musicians from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. He also conducted the Leipzig University Orchestra until 2019 and was guest conductor with the Saxon State Youth Orchestra.
As a lecturer, he leads the conducting seminar for the Jeunesses Musicales in Weikersheim.
He co-founded the company "da capo - orchestra & travel", which offers orchestra tours for amateur musicians*. He has conducted the Junge Philharmonie Würzburg since 2018.
Committee
Our committee is elected at the end of each semester for the following semester. We have persons responsible for coordination, finances, members, concerts, tutors & rehearsals and public relations.
Our committee organises concerts, rehearsals, auditions and is responsible for our webpage and Instagram page. You can contact each of us via Email.
Orchestra Statute
Statut_Version_02.07.18.pdfOrchestra structure and committee work are written down here. The statute is in German language.
2020
winter semester 2019/20:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ouverture to Idomeneo, K.366
- Bedřich Smetana: Vltava (Moldau) from Má Vlast (Mein Vaterland), JB 1:112/2
- Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 „Rheinische“, op. 97
2019
october 2019: Immatriculation festivities of the HTWK at the Gewandhaus Leipzig
- John Williams: Music from "Star Wars"
summer semester 2019:
- Nils Gade: "Efterklange af Ossian" Overture Op.1
- Jean Sibelius: Finlandia Op. 26
- Edvard Grieg: Symphonic Dances Op. 64
winter semester 2018/19:
- Johann Sebastian Bach (A. Webern Bearb.): Ricercar a 6 aus "Das musikalische Opfer" BWV 1079
- Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the new world" Op. 95
2018
summer semester 2018: concert at the St. Lukaskirche and concert at the Oberlichtsaal of the Stadtbibliothek Leipzig
- Georg Philipp Telemann: Ouvertüre in D-Dur TWV 55 D18
- Georges Bizet: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 Op.23bis
- Georges Bizet: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2
- Filmmusik aus "James Bond"
- Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Marsch aus der Ouvertüre zu Athalia (Kriegsmarsch der Priester) Op. 74
winter semester 2017/18: Concert at the Oberlichtsaal of the Stadtbibliothek Leipzig and concert at the Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, Connewitz
- Ludwig von Beethoven: „Egmont Ouvertüre“ Op. 84
- Niels Gade: Sinfonie Nr. 8
- Lars-Erik Larsson: „En Vintersaga“
- Jean Sibelius: „Valse triste”
2017
october 2017: Immatriculation festivities at Gewandhaus Leipzig
summer semester 2017: Concert at the Oberlichtsaal of the Stadtbibliothek Leipzig and concert with the HTWK-Choir at the Nathanaelkirche
- Alexander Borodin: Sinfonie Nr. 3 in a-Moll, „Die Unvollendete“
- Alexander Borodin: „Eine Steppenskizze aus Mittelasien“
- Georg Friedrich Händel: Ouvertüre und Marsch aus dem „Gelegenheitsoratorium“ (arr.: Manuel Durão)
- Alexander Glasunow: „Marche sur un thème russe“, Op. 76
- Calvin Cluster (Arr.): „Star Trek Through the Years”
winter semester 2016/17: Concert at the Oberlichtsaal of the Stadtbibliothek Leipzig, Solist: Sofia Pinto (Sopran)
- Franz Schubert: Sinfonie Nr. 8, „Die Unvollendete“
- Giacomo Puccini: Arie „Tu che di gel sei cinta “ (Turandot)
- Guiseppe Verdi: Arie „Canzone del Salice“ (Otello)
2016
October 2016: Immatriculation festivities at Gewandhaus Leipzig
summer semester 2016: Concert at the Oberlichtsaal of the Stadtbibliothek Leipzig and concert with the HTWK-Choir at the Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, Connewitz
- Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Konzert-Ouvertüre Nr. 2, „Die Hebriden“ Op. 26
- Georg Philipp Telemann: Ouvertüre in D-Dur
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Marsch in D-Dur
- Howard Shore: Filmmusik aus „Der Herr der Ringe“
- Bruno Coulais: Filmmusik aus „Die Kinder des Monsieur Mathieu“
winter semester 2015/16: Concert at the Oberlichtsaal of the Stadtbibliothek Leipzig, Solist: Carolina Alves (Trumpet)
- Joseph Haydn: Sinfonie Nr. 104, „Londoner Sinfonie“
- Joseph Haydn: Trompetenkonzert in Es-Dur
- Heitor Villa-Lobos: „Bachiana Brasiliera No. 4“ (arr.: Filipe Pinto)
- Luiz Costa: „Campanários (Kirchturm)“ (arr.: Filipe Pinto)
2015
summer semester 2015: Konzert in der Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche Leipzig
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sinfonie Nr. 1 in C-Dur, Op. 21
- Fernando Lopes-Graça: Glosa IX (da „Moda de segada“, de Vinhais) (arr.: Filipe Pinto)
- Joao de Sousa Carvalho: „L'Amore Industrioso“
summer 2015: Concert at KUK-Festival (HTWK) along with the singer Max von Wegen
winter semester 2014/15: Concert at the HTWK Leipzig
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonie Nr. 33
- Gabriel Fauré: „Pavane“
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Wintersemester Abschlusskonzert Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, Januar 2018
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Immatrikulationsfeier der HTWK im Gewandhaus, Oktober 2017
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Immatrikulationsfeier der HTWK im Gewandhaus, Oktober 2016
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Sommerkonzert in der Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, 2016
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Mit dem Sänger Max von Wegen, 2015
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Immatrikulationsfeier der HTWK im Gewandhaus, Oktober 2017
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Sommerkonzert in der St. Lukaskriche, Juni 2018
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Summer concert 2018: St. Lukaskirche
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Winter semester 2018: Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche
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Immatriculation festivities of the HTWK at Gewandhaus, October 2017
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Immatriculation festivities of the HTWK at Gewandhaus, October 2017
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Immatriculation festivities of the HTWK at Gewandhaus, October 2016
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Summer concert Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, 2016
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With singer Max von Wegen, 2015
Wintersemester Abschlusskonzert Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, Januar 2018