• Fri 28.02.
  • 7.30 p.m.
  • Bremen
    ·Die Glocke
  • Please note that concerts will now start at 7:30 p.m.

Entertainment at its finest

1st Hansa II subscription concert

Works by Strauss, Zimmer and Igudesman

In the week leading up to Carnival, Bremen will also be buzzing with musical entertainment. We are celebrating 200 years of Johann Strauss with the brilliant Aleksey Igudesman – violinist, composer, conductor, actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur. Classical training at the Yehudi Menuhin School laid the foundation for a world-renowned career, leading to collaborations with artists such as Hans Zimmer – who recently visited Bremen in person to initiate a project with the Deutsche Kammer­philharmonie! – John Malkovich and Roger Moore. He also makes up one half of the well-known and popular comedy duo Igudesman & Joo with the pianist Hyung-ki Joo. In the Johann Strauss memorial year, he is presenting his programme ›Global Waltzing‹, which offers a unique perspective on the compositions of the Waltz King. Igudesman’s adaptations of Hans Zimmer’s hits from films such as ›Da Vinci Code‹ or ›Sherlock Holmes‹ are also included, along with his own compositions on the theme of the waltz – all presented in the typical Igudesman mix of classical music and comedy, wit and sophistication.

Programme

    • Aleksey Igudesman and Tristan Schulze
    • Emperor Waltz, Sultan Style (inspired by Johann Strauss)
    • Johann Strauss (son) (1825–1899)
    • Artist's Life Waltz (arr. by Aleksey Igudesman)
    • Hans Zimmer (*1957)
    • Banker’s Waltz (arr. by Aleksey Igudesman and Noemi Haffner)
    • Aleksey Igudesman (*1973)
    • Pizzicato Waltz
    • Aleksey Igudesman
    • Oh my darling, Johann Strauss(inspired by Johann Strauss)
    • Aleksey Igudesman
    • Celebration Polka
    • Hans Zimmer and Aleksey Igudesman
    • Sherlock Holmes Fantasy
    • Hans Zimmer
    • Chevaliers de Sangreal Waltz (arr. by Aleksey Igudesman)
    • Aleksey Igudesman
    • I’m Feelin’ Blue Danube (inspired by Johann Strauss)
    • Hans Zimmer
    • From Time to Time – Inception Variations (arr. by Aleksey Igudesman and Dave Marks)

Conductor & violin

Aleksey Igudesman

Aleksey Igudesman is a versatile artist, known as a violinist, composer, conductor, comedian, film-maker and entrepreneur. His concerts and shows combine creativity, humour and virtuosity. Igudesman loves to cross genre boundaries and combines classical skills with distinctive entertainment. After studying with Boris Kuschnir, he embarked on an international career and has worked with stars such as Hans Zimmer, John Malkovich and Roger Moore. His works have been performed worldwide by renowned soloists, ensembles and orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and the Wiener Symphoniker.

Together with pianist Hyung-ki Joo, he founded the duo Igudesman & Joo, which is appreciated for its humour and musical versatility. Together they have performed with artists such as Gidon Kremer and pop stars like Billy Joel. He also tours regularly with his play The Music Critic, in which John Malkovich plays the lead role. In 2024 he founded The Limitless Orchestra. Igudesman has also celebrated success as a film composer and director. His film Noseland, a humorous homage to the world of classical music, won the award for most entertaining documentary at the Doc Miami International Film Festival.

Conductor & violin

Aleksey Igudesman

Aleksey Igudesman is a versatile artist, known as a violinist, composer, conductor, comedian, film-maker and entrepreneur. His concerts and shows combine creativity, humour and virtuosity. Igudesman loves to cross genre boundaries and combines classical skills with distinctive entertainment. After studying with Boris Kuschnir, he embarked on an international career and has worked with stars such as Hans Zimmer, John Malkovich and Roger Moore. His works have been performed worldwide by renowned soloists, ensembles and orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and the Wiener Symphoniker.

Together with pianist Hyung-ki Joo, he founded the duo Igudesman & Joo, which is appreciated for its humour and musical versatility. Together they have performed with artists such as Gidon Kremer and pop stars like Billy Joel. He also tours regularly with his play The Music Critic, in which John Malkovich plays the lead role. In 2024 he founded The Limitless Orchestra. Igudesman has also celebrated success as a film composer and director. His film Noseland, a humorous homage to the world of classical music, won the award for most entertaining documentary at the Doc Miami International Film Festival.