Anniversary concert: Experience 30 years of the state orchestra with masterpieces!
The Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt will celebrate its 30th anniversary on October 10, 2025 with a concert in Exhibition Hall 4.

Anniversary concert: Experience 30 years of the state orchestra with masterpieces!
On October 10, 2025, there will be a lot of music in Exhibition Hall 4 in Frankfurt. The Brandenburg State Orchestra is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a state orchestra, and the program will make the hearts of classical music lovers beat faster. The concert will be musically directed by Howard Griffiths, who is not only known as the former chief conductor, but also now leads the orchestra as honorary conductor. A real feast for the ears is coming!
The program offers an exciting collection of works from the first half of the 20th century. Among other things, the orchestral version of Johannes Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, arranged by Arnold Schönberg, as well as Ralph Vaughan Williams' impressive “Serenade to Music” will be heard. Particular attention should be paid to the tone poem “Mysteries” in E minor op. 59 by Paul Juon, in which the cellist Benedict Kloeckner shines as a soloist. Kloeckner, who was awarded the OPUS KLASSIK, has already attracted attention in renowned concert halls such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
A special kind of anniversary
The reason for the concert is the orchestra's official appointment as a state orchestra by the state of Brandenburg thirty years ago. The aim of the event is to enrich cultural life and present listeners with high-quality musical offerings. Howard Griffiths emphasizes the importance of developing new formats and continuing traditions that appeal to audiences. The “Serenade to Music”, originally written for 16 vocal soloists and orchestra, will now be performed in an orchestral version, which is sure to make the experience even more impressive.
The inspiration behind Juon’s “mysteries” is also exciting. This tone poem, based on Knut Hamsun's novel, tells the story of a strange stranger in a Norwegian port town, leaving plenty of room for interpretation by the musicians.
Live broadcast and start of the event
The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. and can even be followed live on radio3 with a preview from 7:03 p.m. The broadcast brings the music directly to listeners who cannot be there. This opportunity makes it easy to be part of this special evening and let yourself be carried away by the exciting atmosphere.
Enthusiastic concert-goers should definitely mark this evening in their calendars. What's on the program is not just a highlight for the orchestra, but a stimulating experience for every music fan. Whether you're an old hand at classical music or just curious, this event promises to be a true cultural celebration! For more information about the event, you can visit the BSOF and Concerti websites.
So get your ticket and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of music! Anyone who knows the Brandenburg State Orchestra knows that an unforgettable evening awaits you here.