The Essener Philharmoniker are a delight to hear, possessing an eclectic collection of favourites. They are one of the finer groups of performers in Germany.
Founded in 1899 as the Städtische Orchester of Stadt Essen they today form part of the Theater und Philharmonie Essen, located in the heart of the Ruhr Metropolis. The complex also includes the impressive oprea house designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
RINGLOKSCHUPPEN RUHR Expats who enjoy the vibrant energy of creative melting pots will be overjoyed to discover Ringlokschuppen Ruhr. The centre is renowned for its experimental attitude to various genres […]
Continue readingMUSIKTHEATER IM REVIER The Musiktheater im Revier, MiR, is based in Gelsenkirchen and considered one of the outstanding operas. Works include classical repertoire, operetta and experimental formats. MIR has also […]
Continue readingAALTO MUSIKTHEATER A rather special place to experience opera is in the Aalto Music Theater in Essen. The architectural style of the interior conjures up a timeless Nordic aura from […]
Continue readingPHILHARMONISCHES ORCHESTER HAGEN The Philharmonische Orchester was founded in Hagen in 1907 as the first municipal orchestra in the picturesque eastern area of the Ruhr Metropolis know as Westphalia. The […]
Continue readingDUISBURGER PHILHARMONIKER Founded in the Ruhr Metropolis as early as 1877, the Duisburger Philharmoniker is one of the most important cultural institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. They enjoy an excellent reputation […]
Continue readingDORTMUNDER PHILHARMONIKER The Dortmunder Philharmoniker are firmly rooted in their city, where the municipal orchestra plays for one and all in the east of the Ruhr Metropolis. Ever since their […]
Continue readingESSENER PHILHARMONIKER The Essener Philharmoniker are a delight to hear, possessing an eclectic collection of favourites. They are one of the finer groups of performers in Germany. Founded in 1899 […]
Continue readingBOCHUMER SYMPHONIKER The Bochumer Symphoniker played their first public concert in 1919. The last two decades especially, have seen them advance to become one of Germany’s leading orchestras. A milestone […]
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INDEPENDENT CINEMAS IN RUHR The popularity of cinema has flourished in Germany since the genre’s beginnings. Early film productions became classics, while movie theatres sprouted across the country. To expats’ […]
Continue readingJAZZ SCHMIEDE DÜSSELDORF The Jazz-Schmiede is one of the most beautiful live music locations and the most important venue to experience contemporary jazz for all age groups in Düsseldorf. Regular […]
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FILMKUNSTTHEATER IN RUHR The cinemas of Essener Filmkunsttheater and Lichtburg have been gathered together under the banner of Filmspiegel Essen to offer movies to audiences in the heart of the […]
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CINESTAR IN RUHR CineStar offers relaxed multiplex movie theatres across the Ruhr Metropolis. A few show films in the original version, OV, English language. Mostly blockbuster movies are screened in […]
Continue readingFILMWERKSTATT DÜSSELDORF The Filmwerkstatt shows a unique selection of classic and vintage original language movies in original version, OV, or original with subtitles, OmU. Originally founded as long ago as […]
Continue readingUCI KINOWELT DÜSSELDORF UCI Kinowelt is situated amongst the commercial and office area of the former harbour in Dusseldorf. The multiplex screens mostly blockbuster movies and fortunately presents expats with […]
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