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Red ties and trumpets: Ton Koopman’s ceremonial Bach at the Elbphilharmonie

Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
© Daniel Dittus
Ton Koopman conducts the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
© Daniel Dittus
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“short, breath-like phrases, executed with rhythmic tautness”
Reviewed at Elbphilharmonie: Grand Hall, Hamburg on 23 June 2025
Bach, Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet Trompeten! - Cantata, BWV214
Bach, Laßt uns sorgen, laßt uns wachen (Hercules auf dem Scheidewege) - Cantata, BWV213
Bach, Auf, schmetternde Toene - Cantata, BWV207a
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Ton Koopman, Conductor
Hana Blažíková, Soprano
Alex Potter, Countertenor
Tilman Lichdi, Tenor
Klaus Mertens, Bass
Ton Koopman's Messiah in Amsterdam
***11
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra shines in the Christmas Oratorio
****1
Hochzeit, Hoffnung, Händel zum Finale von Koopmans Jubiläumstour
*****
Händel, die Zweite: Deborah mit dem Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
****1
Freiheit, Heimat und was Eigenes: Esther zu Koopmans 80. Geburtstag
****1
Tradition verbindet: Messiah mit dem Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
****1
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