Epic Rock Concert Symphony Performance
"Get ready for an unforgettable blend of classics and rock with 'Performing Pink Floyd!' This unique spectacle brings together the sonic worlds of classical music and a rock band, a fusion that's guaranteed to strive tension. It's orchestrated by over 50 musicians, music veterans, and budding talents hailing from Düsseldorf and NRW, as per the words of Wolf Schmelter, the founder and songwriter of the local dialect rock band, 'Saitenwind,' dating back to 1982.
Schmelter acknowledges the history of collaborations between influential rock bands and esteemed symphonies since the 70s. Yet, 'Performing Pink Floyd' innovates by placing proficient rock musicians onstage alongside a school orchestra and seasoned choir vocalists, offering a fresh contrast of old and young, professional and amateur.
The band led by Schmelter boasts five accomplished composers and live and studio musicians from Düsseldorf and NRW, who will share the stage with the 'Klassik-Orchester am Goethe,' led by Caroline Piffka. Piffka, a music teacher with a diverse portfolio, including leading the children's choir at the Hagen theater, approaches music as something vibrant, brimming with joy, and encouraging engagement.
The musical education at the Goethe-Gymnasium echoes this philosophy, starting from enrollment. The children's choir (grades 5 to 7) prioritizes nurturing beautiful child vocalizations. Beyond natural solo singing, the goal is to instill permanent confidence in young singers. Piffka shares her pride in the choir's transformation into confident performers, evident in their rendition of 'We don't need no education,' which they'll perform during their home game in the school's auditorium.
The performances reach their pinnacle with Pink Floyd's 30-minute piece 'Atom Heart Mother' from 1971, accompanied by the powerful Soulville Jazz Singers choir, led by musical powerhouse Barbara Beckmann. Averring multiple talents, Beckmann is a classically and jazz-trained pianist, composer, singer, and music teacher, boasting a long-term stint as the pianist of the Düsseldorf Kom(mö)dchen.
Though specific details about the crossover concert remain scant, it's worth noting that there are various Pink Floyd tribute acts and events out there that might share similarities. However, 'Performing Pink Floyd' stands unique, as far as we know, due to its classical-rock crossover and the involvement of individuals like Wolf Schmelter, Caroline Piffka, and Barbara Beckmann."
Education-and-self-development intertwines with entertainment in the unique performance 'Performing Pink Flood,' where young singers from the children's choir at the Goethe-Gymnasium, focusing on nurturing their voices and boosting their confidence, will perform a part of the concert, showing their development in the realm of music. Besides, renowned musicians like Wolf Schmelter from the local band 'Saitenwind,' Caroline Piffka, a music teacher, and Barbara Beckmann, a multi-talented pianist, composer, singer, and music teacher, are involved in this classical-rock crossover event, offering an educational and entertaining experience for the audience.
