Widescreen sound in the Alte Oper

Widescreen Sound in the Alte Oper For the first time in decades, the legendary Waseda Symphony Orchestra—now 113 years old—conquers Frankfurt’s historic Alte Oper, delivering a cinematic concert experience that blends soaring orchestral power with the visceral rhythm of taiko drums. Conducted by the esteemed Eitetsu Hayashi and joined onstage by the Taiko-Ensemble led by Kiyotaka Teraoka, the orchestra showcases the unique blend of minds that form this elite ensemble: aspiring lawyers, physicians, engineers, scholars, and economists who compose and perform at the highest standards of musical artistry. Highlights of the program bring the full spectrum of sound between the Wieland Rutz‑stage’s gilded walls: - Toru Takemitsu’s dreamy “Lanterns on Blue Waters” sets a luminous tone for the evening. - Christian Jost’s symphonic poem “Seven Samurai” fuses the storied motifs of Kurosawa’s epic with the thunderous pulse of a full Waseda Symphony Orchestra and a dynamic group of taiko drummers, capturing the extraordinary power of human action in a masterful musical dialogue. - Gustav Holst’s triumphant “The Planets” turns the Alte Oper into a cosmic stage, taking audiences on a celestial journey through sound. With award‑winning production quality and the historic variety of the Waseda Symphony Orchestra, this concert film transports viewers to a spectacular night of music and cultural exchange. Explore the details and secure your tickets now to witness this unforgettable convergence of Western orchestral mastery and Japanese percussion brilliance.