Aufbruch Subscription series concert

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00 Bern, Zentrum Paul Klee Alexander Melnikov
Direction and Piano Meesun Hong Coleman
Direction and Violin Weiterer Termin Sa, 24. Okt 2026 17:00

Britten, Hong Coleman and Mendelssohn

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Programme

Benjamin Britten (1913–1976)
Young Apollo for piano, string quartet, and string orchestra

Meesun Hong Coleman (*1977)
OTHER for string ensemble, world premiere

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Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
Concerto for violin, piano, and string orchestra in D minor

Programme with interval
Running time: approx. 1.5 hours

About the programme

With a hopeful fanfare dissolving into radiant sound, CAMERATA BERN and pianist Alexander Melnikov usher in the new subscription season. This rarely heard composition was written by Benjamin Britten at the age of 26. Inspired by Hyperion, from the Romantic poet John Keats, Britten created a sensuous ode to the young god Apollo, embodiment of light, music and poetry.

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was barely out of childhood when, at fourteen, he composed his concerto for violin, piano and string orchestra, a work brimming with musical ideas. The brilliant solo parts are taken by Alexander Melnikov and ensemble member Meesun Hong Coleman.

Meesun Hong Coleman also appears in this programme as a composer: at the centre of the concert comes the world premiere of OTHER, a work with an autobiographical dimension that explores questions of cultural roots, belonging, and the space between different worlds.

Ticket pricing

This concert is also available as part of a subscription

Ticket pricing:
CHF 45.–/ 65.–/ 85.–
CHF 5.– for children and teenagers 18 and under

Discounts (for all categories):
20% for members of the Friends of CAMERATA BERN
50% for young adults aged 19 to 30
30% for KulturLegi cardholders
Kultur-GA: free admission for remaining same-day seats
Refugees (with ID): free admission for remaining same-day seats

On the day of the concert, our audience has the opportunity to purchase an entrance ticket to the exhibition of the Zentrum Paul Klee at a reduced price of CHF 10.- by presenting their concert ticket at the museum box office.

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Programme booklet

In-depth insights into the concert programme, with detailed descriptions of the works and biographies of participating artists. The evening programme booklet is available (in German only) as a PDF download starting approximately one week before the concert and is distributed free of charge at the concert.

The texts are produced in collaboration with the Institute for Musicology at the University of Bern.

Introductory podcast

Background information and context for the programmes, with musical sneak peeks and sound bites from the performers.

The podcast is available (in German only) from approximately 10 days before the concert.

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