Peter Dörpinghaus, principal trumpeter of the KHO, will perform as a soloist alongside our other principal trumpeter, Sören Linke, at this Konzerthaus Kammerorchester concert: “Every season, the Konzerthaus Kammerorchester invites principal wind or brass players from the orchestra to perform as soloists at one of its concerts. This time, the concert takes place during Advent, so the trumpet is naturally a perfect fit.

We will be playing a work for two trumpets and strings by Petronio Franceschini, an Italian Baroque composer. It is very festive, but also quite virtuosic. Among other works, the Kammerorchester has chosen Igor Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite for this evening. There, the only trumpet, which has quite some prominent parts, will be played by my fellow principal Sören Linke.

We are always glad when we have the opportunity to play with our Kammerorchester. I have known Tobias Feldmann, who will be our guest concertmaster, since we played together in the German National Youth Orchestra. It is always particularly enjoyable to make music with close friends. It's also a great challenge to stand in front of the orchestra for once instead of sitting behind it.”