CHORWERK RUHR: before and after nature

Concert

17.9.-20.9.2025

Maschinenhalle Zweckel

A new understanding of nature in Sound.

“Mother Nature” is dead. Human beings have irrevocably changed nature. David Lang, one of the world’s most successful avant-garde composers, has been inspired by classics of environmental literature in his latest work. Tal Rosner creates video projections especially for before and after nature, which show nostalgic Images and at the same time open up new perspectives. With this concert Chorwerk Ruhr celebrates its 25th anniversary with the New York instrumental Ensemble Bang on a Can All-Stars.

A Chorwerk Ruhr production for Ruhrtriennale.

Cast

Text and Music
- David Lang
Video and Projections
- Tal Rosner
Ensemble
- Bang on a Can All-Stars
Choir
- CHORWERK RUHR
Conductor
- Florian Helgath

Visit

Run time

ca. 60 minutes
Introduction

An introduction will take place 45 minutes before the start of each event.
Shuttle bus

Our Service: A shuttle service runs in both directions from Essen Central Station to the Maschinenhalle Zweckel in Gladbeck. You can book tickets directly in our web shop. Bus stop in Essen: Freiheit 5A, Fernbushaltestelle HBF Essen

Artists at Work

The film series Artists at Work showcases the versatility of Ruhrtriennale artists. Every Tuesday in the Turbinenhalle we present a cinematic work featuring a festival artist. Artistic director Ivo Van Hove opens the evening with an in-person interview with each guest and welcomes David Lang on Tuesday, 16 September.