Jörg Widmann live in Glasgow

Experience Jörg Widmann live on May 15th

Jörg Widmann, a prominent German clarinetist and composer, will present a concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on May 15, 2027. Widmann’s compositional style is often described as bridging the gap between contemporary and traditional musical languages. His work frequently incorporates elements of serialism and atonality alongside clear melodic and harmonic structures, exhibiting a playful engagement with form and a virtuosic demand on performers. He is known for both his instrumental concertos and chamber music, often featuring the clarinet – his primary instrument – prominently.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall opened in 1990, becoming a central venue for music performance in Scotland. Designed by architects Page\Park, the hall was built as part of the city’s preparations for being a European City of Culture in 1990. Its main auditorium is renowned for its acoustics, specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of orchestral and chamber music. The hall hosts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and regularly welcomes international orchestras, soloists, and ensembles. The building also includes the New Auditorium (originally the Buchanan Hall) which offers a more intimate space for smaller performances and events.