Jörg Widmann live in Saarbrücken

Experience Jörg Widmann live on June 2nd

On June 2nd, 2027, Saarländischer Rundfunk (SR) in Saarbrücken will present a concert featuring works by composer and clarinetist Jörg Widmann. Widmann’s musical style is often described as bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. He frequently incorporates elements of Viennese Classical and Romantic music—particularly Mahler and Schubert—into a contemporary framework, characterized by complex harmonies, rhythmic vitality, and a distinctive textural palette. His compositions explore extended instrumental techniques and often reveal a playful, sometimes ironic, sensibility. He is noted for writing both instrumental and vocal works, including operas and concertos.

Saarländischer Rundfunk is the public broadcaster for the state of Saarland in Germany. Founded in 1924 as a private radio station, it became part of the ARD (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland), the consortium of public broadcasters, after World War II. SR plays a significant role in regional cultural life, maintaining its own symphony orchestra and choir which regularly perform both standard repertoire and contemporary compositions.