Lothar Koenigs live in Frankfurt

Experience Lothar Koenigs live on January 23rd

On January 23, 2027, a concert dedicated to the works of Lothar Koenigs will be presented at the Alte Oper Frankfurt. Koenigs (1875-1941) was a German composer associated with late Romanticism and early Expressionism, though his style remained largely independent and defies easy categorization. His music is characterized by a distinctive harmonic language often incorporating polytonality and a focus on timbre and atmosphere. While he initially achieved recognition, his work was later suppressed during the Nazi regime due to his Jewish heritage; a significant rediscovery of his compositions has occurred in recent decades.

The Alte Oper Frankfurt (Old Opera House) holds a prominent place in the city’s cultural landscape. Originally opened in 1880, it served as Frankfurt’s primary opera house until its near-total destruction during Allied bombing raids in World War II. Rather than rebuilding it in a purely functional manner, a conscious decision was made to preserve the ruin as a historical monument. Extensive reconstruction took place between 1968 and 1981, restoring the exterior shell while creating a modern concert hall *within* the historic structure.