Culture

Residency of the London Symphony Orchestra

The “orchestra in residence” format of the world-famous London Symphony Orchestra gave the audience of the Konzerthaus Dortmund an opportunity to experience star conductors and world-class music performances, and even get to know the orchestra off stage during the LSO Discovery Days.

Orchesterkonzert Sir Antonio Pappano & London Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Gerstein am Klavier

Europe

Germany

Dortmund

Funding period: 2019-2024

At the beginning of the 2019/20 season, the Wilo-Foundation became the main sponsor of the residency of the world-famous London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). Up until the 2023/24 season, the world-class orchestra worked closely with the Konzerthaus Dortmund and, under the leadership of internationally acclaimed conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, François-Xavier Roth, Gianandrea Noseda or Antonio Pappano, presented exceptional music productions.

Das London Symphony Orchestra auf der Bühne des Konzerthaus Dortmund — The farewell concert of the LSO orchestra residency with the world-famous conductor Sir Simon Rattle at the Konzerthaus Dortmund on 6 March 2024. Photo: Konzerthaus Dortmund GmbH, Credit: Bjørn Woll

Moreover, the LSO residency not only provided unforgettable concert experiences but also brought its award-winning LSO Discovery Programme to Dortmund. Since 1946, the LSO has been engaged in efforts to reach a broad audience through classical music and has been expanding its activities continuously. The accompanying Community Music programme also focused on inspiring people from all social backgrounds through musical experiences.

Das Team Deutschland-Achter besucht das Konzerthaus Dortmund mit Vertretern der Wilo-Foundation und des Vorstands der Wilo SE — The Team Germany Eight (main sponsor WILO SE) will attend the LSO concert "Rachmaninov's Indulgent 3rd Symphony" with Sir Simon Rattle on 08.12.2022. Photo: Wilo-Foundation

Dr. Raphael von Hoensbroech (Intendant des KHD) gemeinsam mit Dame Kathryn McDowell (LSO Managing Director) in der Wilo-Foundation Lounge — Dr. Raphael von Hoensbroech (Artistic Director of the KHD) together with Dame Kathryn McDowell (LSO Managing Director) in the Wilo-Foundation Lounge. Photo: Konzerthaus Dortmund GmbH, Credit: Bjørn Woll

Background:

To improve the cultural appeal of Dortmund within the region and beyond, the Wilo-Foundation has been a supporter and partner foundation of the renowned Konzerthaus Dortmund (Dortmund Concert Hall) since 2012. There is also a Wilo-Foundation lounge at the Konzerthaus which was opened in 2019. The funding programme includes outstanding musical events of the highest international standard, talent promotion and innovation. Cultural engagement in the city of Dortmund, where the international Wilo Group is headquartered, plays a strong role at the Wilo-Foundation, as intended by its founder Dr.-Ing. h.c. Jochen Opländer.

Photo Header: Konzerthaus Dortmund GmbH, Credit: Holger Jacoby

Our funding partner

The Konzerthaus Dortmund GmbH opened its doors in September 2002 and since 2012 has belonged to the prestigious European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO), together with the leading concert halls of London, Paris, Barcelona, Budapest and Vienna. It is one of only four German venues to have achieved this honour, along with Baden-Baden, Cologne and Hamburg. In the 2018/2019 season, Dr Raphael von Hoensbroech took over as artistic director and managing director of the Konzerthaus Dortmund, succeeding Ulrich Andreas Vogt and Benedikt Stampa.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) forms the global framework for action for socially, economically and ecologically sustainable development. Our funding commitment also supports these sustainability goals. With this project, we are making a contribution to achieving the following SDGs:

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