Knowledge and understanding increase the pleasure. For this reason, many large orchestras and promoters like to offer introductions before their concerts. Experts shed light on the genesis of the music, the circumstances in which it was first performed, the ideas behind the compositions and their expression, and they give examples of how certain works have been taken up, modelled or used as a reason for differentiation throughout history. The aim of the lecturers is to sharpen curiosity about what is to be heard and to draw attention to special features here and there that one would not necessarily discover on first or one-off listening.
The introductions at the Kissinger Sommer always take place early on Friday evenings at 5 pm and take a special form. They focus on the concert that will take place that evening, but also give a preview of the other concerts that will take place that weekend. The speakers have the academic training needed to provide competent information. Above all, however, they are music enthusiasts and are keen to pass on their enthusiasm for music in a knowledgeable and entertaining way. Pre-concerts talks are in German.