With a festive concert in the large hall of the Philharmonie The Orchestre de Chambre du Luxembourg (OCL) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday evening. The evening was all about musical diversity, cultural engagement – and a noticeable spirit of optimism within the ensemble.
Former Minister of Culture Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, guest conductor Carlo Rizzari, the OCL chairman Georges Santer, Lieutenant Représentant Guillaume, Minister of Culture Eric Thill, Mayor Lydie Polfer and the two concertmaster Pascal Monlong and Lyonel Schmit (VLNR). Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Catherine Kontz hugs the guest conductor Carlo Rizzari after the premiere of her order. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Carlo Rizzari, guest conductor of the OCL that evening. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Mayor Lydie Polfer. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Lieutenant Représintant congratulates the guest conductor Carlo Rizzari. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Solist Matis Grisó. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Guest conductor Carlo Rizzari. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Solist Matis Grisó. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Georges Santer, the chairman of the OCL. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Solist Matis Grisó. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Pascal Monlong and Lyonel Schmit. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 Joer OCl, Orchestre de Chambre Luxembourg. Philharmonie, Luxembourg. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 Joer OCl, Orchestre de Chambre Luxembourg. Philharmonie, Luxembourg. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Solist Matis Grisó and guest conductor Carlo Rizzari. 50 Joer OCl, Orchestre de Chambre Luxembourg. Philharmonie, Luxembourg. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Minister of Culture Eric Thill. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
50 years OCL, image impressions of a musical birthday party. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
Pascal Monlong & Lyonel Schmit. 50 Joer OCl, Orchestre de Chambre Luxembourg. Philharmonie, Luxembourg. Photo: Stéphane Guillaume Photo: Stéphane Guillaume
In the presence of représentant-lieutenant Erbgröszog Guillaume, the patron of the anniversary year, as well as Minister of Culture Eric Thill, the OCL, under the direction of guest conductor Carlo Rizzari Composer Catherine Kontz. The latter was commissioned with the support of the Ministry of Culture for this occasion – a clear sign for the connection between tradition and contemporary musical signature.
Again and again it was reminded in the speeches of the orchestra’s roots, in particular the founding initiative of Anne and Françoise Groben and Dominique Poppe, which launched the ensemble « Les Musiciens » five decades ago, from which the OCL later emerged. The early death of the two rough sisters, Anne (violin) and Françoise (cello) gave the review a noticeable emotional depth.
A “Happy Birthday” played by the orchestra itself
A video with musical accompaniment by the orchestra – to match the song « What a Wonderful World » – reviewed the eventful history of the ensemble. At the end of the evening, a “Happy Birthday” was played by the orchestra itself, accompanied by the warm applause of the audience.
The anniversary concert not only marked a highlight in the current festival year, but also a symbolic fresh start. Because while the orchestra reflects its past, the view is clearly looking forward with a new generation of talents and looking for a new musical direction.
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