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The local Munich amateur music organization, English-Speaking Music Ensembles (ESME) e.V. is pleased to host its 3rd concert of the year, titled: “A Winter Warm-up: Carols and Classics” on Sunday, December 2nd at 4:00 p.m. in the Carl-Orff-Saal at the Gasteig cultural center. As in the past, the show promises a wide range of music, from classical to jazz to favorites of the season.

The family-friendly performance features all three of ESME’s established ensembles: Orchestra, Singers and Big Band under the direction of Daniel Stratievsky, Kristin Fehlauer and Mark Davey. The orchestra will “warm up” the stage with movements from Bizet and Mahler, to be later joined by the choir for Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The singers’ lush harmonies evoke fireside coziness, contrasting with the big band’s lively holiday rhythms. It may be cold outside, but the closing combined performance of Christmas carols should warm everyone’s heart.

Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Tickets (€8-18)* can be purchased online at München Ticket: http://www.muenchenticket.de or at one of the many locations throughout Munich (Hauptbahnhof, Marienplatz, Olympiapark or Gasteig).

Where: Gasteig, Carl-Orff-Saal
Rosenheimer Str. 5, Munich, Germany
Date: Dec 2, 2012
Concert Start: 4:00 p.m.

Cost: 8* / 12* / 18 € per person (* 50% discount available for children and students in these price categories. Not available for online reservation.)

Tickets can be reserved online via München Ticket

Principal Conductors — Daniel Stratievsky & Kristin Fehlauer
Guest Conductor — Tar Viturawong
Soloist — Olivia Corey

Music Lineup
  • L’Arlesienne, Suite Nr.1. Prélude — G. Bizet
  • Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan”: Mov. 3 — G. Mahler
  • Coronation Mass in C major, Kyrie, Sanctus, Benedictus & Agnus Dei — W.A. Mozart
  • Jingle Bells — J. Piermont
  • Frosty the Snowman — S. Nelson & J. Rollins
  • Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) — F. Biebl
  • Carol of the Bells — M. Leontovich
  • Feliz Navidad — J. Feliciano
  • A Big Band Christmas — traditional songs
  • Caritas Patiens Est — Tar Viturawong
  • Santa Baby — J. Javits, P. Springer & T. Springer
  • I’ll Be Home for Christmas — W. Kent
  • A Carol Fantasia — (a medley of traditional carols for singers and orchestra)

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The start of the winter season is rapidly approaching. We hope everyone has had a restful summer break and we look forward to welcoming back our singers and instrumentalists for another productive season!

The TT Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Stratievsky, will begin rehearsals for the winter concert on Monday, Sept. 10th, and the TT Singers, under the direction of Kristin Fehlauer, will start rehearsals on Wednesday, Sept. 12th. Both ensembles will rehearse at the Bavaria Musikstudios starting at 7:00 p.m.

This year, in addition to popular favorites of the Christmas season such as Santa Baby and Carol of the Bells, the TT Orchestra and Singers will also perform selections from Mozart’s Krönungsmesse (Coronation Mass).

Members, please log in for further information on the music (Orchestra | Singers).

Additionally, the Big Band will start rehearsals on Sunday, September 16th at the KreativGarage from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Singers and instrumentalists in the Munich area are welcome to sign up here to get more information. Or just show up and be ready to have fun, no audition necessary!

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Where: Gasteig, Carl-Orff-Saal
Rosenheimer Str. 5, Munich, Germany
Date: July 28, 2012
Concert Start: 8:00 p.m.

Cost:  8 / 12 / 18 € per person (incl.  discounts for children)

Tickets can be reserved online via München Ticket:

or München Ticket centers:

* München Hauptbahnhof
* Gasteig
* Marienplatz
* Olympia-Eissportzentrum

Please join the TT Orchestra and Singers, under the direction of Mark Davey and Eric Weddle, on Saturday, July 28, 2012 to celebrate our return after two years to the Carl-Orff-Saal with ESME e.V.’s “Music for the Common Man” Summer Concert.

We look forward to presenting to our family, friends, and fans an entertaining evening overflowing with an eclectic and rousing mix of music drawing from a variety of genres, styles and languages.

Guest Conductor – Kristin Fehlauer
Soloist – Barthélemy Pecquet

Music Lineup*
  • Fanfare for the Common Man – by Copland
  • Schicksalslied – by Brahms
  • Cello Concerto, 4th Movement – by Elgar
  • O Magnum Mysterium
  • Polotsvian Dances from Prince Igor – by Borodin
  • Star Trek Through the Ages
  • Loch Lomond – Scottish Folk Song
  • 007 Themes
  • My Flight for Heaven – by Blake Henson & Robert Herrick
  • Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet – by Greg Gilpin & John Parker
  • Ain’a That Good News
  • Les Miserables

* subject to changes

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On Friday evening, June 22, 2012 the TT Singers will be joining three other choirs in the Munich area to participate in the Ackermannbogen’s Summer Concert. There will also be a selection of theater groups performing on stage in the Kulturpassage.

Afterwards at 8:45 p.m. the organizers are offering a public viewing of the EM 2012, 2nd Quarter Final game Germany vs. Greece on the large screen (weather permitting).

Location: Rosa-Aschenbrenner-Bogen 9, 80797 München

Time: 6:30 p.m. (the TT Singers will be on stage 8:15 p.m.)