Grenzgänge – Poga & Prokofjew – Kölner Philharmonie, Cologne

Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Time: 20:00
Venue: Kölner Philharmonie
Address: Bischofsgartenstraße 1, 50667 Köln, Germany
City: Cologne
Organisation: Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
Price range: 14 € – 67 €

About this event

Uncompromising expression, jagged rhythms, and overwhelming virtuosity define Sergei Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto. A work of eruptive power and psychological drama, it is ideally suited to Israeli pianist Boris Giltburg, renowned for his narrative, storytelling interpretations. After the break comes a breathtaking reach for the stars: Alexander Scriabin’s Symphony No. 3, “Le divin poème” (The Divine Poem). Latvian conductor Andris Poga unleashes this iconic sonic poem about humanity’s liberating ascent to the heavens.

Cast & creative

Piano
Boris Giltburg
Conductor
Andris Poga
Conductor
Andris Poga
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Pre-concert Introduction Speaker
Michael Lohse
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Pre-concert Introduction Speaker
Michael Lohse
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Composer
Sergey Sergeyevich Prokofiev
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Composer
Alexander Scriabin