The Deutsche Philharmonie Merck is in India on a travelling tour across the country. Currently in Hyderabad, the 60 strong orchestra performed to a cozy group of music lovers and connoisseurs on Saturday evening.Though dressed in casual formals and colourful salwars, the orchestra took to stage with classic poise.For 40 minutes, the audience were given a glimpse into the world of philharmonic symphony.Conducted by Wolfgang Heinzel, chief conductor of the Deutsche Philharmonie Merck at Darmstadt , the performance was a perfect confluence of strings, bass, percussion and wind instruments.Their repertoire for the evening included a Polish classic, a pizzicato (playing stringed instruments by plucking the strings instead of strumming them), Mozart’s No 2 flute concert, Leonore overture No 3, considered one of Beethoven’s quickest music compositions, a polka music piece and the Hungarian Dance No 5.As per a request, they ended with a short rendition of Swan Lake.The Merck Philharmonie’s charm lies in the easy manner of their conductor and their mutual respect for each other and the music they play.Herr Heinzel infused a light playful tenor to the evening as he engaged his audience by explaining the music. His mastery at keeping the musicians in time and at the same pace kept the sounds precise yet melodic.The evening was also witness to Henrik Wiese, a solo flutist from Hamburg.He performed to Mozart’s flute concert No 2 in D major. The musicians were appreciated warmly at the close of the mini concert.Audience also quizzed the orchestra from their musical influences to their knowledge on Indian classical music to the difference between Beethoven and Mozart’s music.Speaking after the concert, Lisa Barry, the first position violinist said, “Being a part of the orchestra is as easy as it is tough. I’m relatively new as I actually stepped in for a friend who couldn’t make it to the tour here (India). But its been good fun and I really enjoy working for Hienzel.”While it was the first time for some, others like Detlev Wormsbaecher, the fourth position double-bass player, have been on this trip before. “I came to India in 2001 and 2007. Though this is my first trip to Hyderabad, the essence of India is just as I remember it.”The Deutsche Philharmonie Merck will travel to Bengaluru and Chennai next.
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