Christian Benning Percussion Group thrills Ansbach with Sträuße at Onoldiasaal
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When percussion turns to stardust: Christian Benning Percussion Group in Ansbach
The Christian Benning Percussion Group opens in Ansbach with a program that transforms the concert hall into a vibrating sound space. On September 24, 2026, in the Onoldiasaal, precise percussion craftsmanship meets grand musical images, celestial bodies, constellations, and works that have long established percussion as a chamber music instrument of significance.
An evening between rhythm, space, and brilliance
What makes this concert so special is the combination of compositional depth and captivating live atmosphere. Works by A. Gerassimez, J. Cage, Bach/Lawrence, and Horsley/Stapleton represent a dramaturgy in which fine sound colors, explosive attacks, and precise synchronization blend into a dense concert experience. The evening does not follow loud effects but instead a clever orchestration of movement, tension, and pulse.
StarStruck and the fascination of percussion literature
With StarStruck, the ensemble bridges musical history and the present. At the center are composers who have written for percussion chamber music, true milestones of modern percussion literature. Additionally, thematic references to outer space: Roaïkron, Pléïades, and other works open a view upwards and give the program an almost cosmic expanse.
Christian Benning and his ensemble at the highest level
Christian Benning is well-established beyond the region as a multipercussionist and ensemble leader. His projects have brought the Christian Benning Percussion Group to prestigious venues such as the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, the Beethoven House Bonn, the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. This international experience also shapes the Ansbach performance: technically precise, stylistically open, and with palpable stage presence.
The Onoldiasaal as an ideal sound space
The Onoldiasaal on Nürnberger Straße 30 offers the right setting for an evening of this magnitude with its modern facilities and spacious stage. Around 900 seats with row seating, good accessibility, and its location in the heart of Ansbach make the hall a strong venue for concerts with high audience dynamics. Those sitting here will experience percussion not as accompaniment but as the main role.
Conclusion: A concert for all who want to experience sound intensely
Christian Benning Percussion Group – Sträuße promises an evening in Ansbach full of precision, energy, and musical surprises. The ensemble utilizes the Onoldiasaal for a concert that connects classical music, modernity, and percussive power at a high level. Anyone looking for live music with substance and momentum should not miss this concert.
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