Christoph Kalz, composer compositions, adaptations, arrangements, sheet music and lyrics

June 4, 2023: CHOR ZUR WELT »Together. Zusammen. Ensemble« – Internationales Musikfest Hamburg

Chor zur Welt 2023
Together. Zusammen. Ensemble

A program with 14 opera choral pieces from Purcell to Verdi, arranged by Christoph Kalz on behalf of Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, performed by the Chor zur Welt Hamburg and the ensemble reflektor Hamburg: concert

May 9, 2023: 10 years of JEKI (An instrument for every child)

JEKI

JEKI: "Jedem Kind ein Instrument" - An instrument for every child

Anniversary concert in the Great Hall of the Laeiszhalle with the adaptation of "A JEKIschichte" by Christoph Kalz on behalf of the school authority (Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung): concert

 

 

 

8. Juli 2023: Always look on the bright side of life

in the Carmina Burana concert in the Great Hall of the Elbphilharmonie: concert

or in concert on July 1, 2023 at Bürgerhaus Wilhelmsburg

"Always look on the bright side of life"- Adaptation for large orchestra, choir and soloists by Christophvon Christoph Kalz on behalf of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. 

#ELPHIATHOME on YouTube

June 18, 2023: "Around the world in 80 bars" - premiere of the Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

FO 2023

Premiere of the commissioned work "Around the world in 80 bars" by Christoph Kalz in the Kleine Saal of the Elbphilharmonie: concert

Concert in the Freizeitzentrum Schnelsen Forum on June 11, 2023

June 26, 2022: #ELPHIATHOME: Beat Corona!

Composition for percussion ensemble by Christoph Kalz commissioned by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Elbphilharmonie media library

Concert on June 26th 2022

Programme

 

Rotterdam Markthal Orkest

October 1, 2020: Rotterdam Markthal Orkest

Concert as part of the Gergiev Festival (cancelled due to corona)

Event

« bachreich » | Christoph Kalz | for orchestra

June 14, 2020 #ELPHIATHOME: Always look on the bright side of life!

Adaptation for large orchestra by Christoph Kalz commissioned by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

#ELPHIATHOME on YouTube

PO im EPGS Cantina

February 1, 2020: a spectator's guide to the orchestra

The Elbphilharmonie Publikumsorchester featuring a world premiere by Christoph Kalz

Event at Elbphilharmonie

Programme

Event at KULTUR PALAST HAMBURG on January 25, 2020

Hamburg Conservatory

Spectator Programm 1
Spectator Programm 2
FO in action 2017

June 21, 2020: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

featuring compositions an adaptations by Christoph Kalz.

PREMIERE: "In 80 Takten um die Welt", part V (for large orchestra, commissioned by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg)

Postponement from June 21, 2020 to:

  • Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Kulturpalast Hamburg
  • Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Event

June 2, 2019: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg with adaptations and arrangements by Christoph Kalz:

Ludwig van Beethoven - SymphonyNr. 6 in F Major op. 68 »Pastorale« / 1st movement: Allegro ma non troppo

Gustav Holst - Song Without Words / from: Second Suite in F

Aram Khatschaturian - Waltz from »Masquerade«

John Barry - concert suite »Dances with Wolves« / director: Kevin Costner, 1990

George Gershwin - An American in Paris

Arturo Márquez - Danzón Nr. 2 for orchestra

Event

Programme

Laeiszhalle

June 22, 2019: Summer Serenades of the State Youth Music College Hamburg

at Laieszhalle Hamburg featuring adaptations and arrangements by Christoph Kalz.

 

Event

01.07.2018: Publikumsorchester der Elbphilharmonie

July 1, 2018: The Audience Orchestra (Publikumsorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

in the large hall performing "Cantina Band" (John Williams) adapted for large orchestra by Christoph Kalz

 

Event

Hamburg Conservatory

Cantina Band | John Williams, adaptation by Christoph Kalz | for large orchestra
Sing Sang Song III

Sing Sang Song III

Practical voice training for youngsters by Friedhilde Trüün, Honorary Professor in choral cunducting and voice formation in Tübingen.

Including 16 arrangements, inter alia by Christoph Kalz. Published at Carus Verlag.

VIDEO

For The Longest Time | Billy Joel | for mixed choir (SSAAT)

Chor zur Welt 2018: Rehearsal attendance by Federal President Steinmeier

during a rehearsal of adaptations of Turkish, Arabic and German songs by Christoph Kalz.

Chor zur Welt: Blog

Federal President attends the World's Choir

laut und luise

The Family Orchestra of the Elbphilharmonie: laut und luise

The children's music festival presents the Familiy Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie:

2018: June 17, presenting adaptations by Christoph Kalz (Arensky, Brahms, Grieg, Prokofjew, Jacobs)

2019: June 16 presenting adaptations by Christoph Kalz (Beethoven, Holst, Khatschaturian, Gershwin, Barry)

Wolfram Arer: The Journey Goes On

Wolfram Arer: The Journey Goes On

CD release 2018

presenting 12 adaptations and arrangements by Christoph Kalz

Wolfram Arer, 2018: "Christoph did a wonderful job. His arrangements are soothing and so beautifully atmospheric."

Fields of Athenry | Wolfram Arer feat. Stasia Estep
Nannenpreis Programm
Nannenpreis

April 11, 2018: Nannen Preis 2018 / German Journalism Award

hosted by Karen Miosga, presenting an adaptation by Christoph Kalz performed by the German-Syrian Vocal Ensemble (Deutsch-syrisches Vokalensemble). The NANNEN PREIS honours excellent works of German journalism.

www.nannen-preis.de

VIDEO

18.03.2018: Chor zur Welt / Ensemble Resonanz
01.07.2018: Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

July 1, 2018: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

performing adaptations by Christoph Kalz (Johann Strauß jun., Grieg, Prokofjew, Jacobs/Casey, Brahms, Ahrensky)

Event

18.03.2018: Chor zur Welt / Ensemble Resonanz

March 18, 2018: Ensemble Resonanz / Chor zur Welt at the Elbphilharmonie

presenting adaptations (Franz Schubert, Zülfü Livaneli u. a.) and compositions ("Orientalische Winterreise") by Christoph Kalz

Franz Schubert: Die Winterreise, op.89

  • No. 1 Gute Nacht 
  • No. 5 Der Lindernbaum
  • No. 22 Mut
  • No. 24 Der Leiermann

 

 Zülfü Livaneli:

  • Karlı Kayın Ormanı
  • Güneş Topla Benim İçin 

Gurbet Ele Selam (Taci), Lamma Bada Yatathenna, El Hilwa Di

Event

www.ensembleresonanz.com

Rock n Robo

March 8 and 9, 2018: "Rock 'n' Robo" at Gymnasium Schönau

A fresh musical by Christoph Kalz, interpreted by the students of Gymnasium Schönau (Black Forest) and its big band.

www.gymschoen.loe.schule-bw.de

www.carus-verlag.com/christoph-kalz-rock-n-robo.html

www.badische-zeitung.de/roboter-regieren-die-welt

 www.verlagshaus-jaumann.de

 www.badische-zeitung.de/schoenau

 

June 10, 2017 at Gustav-Stresemann-Gymnasium (Bad Wildungen)

www.stresemanngymnasium.de

 

 

Programmheft Elbphilharmonie vom 27.01.2018
27.01.2018: Elbphilharmonie
26. und 27.01.2018: Das Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

January 26 and 27, 2018: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

performing adaptations (Wagner, Dvořák, Zimmer) and compositions by Christoph Kalz

  

Event

Programme

 

October 21, 2017: Orlando Big Band

October 21, 2017: Orlando Big Band

Bob Carr Theatre (Orlando, FL)

performing adaptations, arrangements and transcriptions by Christoph Kalz:

 

  • Carmen's Boogie (The Andrew Sisters)
  • Watch The Birdie (Anita O'Day)
  • Bei mir Bistu Shein (Jacobs, Secunda)
  • Lullaby Of Birdland (Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse version)
  • Chant Of The Groove (Fats Waller)
  • Shout And Feel It (Count Basie)
  • Life Goes to A Party (Benny Goodman)
  • Jumpin' At The Woodside (Count Basie)

 

www.orlandobigband.com

11.11.2017: Die Männerwirtschaft

November 11, 2017: Die Männerwirtschaft / Berlin A Cappella

in the Café Theater Schalotte Berlin (Charlottenburg) performing several arrangements and adaptations by Christoph Kalz:

  • Ich will nicht nach Berlin (Kraftklub)
  • Celebration (Kool & the Gang)
  • Ich liebte ein Mädchen (Ingo Insterburg)
  • Mambo No. 5 (Lou Bega)
  • König von Deutschland (Rio Reiser)
  • u. a.

 

www.berlinacappella.de

www.maennerwirtschaft.de

15.11.2017: China Inn, Laeiszhalle

July 16, 2016: 4. International Youth Music Festival CHINA INN

Concert at the Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Host: Christoph Kalz

2007: Kurz-Spielfilm "Der Eintänzer" mit Ludger Pistor

2007: Movie "Der Eintänzer" starring Ludger Pistor

presenting two songs composed by Christoph Kalz as part of the soundtrack:

  • Erinnerst du dich?
  • Wer nicht wagt, der nicht gewinnt
24. und 25.06.2017: Das Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

June 24 and 25, 2017: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

performing adaptations (Dvořák, Wagner, Zimmer) and compositions by Christoph Kalz

 

Event

Programme

16.01.2016: BKA-Theater

January 16, 2016: Cycle "Unheard Music" at the Berliner Kabarett Anstalt Theater

Premiere by Christoph Kalz in the concert series "Unerhörte Musik" at the BKA-Theater Berlin-Kreuzberg

 

 Event

 

Programme

 

Rock n Robo

2012: Musical "Rock 'n' Robo"

Publication of the musical "Rock 'n' Robo" by Christoph Kalz at Carus Music Publishing

www.carus-verlag.com

www.carus-verlag.com/christoph-kalz-rock-n-robo.html

www.carus-verlag.com/personen/christoph-kalz

2015: Rock 'n' Robo

Chorzeit 2015

Review published in "CHORZEIT. Das Vokalmagazin." (10/2015)

"The composer reached deeply into his bag of tricks and effects - the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic music, stylistically widely spread from children's songs to hip hop is consistently captivating."

2009: Angriff der Killertelefonbücher

2009: Angriff der Killertelefonbücher / Attack of the Killer Telephone Directories

Award-winning short movie directed bei Markus Hülse with an original soundtrack composed and produced by Christoph Kalz

Angriff der Killertelefonbücher | Original Soundtrack by Christoph Kalz

June 4, 2023: CHOR ZUR WELT »Together. Zusammen. Ensemble« – Internationales Musikfest Hamburg

Chor zur Welt 2023
Together. Zusammen. Ensemble

A program with 14 opera choral pieces from Purcell to Verdi, arranged by Christoph Kalz on behalf of Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, performed by the Chor zur Welt Hamburg and the ensemble reflektor Hamburg: concert

May 9, 2023: 10 years of JEKI (An instrument for every child)

JEKI

JEKI: "Jedem Kind ein Instrument" - An instrument for every child

Anniversary concert in the Great Hall of the Laeiszhalle with the adaptation of "A JEKIschichte" by Christoph Kalz on behalf of the school authority (Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung): concert

 

 

 

8. Juli 2023: Always look on the bright side of life

in the Carmina Burana concert in the Great Hall of the Elbphilharmonie: concert

or in concert on July 1, 2023 at Bürgerhaus Wilhelmsburg

"Always look on the bright side of life"- Adaptation for large orchestra, choir and soloists by Christophvon Christoph Kalz on behalf of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. 

#ELPHIATHOME on YouTube

June 18, 2023: "Around the world in 80 bars" - premiere of the Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

FO 2023

Premiere of the commissioned work "Around the world in 80 bars" by Christoph Kalz in the Kleine Saal of the Elbphilharmonie: concert

Concert in the Freizeitzentrum Schnelsen Forum on June 11, 2023

June 26, 2022: #ELPHIATHOME: Beat Corona!

Composition for percussion ensemble by Christoph Kalz commissioned by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Elbphilharmonie media library

Concert on June 26th 2022

Programme

 

Rotterdam Markthal Orkest

October 1, 2020: Rotterdam Markthal Orkest

Concert as part of the Gergiev Festival (cancelled due to corona)

Event

« bachreich » | Christoph Kalz | for orchestra

June 14, 2020 #ELPHIATHOME: Always look on the bright side of life!

Adaptation for large orchestra by Christoph Kalz commissioned by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

#ELPHIATHOME on YouTube

PO im EPGS Cantina

February 1, 2020: a spectator's guide to the orchestra

The Elbphilharmonie Publikumsorchester featuring a world premiere by Christoph Kalz

Event at Elbphilharmonie

Programme

Event at KULTUR PALAST HAMBURG on January 25, 2020

Hamburg Conservatory

Spectator Programm 1
Spectator Programm 2
FO in action 2017

June 21, 2020: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

featuring compositions an adaptations by Christoph Kalz.

PREMIERE: "In 80 Takten um die Welt", part V (for large orchestra, commissioned by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg)

Postponement from June 21, 2020 to:

  • Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Kulturpalast Hamburg
  • Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Event

June 2, 2019: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg with adaptations and arrangements by Christoph Kalz:

Ludwig van Beethoven - SymphonyNr. 6 in F Major op. 68 »Pastorale« / 1st movement: Allegro ma non troppo

Gustav Holst - Song Without Words / from: Second Suite in F

Aram Khatschaturian - Waltz from »Masquerade«

John Barry - concert suite »Dances with Wolves« / director: Kevin Costner, 1990

George Gershwin - An American in Paris

Arturo Márquez - Danzón Nr. 2 for orchestra

Event

Programme

Laeiszhalle

June 22, 2019: Summer Serenades of the State Youth Music College Hamburg

at Laieszhalle Hamburg featuring adaptations and arrangements by Christoph Kalz.

 

Event

01.07.2018: Publikumsorchester der Elbphilharmonie

July 1, 2018: The Audience Orchestra (Publikumsorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

in the large hall performing "Cantina Band" (John Williams) adapted for large orchestra by Christoph Kalz

 

Event

Hamburg Conservatory

Cantina Band | John Williams, adaptation by Christoph Kalz | for large orchestra
Sing Sang Song III

Sing Sang Song III

Practical voice training for youngsters by Friedhilde Trüün, Honorary Professor in choral cunducting and voice formation in Tübingen.

Including 16 arrangements, inter alia by Christoph Kalz. Published at Carus Verlag.

VIDEO

For The Longest Time | Billy Joel | for mixed choir (SSAAT)

Chor zur Welt 2018: Rehearsal attendance by Federal President Steinmeier

during a rehearsal of adaptations of Turkish, Arabic and German songs by Christoph Kalz.

Chor zur Welt: Blog

Federal President attends the World's Choir

laut und luise

The Family Orchestra of the Elbphilharmonie: laut und luise

The children's music festival presents the Familiy Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie:

2018: June 17, presenting adaptations by Christoph Kalz (Arensky, Brahms, Grieg, Prokofjew, Jacobs)

2019: June 16 presenting adaptations by Christoph Kalz (Beethoven, Holst, Khatschaturian, Gershwin, Barry)

Wolfram Arer: The Journey Goes On

Wolfram Arer: The Journey Goes On

CD release 2018

presenting 12 adaptations and arrangements by Christoph Kalz

Wolfram Arer, 2018: "Christoph did a wonderful job. His arrangements are soothing and so beautifully atmospheric."

Fields of Athenry | Wolfram Arer feat. Stasia Estep
Nannenpreis

April 11, 2018: Nannen Preis 2018 / German Journalism Award

hosted by Karen Miosga, presenting an adaptation by Christoph Kalz performed by the German-Syrian Vocal Ensemble (Deutsch-syrisches Vokalensemble). The NANNEN PREIS honours excellent works of German journalism.

www.nannen-preis.de

VIDEO

01.07.2018: Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

July 1, 2018: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

performing adaptations by Christoph Kalz (Johann Strauß jun., Grieg, Prokofjew, Jacobs/Casey, Brahms, Ahrensky)

Event

18.03.2018: Chor zur Welt / Ensemble Resonanz

March 18, 2018: Ensemble Resonanz / Chor zur Welt at the Elbphilharmonie

presenting adaptations (Franz Schubert, Zülfü Livaneli u. a.) and compositions ("Orientalische Winterreise") by Christoph Kalz

Franz Schubert: Die Winterreise, op.89

  • No. 1 Gute Nacht 
  • No. 5 Der Lindernbaum
  • No. 22 Mut
  • No. 24 Der Leiermann

 

 Zülfü Livaneli:

  • Karlı Kayın Ormanı
  • Güneş Topla Benim İçin 

Gurbet Ele Selam (Taci), Lamma Bada Yatathenna, El Hilwa Di

Event

www.ensembleresonanz.com

Rock n Robo

March 8 and 9, 2018: "Rock 'n' Robo" at Gymnasium Schönau

A fresh musical by Christoph Kalz, interpreted by the students of Gymnasium Schönau (Black Forest) and its big band.

www.gymschoen.loe.schule-bw.de

www.carus-verlag.com/christoph-kalz-rock-n-robo.html

www.badische-zeitung.de/roboter-regieren-die-welt

 www.verlagshaus-jaumann.de

 www.badische-zeitung.de/schoenau

 

June 10, 2017 at Gustav-Stresemann-Gymnasium (Bad Wildungen)

www.stresemanngymnasium.de

 

 

Programmheft Elbphilharmonie vom 27.01.2018
27.01.2018: Elbphilharmonie
26. und 27.01.2018: Das Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

January 26 and 27, 2018: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

performing adaptations (Wagner, Dvořák, Zimmer) and compositions by Christoph Kalz

  

Event

Programme

 

October 21, 2017: Orlando Big Band

October 21, 2017: Orlando Big Band

Bob Carr Theatre (Orlando, FL)

performing adaptations, arrangements and transcriptions by Christoph Kalz:

 

  • Carmen's Boogie (The Andrew Sisters)
  • Watch The Birdie (Anita O'Day)
  • Bei mir Bistu Shein (Jacobs, Secunda)
  • Lullaby Of Birdland (Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse version)
  • Chant Of The Groove (Fats Waller)
  • Shout And Feel It (Count Basie)
  • Life Goes to A Party (Benny Goodman)
  • Jumpin' At The Woodside (Count Basie)

 

www.orlandobigband.com

11.11.2017: Die Männerwirtschaft

November 11, 2017: Die Männerwirtschaft / Berlin A Cappella

in the Café Theater Schalotte Berlin (Charlottenburg) performing several arrangements and adaptations by Christoph Kalz:

  • Ich will nicht nach Berlin (Kraftklub)
  • Celebration (Kool & the Gang)
  • Ich liebte ein Mädchen (Ingo Insterburg)
  • Mambo No. 5 (Lou Bega)
  • König von Deutschland (Rio Reiser)
  • u. a.

 

www.berlinacappella.de

www.maennerwirtschaft.de

15.11.2017: China Inn, Laeiszhalle

July 16, 2016: 4. International Youth Music Festival CHINA INN

Concert at the Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Host: Christoph Kalz

2007: Kurz-Spielfilm "Der Eintänzer" mit Ludger Pistor

2007: Movie "Der Eintänzer" starring Ludger Pistor

presenting two songs composed by Christoph Kalz as part of the soundtrack:

  • Erinnerst du dich?
  • Wer nicht wagt, der nicht gewinnt
24. und 25.06.2017: Das Familienorchester der Elbphilharmonie

June 24 and 25, 2017: The Family Orchestra (Familienorchester) of the Elbphilharmonie

performing adaptations (Dvořák, Wagner, Zimmer) and compositions by Christoph Kalz

 

Event

Programme

16.01.2016: BKA-Theater

January 16, 2016: Cycle "Unheard Music" at the Berliner Kabarett Anstalt Theater

Premiere by Christoph Kalz in the concert series "Unerhörte Musik" at the BKA-Theater Berlin-Kreuzberg

 

 Event

 

Programme

 

Rock n Robo

2012: Musical "Rock 'n' Robo"

Publication of the musical "Rock 'n' Robo" by Christoph Kalz at Carus Music Publishing

www.carus-verlag.com

www.carus-verlag.com/christoph-kalz-rock-n-robo.html

www.carus-verlag.com/personen/christoph-kalz

2015: Rock 'n' Robo

Chorzeit 2015

Review published in "CHORZEIT. Das Vokalmagazin." (10/2015)

"The composer reached deeply into his bag of tricks and effects - the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic music, stylistically widely spread from children's songs to hip hop is consistently captivating."

2009: Angriff der Killertelefonbücher

2009: Angriff der Killertelefonbücher / Attack of the Killer Telephone Directories

Award-winning short movie directed bei Markus Hülse with an original soundtrack composed and produced by Christoph Kalz

Angriff der Killertelefonbücher | Original Soundtrack by Christoph Kalz