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Concerts in Gengenbach and Marienthal
G. Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle
Markus Francke will perform in the orchestral version of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle
in two concerts on 14 and 15 November 2026.
Under the baton of Olaf Fütterer, the performances will bring together the
Collegium Vocale Strasbourg-Ortenau, the Singakademie Ortenau and the Musiciens sans frontières Alsace-Ortenau.
DATES & VENUES
Saturday, 14 November 2026, 7.00 pm, Mutterhauskirche, Gengenbach
Sunday, 15 November 2026, 5.00 pm, Basilique Notre-Dame de Marienthal (F)
Role Debut as Éléazar
F. Halévy: La Juive zum Spielzeitbeginn am Theater Ulm
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Markus Francke will make his role debut as Éléazar in Fromental Halévy's La Juive.
Halévys Grand Opéra explores religious fanaticism, exclusion, and tragic conflicts that entangle the Jewish goldsmith Éléazar and his daughter Rachel, who is believed to be Jewish.
Overwhelming soundscapes, emotional intensity, and striking relevance promise a stunning evening at the opera!
PREMIERE
Saturday, 3 October 2026, 7.00 pm, Theater Ulm
NEXT PERFORMANCES
7, 9, 11, 23, 31 October 2026
6, 8, 12, 28 November 2026