Philharmonix brings new sound

Not everything in their program is classical, but everything in it has class.

Photos courtesy of Shenzhen Concert Hall

Philharmonix, a seven-member chamber music ensemble, promises to redefine how classical Western music entertains audiences by blending jazz, rock, pop and other elements into it Saturday night at Shenzhen Concert Hall.

Clarinetist Daniel Ottensamer, double bass player Ödön Rácz and violist Thilo Fechner have worked with the Vienna Philharmonic, while violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley and cellist Stephan Koncz were previous members of the Berlin Philharmonic. The orchestra also has violinist Sebastian Gürtler and pianist Christoph Traxler on the team.

Saturday’s program will include “Beethoven Swings,” “Carnival,”“The Lark” and “New Renditions of Sarasate Dances” composed by Koncz, renditions of Béla Bartók’s “For Children,” “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen, “Yesterday” by the Beatles, as well as a few pieces written by Gürtler.

The members will improvise and interact with the audiences during their live concerts, dedicated to bringing a brand new experience to classical and pop music fans.

Tickets: 80-580 yuan

Time: 8 p.m., Sept. 30

Booking: Official WeChat account “szyyt_piao”

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D