‼️Concert cancelled‼️ Due to a technical malfunction, today's concert »40 Jahre Concerto Köln« unfortunately cannot take place. – To the detailed view
Sun 11:00 12.07. 2026
SUN 12.07.2026 | 11:00

Kinderkonzert »Die große Pinguin- und Bananenshow«

For children aged 6 and above
Kölner Philharmonie

Four penguins on an adventure: Ardemus Quartet meets Debussy, Gershwin and fun!

Somewhere at the South Pole live the last four penguins of Katona. The Ardemus Quartet sets off with them on the long and dangerous journey to Uncle Jaap's banana stand... Their musical companions are Claude Debussy and George Gershwin. It's going to be a big penguin and banana show for the whole family!

The versatile Ardemus Quartet from the Netherlands is always good for a surprise. As four penguins with four saxophones and eight flippers, the quartet embarks on a journey by land and water through unknown countries. Accompanied by the music of Claude Debussy, George Gershwin and Dutch composer Toek Numan. Will the four reach Uncle Jaap's banana stand in Amsterdam? And what will Uncle Jaap do with four penguins? Questions and answers can be found in this concert.


About this event

Programme
  • Werke von Claude Debussy, George Gershwin, Toek Numan u.a.
Artists
  • Ardemus Quartet
  • Lisa Wyss
    soprano saxophone
  • Lovro Merčep
    alto saxophone
  • Jenita Veurink
    tenor saxophone
  • Deborah Witteveen
    baritone saxophone
  • Margrith Vrenegoor
    stage direction, text
  • Judith de Zwart
    costumes
  • Emile Zeldenrust
    video
  • Har Smeets
    Off-Stimme
  • Teus van der Stelt
    lighting design
Promoter: KölnMusik

Tickets

Price € 9.- to 18.-
including booking fees

Part of the subscription series

Visitor information

Date
Sun 12.07.2026
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House opening
10:00
Start
11:00
Venue
Kölner Philharmonie
Location
Bischofsgartenstraße 1
50667 Köln
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