When does the tour From Idea to Exhibition take place?

The public tour takes place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 4 to 5 PM.

Where does the tour begin?

The tour takes place at the Villa Dessauer in the exhibition Lichtakkord, Hainstraße 4a, 96047 Bamberg.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.

What is the cost of participation?

The tour costs 4 euros plus museum admission. The regular admission to the exhibition is 6 euros, reduced 3 euros. Children and young people up to and including 18 years have free admission.

Is pre-registration required?

No, the event is a public tour. Registration is not required.

Which exhibition will be presented during the tour?

The exhibition Lichtakkord featuring photographs by Andreas Herzau of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra will be presented.

Discover the Creation of Lichtakkord at the Villa Dessauer Bamberg

Name: From Idea to Exhibition
Start: 2026-10-08T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Villa Dessauer

From Idea to Exhibition: A Behind the Scenes Look at Photography

How does an exhibition emerge from years of photographic observation? The public tour of the exhibition Lichtakkord at the Villa Dessauer on October 8, 2026, offers a special perspective on Andreas Herzau's portrayal of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. It focuses on curatorial decisions, personal experiences, and the question of how musical energy can be translated into photographic images.

Photography between Sound, Movement, and Silence

Andreas Herzau accompanied the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for several years – both in their hometown of Bamberg and on international concert tours. His photographs combine documentary accuracy with a distinct visual language. Unusual perspectives, the interplay between sharpness and blur, and the tension of color and black-and-white photography characterize this multifaceted orchestral portrait.

In the exhibition, painting and sculpture do not meet directly, yet Herzau's photographic exploration develops a comparable sensitivity to space, body, light, and materiality. Musicians appear not only as part of a sound body but as acting figures in a complex weave of concentration, movement, and collaborative work.

Curatorial Work as Creative Translation

The tour focuses on the process of creating the exhibition. The curator shares insights on the selection and arrangement of the works, the spatial effect of the photographs, and the considerations that shape a coherent exhibition narrative from a vast photographic archive.

This makes curation an experiential cultural practice: it not only arranges images but also creates relationships between individual motifs, historical contexts, and personal impressions. Visitors gain insights into work that sits at the intersection of art history, exhibition design, outreach, and aesthetic experience.

The Bamberg Symphony Orchestra in Photographic Portrait

Herzau's images reveal what is often perceived only as sound in concert: the tense posture before entry, the focused communication within the orchestra, the dynamics of travel, and the quiet work behind the public appearance. The exhibition complements the photographic portrait with insights into the 80-year history of the internationally renowned Bamberg Symphony Orchestra.

This connection of music history and photographic art creates an extraordinary artistic experience. The atmosphere of the exhibition thrives on the interplay between closeness and distance, between spontaneous observation and careful composition. Each viewing opens a new perspective on the relationship between sound, space, and memory.

Questions, Exchange, and Cultural Education

The 60-minute public tour explicitly invites conversation. Personal impressions from the curator and background knowledge about the exhibition combine with space for questions. This transforms the tour into a vivid cultural education offering that appeals to both art history enthusiasts and visitors without specific prior knowledge.

Conclusion: The tour From Idea to Exhibition promises an insightful look behind the scenes of Lichtakkord and on Andreas Herzau's photographic interpretation of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. Those who want to experience the creation of an exhibition, the impact of photographic spaces, and the connection between music and photography should not miss this special artistic experience at the Villa Dessauer.