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Concerts & projcets

In Kronberg stars of today make music with stars of tomorrow; leading contemporary artists give performances with outstanding next-generation musicians. The concerts, public tuition sessions and public rehearsals all provide opportunities for audiences to become stakeholders in these great musical moments. Get close to music and the artists!

Current event

Year
Month
Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 Mittwochskonzerte
„It Will Have Happened Already“ - Anna Han
Aavik, Carmeli, Gagliano, Martin, Rosenthal

Participants

  • Anna Han piano

Programme

Thierry de Mey (1956 – ) 
Musique de tables

Morton Feldman (1926–1987) 
Intermission 2

John Cage (1912–1992)
Solo for Voice 51 (from Song Books, Volume 1) 

Viktor Ullmann (1898–1944)
Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke, Erster Teil

 I. “Den 24. November 1663 Wurde Otto Von Rilke”
II. “Reiten, Reiten, Reiten, Durch Den Tag, Durch Die Nacht”
III. Ruhige Bewegung: “Jemand Erzählt Von Seiner Mutter”
IV. Molto Allegro: “Ein Tag Durch Den Troß”
V. Allegretto Cantabile: “Der Von Langenau Schreibt Einen Brief”

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), arr. Anna Han
Aria, from Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
 
Klavierquartett Nr. 3 C-moll Op. 60

Allegro non troppo
Scherzo. Allegro
 Andante
Finale. Allegro comodo

 

Further participants
Hans Christian Aavik, Violin, Table
Avery Gagliano, Table
Itamar Carmeli, Narration
Samuel Rosenthal, Viola
Lionel Martin, Cello

 

The ticket price for Wednesday concerts includes one drink on the evening of the concert.

This concert is dedicated to Henle Verlag.

 

 

Enjoy five Wednesday concerts at a special price of €96. 

Book concert package

 

Subject to change

Tickets
24 €
Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 Mittwochskonzerte
Echoes of Iberia - Bryan Cheng
Aavik, Cheng, Isaacs, Moreau, Thiele

Participants

  • Bryan Cheng cello

Programme

Joaquín Nin (1879–1949)
Seguida Española:
I. Vieja Castilla
II. Murciana
III. Asturiana
IV. Andaluza

Enrique Fernández Arbós (1863–1939)
3 Pièces originales dans le genre espagnol op. 1
I. Bolero

Joaquín Turina (1882–1949)
Piano Quartet in A major Op. 67
III. Andante – Allegretto

Rodion Shchedrin (1932–2025)
In the Style of Albeníz

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992), arr. Eckart Runge
Concierto del Ángel:
I. Introducción al Ángel
II. Tango del Ángel
III. Milonga del Ángel
IV. La muerte del Ángel

 

Further Participants
Hans Christian Aavik, violin
Charlotte Thiele, violin
Brian Isaacs, viola
Jérémie Moreau, piano
 

The ticket price for Wednesday concerts includes one drink on the evening of the concert.

 

Enjoy five Wednesday concerts at a special price of €96. 

Book concert package

 

Subject to change

Tickets
24 €
Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 FreundschaftsSpiele II
STEVEN ISSERLIS, VERONIKA EBERLE & FRIENDS I „The young Mendelssohn“
Eberle, Duval, Engstroem, Gagliano, Isserlis, Soulez Larivière, Várjon

Participants

  • Veronika Eberle violin
  • Irène Duval violin
  • Blythe Engstroem Viola
  • Steven Isserlis cello
  • Sào Soulez Larivière Viola
  • Dénes Várjon piano
  • Avery Gagliano piano

Programme

Fanny Hensel (1805–1847)
Adagio for violin and piano

Ignaz Moscheles (1794–1870)
Sonata in E major for violoncello and piano op. 121

Intermission

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
String Quintett no. 1 A major op. 18

CONCERT PACKAGE AT A SPECIAL PRICE
concert package “Weekend ii” 104 / 76 €


Subject to change.

Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 FreundschaftsSpiele II
STEVEN ISSERLIS, VERONIKA EBERLE & FRIENDS II „Mendelssohn in Leipzig“
Eberle, Duval, Engstroem, Isserlis, Várjon, Simon, Kronberg Young Soloists

Participants

  • Veronika Eberle violin
  • Irène Duval violin
  • Blythe Engstroem Viola
  • Steven Isserlis cello
  • Dénes Várjon piano
  • Izabella Simon piano
  • Kristian Katzenberger Horn
  • Kronberg Young Soloists

Programme

Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
Andante and variations for two pianos, two violoncelli and horn op. 46

Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
Klaviertrio Nr. 2 c-Moll op. 66, Streichquintett no. 2 B-Dur op. 87
(Arr. for string orchestra)

Intermission

Clara Schumann (1819–1896)
Three romances for violin and piano op. 22

Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
Streichquintett no. 2 B-Dur op. 87 (Arr. for string orchestra)

 

 Concert introduction at 6.15 pm with Steven Isserlis and Friedemann Eichhorn

 

CONCERT PACKAGE AT A SPECIAL PRICE
concert package “Weekend ii” 104 / 76 €
 
Subject to change.

Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 FreundschaftsSpiele II
STEVEN ISSERLIS, VERONIKA EBERLE & FRIENDS III „Mendelssohn and his pupils”
Eberle, Duval, Isserlis, Várjon, Simon, Kronberg Young Soloists

Participants

  • Veronika Eberle violin
  • Blythe Engstroem Viola
  • Steven Isserlis cello
  • Dénes Várjon piano
  • Anna Han piano
  • Petrit Çeku Gitarre

Programme

Wiliam Sterndale Bennett (1816–1875)
Sonata in A major for piano and violoncello, Op. 32

Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840)
Terzetto in D major for guitar, violin und violoncello, Op. 66

Short intermission

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
Piano trio no. 1 in D minor, Op. 49


CONCERT PACKAGE AT A SPECIAL PRICE
concert package “Weekend ii” 104 / 76 €

Subject to change.

Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 Mittwochskonzerte
MittwochsKonzert - Alexandra Kahrer
The lineup and program are organized by the students themselves and announced shortly before the concert.

Participants

  • Alexandra Kahrer cello

Programme

The lineup and program are organized by the students themselves and announced shortly before the concert.

The ticket price for Wednesday concerts includes one drink on the evening of the concert.

 

Enjoy five Wednesday concerts at a special price of €96. 

Book concert package

 

Subject to change

Tickets
24 €
Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 Lied im Casals Forum
CHRISTIANE KARG & WOLFRAM RIEGER
Karg, Rieger, Andrada, Martin

Participants

  • Christiane Karg soprano
  • Wolfram Rieger piano
  • Clara Andrada flute
  • Lionel Martin cello

Programme

Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
Cinq melódies populaires grecques,
Shéhérazade,
Chansons madécasses,
Vocalise-étude en forme de Habanera

Carlos Guastavino (1912–2000)
Canciones coloniales

Joaquin-Nin (1879–1949)
Canto de cuna para los huérfanos de España (Piano solo)

Xavier Montsalvatge (1912–2002) 
Cinco canciones negras

 


Subject to change.

Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 Kids@Casals
The Music Factory
For children aged 6 and above

Participants

  • Calefax Reed Quintett

Programme

A wordless but melodious adventure: Five reed players
invent a new instrument in their disused factory through curiosity and ingenuity.
Will you build one too after the concert? For children aged 6 and above.

 

Subject to change.

Tickets
20 €
Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 Kids@Casals
The Music Factory
Concert for children aged 6 and above

Participants

  • Calefax Reed Quintett

Programme

A wordless but melodious adventure: Five reed players
invent a new instrument in their disused factory through curiosity and ingenuity.
Will you build one too after the concert? For children aged 6 and above.

 

Subject to change.

Tickets
20 €
Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
2025/2026 Mittwochskonzerte
MittwochsKonzert - Lionel Martin
The lineup and program are organized by the students themselves and announced shortly before the concert.

Participants

  • Lionel Martin cello

Programme

The lineup and program are organized by the students themselves and announced shortly before the concert.

The ticket price for Wednesday concerts includes one drink on the evening of the concert.

 

Enjoy five Wednesday concerts at a special price of €96. 

Book concert package

 

Subject to change

Tickets
24 €