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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
Mittwochskonzert Charlotte Spruit
Spruit

Participants

  • Charlotte Spruit cello

Programme

The programme is curated by the students themselves and will be announced at a later date.

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

 

Subject to change. 

Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2026/2027 Helmchen Recital
"LIEBER SCHUBERT" VI
Helmchen

Participants

  • Martin Helmchen piano

Programme

Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Piano Sonata in C major for solo piano, D 613

Piano Sonata in E minor for solo piano, D 566

Piano Sonata in A major for solo piano, D 959

 

From 6:45 to 7:15 p.m., enjoy a complimentary 30-minute pre-concert talk with Martin Helmchen in the Great Hall.

 

Subject to change

Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2026/2027 Weihnachtskonzert
PASTORALE DI NATALE - WEIHNACHTSKONZERT
Auer, Ensemble 1700, Falkinger, Oberlinger

Participants

  • Barbara Auer speaker
  • Johanna Rosa Falkinger soprano
  • Ensemble 1700
  • Dorothee Oberlinger conducting & recorder

Programme

Arcangelo Corelli
Concerto grosso No. 8 in G minor, Op. 6

Alessandro Marcello
Concerto in D minor, S Z799

Alessandro Scarlatti
Cantata “O di Betlemme altera povertà”

Francisco Soto de Langa
Lauda “L’unico Figlio”

Giovanni Antonio Guido
“L’Hyver” from Scherzi armonici sopra le quattro stagioni dell’anno

Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto No. 11 in C major, Op. 44, RV 443

Alfonso Maria de Liguori
Tu scendi dalle stelle

Johann Christoph Pez
Concerto pastorale in F major

 

Subject to change

Tickets
35 / 55 / 75 €
Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2026/2027 Weihnachtskonzert
PASTORALE DI NATALE - WEIHNACHTSKONZERT
Auer, Ensemble 1700, Falkinger, Oberlinger

Participants

  • Barbara Auer speaker
  • Johanna Rosa Falkinger soprano
  • Ensemble 1700
  • Dorothee Oberlinger conducting & recorder

Programme

Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713)
Concerto grosso No. 8 in G minor, Op. 6

Alessandro Marcello (1673–1747)
Concerto in D minor, S Z799

Alessandro Scarlatti (1660–1725)
Cantata “O di Betlemme altera povertà”

Francisco Soto de Langa (1534–1619)
Lauda “L’unico Figlio”

Giovanni Antonio Guido (1675–1728)
“L’Hyver” from Scherzi armonici sopra le quattro stagioni dell’anno

Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
Concerto No. 11 in C major, Op. 44, RV 443

Alfonso Maria de Liguori (1696–1787)
Tu scendi dalle stelle

Johann Christoph Pez (1664–1716)
Concerto pastorale in F major

 

Subject to change

Tickets
35 / 55 / 75 €
Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2026/2027 Bach im Fluss
BACH UND TRIOSONATEN
Alard, Coetzee, Pahud, Spruit

Participants

  • Emmanuel Pahud flute
  • Charlotte Spruit violin
  • Luka Coetzee cello
  • Benjamin Alard harpsichord

Programme

OVERTURE

Johann S. Bach (1685–1750)
Selection of Inventions 
Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012

 

MAIN PART

Johann S. Bach (1685–1750)
Trio Sonata No. 3 in D minor, BWV 527
Sonata No. 3 G major, BWV 1038 for flute, violin and basso continuo
Sonata in G major, BWV 1039 for two flutes and basso continuo
Trio Sonata in C minor from “The Musical Offering”, BWV 1079

 

Subject to change

Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2026/2027 Klavier Solo
BEATRICE RANA - MASKEN UND FIGUREN
Rana

Participants

  • Beatrice Rana piano

Programme

Johann S. Bach (1685–1750)
Italian Concerto, BWV 971

Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
Études, Book I

INTERMISSION

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1
Nocturne in F-sharp minor, Op. 48 No. 2
Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Scherzo

 

Subject to change

Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
Mittwochskonzert Philipp Schupelius
Schupelius

Participants

  • Philipp Schupelius cello

Programme

The programme is curated by the students themselves and will be announced at a later date.

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

 

Subject to change. 

Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2026/2027 Cello Samba Trio
THE CELLO SAMBA TRIO
Barata, Galvão, Morelenbaum

Participants

  • Jaques Morelenbaum cello
  • Rafael Barata percussion
  • Lula Galvão Guitar

Programme

Brazilian cellist Jaques Morelenbaum and his trio trace a musical arc through the history of bossa nova — from its roots to the present day. Alongside works of their own, the programme features classics by Jobim, Gilberto, Veloso, and others, as well as music by a new generation of composers.

A tribute to Antônio Carlos Jobim, the founder of bossa nova, on the occasion of his 100th birthday in 2027.

 

Subject to change

Tickets
30 / 40 / 50 €
Carl Bechstein Saal, Casals Forum
Mittwochskonzert Isa Trotta
Trotta

Participants

  • Isa Trotta piano

Programme

The programme is curated by the students themselves and will be announced at a later date.

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

 

Subject to change.

Großer Saal, Casals Forum
2026/2027 Beethoven im Duo
BEETHOVEN IM DUO „SAITENWEISE CELLO & KLAVIER II“
Hecker, Helmchen

Participants

  • cello
  • Martin Helmchen piano

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5 No. 2

Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 102 No. 1

Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op. 102 No. 2

Conclusion of the complete Beethoven cycle

 

Subject to change

Tickets
30 / 40 / 50 €