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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
SCHICKSAL
Participants
- Nicolas Altstaedt cello
- Ensemble Resonanz
- Riccardo Minasi director
Programme
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
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PREISTRÄGERKONZERT
Participants
- Teilnehmende der Cello Meisterkurse
- Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn
Programme
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb 1 and No. 2 in D major, Hob. VIIb 2
Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805)
Concerto No. 3 in G major, G 476
Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Max Bruch (1838–1920)
Kol Nidrei in D minor, Op. 47
Prizewinners’ Concert of the Cello Masterclasses
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ENTDECKUNGEN
Participants
- Teilnehmende der Cello Meisterkurse
- Korrepetitoren
Programme
Final Concert of the Cello Masterclasses
The programme will be announced at a later date.
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DAVID GERINGAS ZUM 80STEN
Participants
- Dr. Jan Brachmann Reading
- David Geringas cello
- Jens Peter Maintz cello
- Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt cello
- Tatjana Geringas piano
Programme
David Geringas (*1946)
Excerpts from “Sag das niemandem: Lebenserinnerungen eines Cellisten”
Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
Widmung No. 1, Op. 25
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Minnelied No. 5, Op. 71
François Couperin (1668–1733)
Pièces en concert arranged for three violoncellos by David Geringas
Kronberg Academy honours the great cellist and pedagogue on his milestone birthday with a special event featuring music and recitation.
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MENDELSSOHN SCHUMANN I
Participants
- Chamber Orchestra of Europe
- Sir András Schiff conducting & piano
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
Overture, Op. 26 “The Hebrides”
Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
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MENDELSSOHN SCHUMANN II
Participants
- Miklós Perényi cello
- Chamber Orchestra of Europe
- Sir András Schiff director
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61
Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
Programme subject to change
SUPERMUSIK
Participants
- Khadim Seck Tama, djembe, Peul flute, and vocals
- Alireza Meghrazi Kamancheh and vocals
- Berivan Canbolat Bağlama and vocals
- Naina Doroshenko Bandura and vocals
- Nicola Vock double bass
- Dennis Merz Guitar
- Oliver Riedmüller Conzept
Programme
“What? You don’t know that song? Everyone knows it!”
Who hasn’t heard that before? But which melodies does everyone really know? Six musicians from the Bridges Chamber Orchestra take the audience on an interactive journey through hits from around the world — surprising, captivating, and full of discoveries.
A family concert for listening, singing along, and taking part.
Recommended age: 6–11 years
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AN DIE MUSIK
Participants
- Janine Jansen violin
- Pauline van der Rest violin
- Noga Shaham viola
- Daniel Blendulf cello
- Torleif Thedéen cello
Programme
Anton Arensky (1861–1906)
Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35
Jeffrey Ching (*1965)
“An die Musik” (commissioned by Kronberg Academy for the 80th anniversary of UNESCO)
Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
String Quintet in C major, Op. posth. 163, D 956
Programme subject to change
STEGREIF freeEROICA
Participants
- Stegreif – The Improvising Symphony Orchestra
Programme
With freeEroica, Stegreif transforms Beethoven’s Third Symphony into a thrilling journey through revolutions and new beginnings.
Without sheet music, conductor, or chairs — but with improvisation, recomposition, and ever-changing formations throughout the space — the Eroica becomes a surprisingly new experience.
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HARMONIC JOURNEYS
Participants
- Jerusalem Quartet
Programme
Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756–1791)
String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major, K. 458 “The Hunt”
Béla Bartók (1881–1945)
String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
String Quartet in F major
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