Cool sounds in the castle courtyard: cathedral music open air brings freshness!
Experience the “Dommusik Open Air” with works by Burgmüller and Schumann in Brandenburg Cathedral on June 26, 2025. Be there!

Cool sounds in the castle courtyard: cathedral music open air brings freshness!
On June 26, 2025, in hot summer weather with temperatures over 30 degrees, the courtyard of Brandenburg Cathedral will offer a very special musical event. The Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra invites you to the 17th special concert “Dommusik Open Air”, and numerous music lovers can look forward to a refreshing program that brings several rare works to life. That reports Antenna Brandenburg.
Conducted by Svetoslav Borisov, the concert will present the unfinished 2nd Symphony by Norbert Burgmüller, which was completed by Robert Schumann. In addition to the symphony, the program also includes an overture by Burgmüller and the accompanying piece “Overture, Scherzo and Finale” by Schumann. These works are not only musical highlights, but also a simple testament to the connection between the two composers. Schumann, who was known as a supporter of young talent, highly valued Burgmüller's work and contributed significantly to the dissemination of his music.
The musical program
The concert is primarily dedicated to the following compositions:
- Norbert Burgmüller: Ouvertüre f-Moll op. 5
- Robert Schumann: Ouvertüre, Scherzo und Finale E-Dur op. 52
- Norbert Burgmüller: Symphonie Nr. 2 D-Dur op. 11 (Fragment)
The symphony fragment comes alive with Schumann's sounds, while the overtures will captivate listeners with both powerful and gentle passages.
The atmosphere is created not only by the sound masterpieces, but also by the charming castle courtyard. On a hot summer day, this place is the ideal setting to indulge in music and escape the heat.
A highlight in the cultural scene
The “Dommusik Open Air” is not only a clear program item for music lovers, it also underlines the importance of classical music in the region. Loud Reservix Such events always attract numerous visitors and offer a cultural highlight that radiates far beyond the city limits of Brandenburg.
With this mixture of poignant pieces and a unique atmosphere in the cathedral's courtyard, the concert could also be included in the numerous events of the day, including various classical programs such as those on Concerti are presented, are part of the valued choice.