Chamber Academy Potsdam: Season 2025/26 with Haydn and new talents!

Chamber Academy Potsdam: Season 2025/26 with Haydn and new talents!

The Potsdam Chamber Academy announces an exciting new season! Artistic director François Leleux, a well-known conductor and oboist, will take the helm in 2025/26 and bring a breath of fresh air into the region's musical life. The coming season is dedicated to the legacy of Joseph Haydn, one of the most important classical composers, and is described as a “homage to one of the greatest”. Concerti.de reports that the music of Haydn, known for its spontaneity and humor, is the focus of the programs.

The Chamber Academy is planning a “laboratory” of musical experiences for this season. Leleux is known for breaking new ground and bringing the ensemble together in creative ways. This is reflected not only in the choice of works, but also in the selection of artists, including such talented musicians as Antje Weithaas, Lisa Batiashvili and Rolando Villazón. Kammerakademie-Potsdam.de emphasizes that the spirit of Haydn can be felt in every symphony and each one tells his stories.

Concert series and special appearances

The concert series offers a diverse program that includes symphony concerts, “KAPmeets” evenings, chamber music and modern programs. Contributing artists such as Veronika Eberle and Kristian Bezuidenhout will enrich the experience. The first performances are expected in September in the Nikolaisaal, where François Leleux, together with Antonello Manacorda, the conductor of honor, will offer the listeners a distinctive sound experience.

But that's not enough! The Chamber Academy will perform at festivals such as the Ruhr Piano Festival and the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Festival. Very special opera productions are also planned, including Johann Christian Bach's "Zanaida" and Giovanni Paisiello's "Il barbiere di Siviglia". These productions will enrich the Chamber Academy's repertoire and reflect the diversity of the ensemble.

Youth and music education

A particular concern of the Chamber Academy is music education. Programs such as “Music creates perspective” and sign language concerts will play a central role in the season. The Chamber Academy also plans to work with schools and universities to promote young talent. Kammerakademie-Potsdam.de aims to increase the visibility of the orchestra in Potsdam and make the music accessible beyond concert halls.

Concert tours to Lake Geneva, Belgium and Turkey are also planned for the season. This underlines the Chamber Academy's desire to shine not only regionally but also internationally and to discover new horizons.

The legacy of Joseph Haydn

Joseph Haydn, often described as the “father of the symphony” and chamber music, played a crucial role in the development of classical music. Born in 1732 in Rohrau, Austria, he was recognized early as a musical talent and laid the foundation for his impressive career. According to classicals.de, his isolation from other composers was a driving force for his creativity.

The Potsdam Chamber Academy emphasizes its openness, curiosity and social responsibility and plans to start the season with new concert formats and the premiere of contemporary works, such as the first symphony by Tsotne Zedginidze. The spirit of Joseph Haydn comes to life in every note, and the ensemble is ready to tell his story in sound.

The coming months promise to be a celebration of music, and the Chamber Academy is looking forward to delighting audiences with new experiences and beautiful sounds.