Classic music on the vineyard: A feast for the senses in the Uckermark!

Classic music on the vineyard: A feast for the senses in the Uckermark!

On July 15, 2025, an extremely varied concert took place in a picturesque setting that made the hearts of the visitors beat faster. Organized by the talented concertmaster Aiko Ogata from the Prussian Chamber Orchestra Prenzlau, the event offered a rousing program that stimulated the senses and created a unique atmosphere. As nordkurier.de reports, different stations were set up for the first part of the concert through which the audience could “wander” and experience the performances up close.

The concert opened with soulful folk songs from Japan, presented by Tsuyoshi Moriya, Aiko Ogata, Ruiko Matsumoto and Joanna Maksymowicz-Raczyńska. In the light summer rain that followed, Joachim K. Schäfer played the atmospheric chorale “Jesu remains my joy” from Johann Sebastian Bach's cantata BWV 147. This mixture of classical music and folkloric sounds was not only well received, but also ensured a happy atmosphere among those present.

A feast for the senses

After the soulful performances, Ruiko Matsumoto on cello and Thomas Paffrath on double bass continued, delighting the audience with a lively milonga and two tangos, including works by Astor Piazzolla. The first part of the concert was rounded off by a string quartet, which captivated the audience with film music from “Pinocchio” and an arrangement of the Beatles song “Michelle”.

During the break, visitors had the opportunity to taste fine wines from Christian Soyeaux and exchange ideas with each other. Stefan Zierke, who was unable to be there for political reasons, expressed the importance of this cultural event, which not only built musical but also social bridges.

Great finish

The second part of the evening presented magnificent waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss as well as works by Shostakovich and Jean-Paul-Egide Martini, performed by the entire orchestra and supported by Joachim K. Schäfer. The concert also ended with the popular encore “You, you lie in my heart,” which put the audience in a euphoric mood.

A look at music history shows that such events have their origins in the tradition of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, which was founded in 1946. With artists like Philippe Entremont, who played a key role in shaping the orchestra for a long time, and today's guest conductors like Joji Hattori, the musical exchange stands for diversity and innovation, which was also reflected in the concert's programming. You can read more about this on Wikipedia.

Cultural events like this are not only a treat for the ears, but also offer an excellent opportunity to network and experience the diversity of music in all its facets. One can only hope that such initiatives continue to be a focus and more people have the opportunity to enjoy such wonderful performances.