Festival MV start with a large anniversary concert in Wismar!
Festival MV start with a large anniversary concert in Wismar!
A festive start in Wismar: The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. On the opening weekend, which began on June 14th, a terrific concert led under the direction of 97-year-old Herbert Blomstedt to the sold-out St. Georgen Church. The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra offered a varied program that, in addition to the ceremonial festival overture, also included masterful works by Bach and Beethoven, such as the Neue Musikzeitung reported.
The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Manuela Schwesig, took the opportunity to thank the organizers and congratulate them on their anniversary. The festival, which started in the Staatstheater Schwerin in 1990, are now among the largest classical festivals in Germany. In addition to the aspiring music scene, the festival promotes travel to the northeast of the republic and arouse the desire for the region for many.
a versatile program
A total of 136 events at 96 different venues are on the program this year until September 14th. From charming manor houses and historical churches to picturesque parks and industrial workshops, the variety of locations offers a unique terrain for music lovers. The highlights include the small festival in the large park in Ludwigslust and the festival in Hasenwinkel, which underline the connecting effect of the music. Ursula Haselböck, the director of the festival, emphasizes the importance of getting together through music.
It should be emphasized that the Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina as a winner in Residence with a total of 20 concerts will be active. The entire festival offer extends across all musical genres, including the youth competition "Young Elite" and diverse offers in e-and U-music are part of the comprehensive program. The pre-sale for selected concerts has already started, and the tickets have been available online, by phone or ticket agencies, such as the information from Kultur-mv.delook at special events
A crossover concert that will take place on July 5th in the Schlosspark Fleesensee promises an exciting fusion of classical, pop and jazz. Artists like Johannes Strate from Revolverheld and the jazz pianist Martin Tingvall bring a breath of fresh air to the traditional festival atmosphere.
Another highlight will be the open-air weekend on August 23 and 24 at Bothmer Castle, where the NDR Bigband will appear with a Heinz-Erhardt program. The terrific final concert is planned for September 14th in the Neubrandenburg concert church, in which the NDR Radiophilharmonie appears together with Anastasia Kobekina.
A variety of music festivals sprout throughout the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region during the summer season. In addition to the festival, events such as the Neubrandenburg jazz spring and the Fête de la Musique in Rostock and Greifswald also attract people. The music summer in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has long since developed into a special event that captivates both locals and tourists, which can be read on the page of mv-trip.de
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