Magic summer night dream: Classic Open Air in Altenburg!

Magic summer night dream: Classic Open Air in Altenburg!

Altenburger Marktplatz, 04600 Altenburg, Deutschland - A touch of classical music is moving over the Altenburger Marktplatz this weekend, because on June 20 and 21 June 2025 the ** Classic Open Air ** takes place. The motto "** A summer night dream **" not only promises musical highlights, but also a magical atmosphere, matching the summer solstice. The concerts start at 9:00 p.m. on both evenings, the admission opens at 7:00 p.m.

The star of the evening is the internationally celebrated violinist ** Michael Barenboim **, who will perform the ** Violin concert E-Moll op. 64 ** by ** Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy **. He is accompanied by the ** Philharmonic Orchestra Altenburg-Gera **, under the direction of ** GMD Ruben Gazarian **. Mendelssohn's works are not only in Germany, but also in Europe and the USA, of great awareness, especially the well -known ** wedding march ** from stage music "** A summer night dream op. 61 MWV M 13 **". This composition was created at the request of ** King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia ** and is one of the timeless classics that are played in many celebrations and ceremonies.

entertainment for the senses

During the concert break, visitors can look forward to a ** pantomimal shakespeare intermezzo ** from the ** player academy Altenburg **. The diversity and magic of Shakespeare's work is presented in an unconventional and entertaining way - a great addition to the musical experience.

The organizers recommend taking care of places in the surrounding restaurants in good time, because a good luck of the evening also depends on a culinary pleasure. How about a cocktail from the ** cocktail bar glowworm ** or an ice cream from ** Eiscafé Venezia **? A ** row seating ** will also be available for a guaranteed seat option on the marketplace. In addition, the additions via the ** Weibermarkt **, the ** Sporenstraße ** and the ** Topfgasse ** are organized, whereby the visitors should note that no cash payment is possible.

practical information for visitors

• Date: 20. and June 21, 2025
• start: 9:00 p.m. (admission from 7:00 p.m.)
• Tickets: Available at the box office in the Heizhaus Altenburg or online
• Parking: pot and grain market, underground car park Roßplan, parking lot Kleiner Teich
• Note: dogs are not permitted and there is no seat reservation.

The Classic Open Air in Altenburg offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy music in a unique backdrop and spend a magical summer evening. Mix in the visitors, let yourself be carried away by the music and experience the fascination of Mendelssohn's compositions in a completely new way!

For more information and details about the program, visit the pages of Abg-info , Altenburgerland and the mendelssohn Foundation .