The BurgenLandKlänge in the Leipzig region

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Unique concert experiences in an extraordinary ambience

The Leipzig region boasts a multitude of beautiful, historic, and impressive sites. These range from imposing castles and magnificent palaces to lovingly restored manor houses and ancient ruins, as well as expansive parks and impressive lakeside stages. When music plays at these venues, you're guaranteed a truly special concert experience.

From Biedermeier to Barbra Streisand - The Lake Stage at Schladitzer Lake

Since 2009, events of all kinds have been taking place on the lake stage on the Biedermeier beach of Schladitzer Lake during the summer months. The highlight of the season is the musical "Journey to the Center of the Earth" after Jules Verne, which will be performed in August, but also theater performances, orchestra and band concerts of various genres, cabaret or multi-day festivals are included. In 2025, for example, these will be the Summer Classics at the Lake of the Saxon Wind Philharmonic, Folk with the band JackQueenKing, Cabaret of the Leipziger Pfeffermühle or country with "The Günthers".
The venue includes approximately 1000 covered seats and is therefore Germany's largest covered lake stage. The club organized in-house events with historical flair complement the program. The Biedermeier period presented in an amusing way and showed that not everything was cosy and philistine back then.
 
Tickets and further information are available here.



The Saxon Wind Philharmonic – a very special orchestra

As a former Leipzig Radio Wind Orchestra, today’s Saxon Wind Philharmonic has an eventful history. What remains to this day is its unique selling point as symphonic wind ensemble among the German concert and theater orchestras and the Award as Ensemble of the Year 2023.

In which multifaceted sound spectrum of the Saxon Wind Philharmonic you can enjoy the fairytale castle concerts of "Carmina Burana" Immerse yourself in the world of music, as this year, castles and palaces will once again be illuminated by music. With perhaps the most famous lines, "O Fortuna," the choir of the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig will turn the wheel of time.
The open air concerts of the "Haynaer Sommerklassik"when the orchestra plays on the lake stage of the Biedermeier beach at Schladitzer Lake, while the sun sets before your eyes and slowly sinks into the lake...


Jagdhaus Kössern - baroque gem newly restored

The Kössern hunting lodge was built in 1709 in the style of a large manor house and is considered an outstanding gem of baroque architecture in the Mulden Valley. It has been painstakingly restored and now shines in its full glory. In the beautiful ambience of the ballroom, with its lavish stucco and large ceiling painting, voices and instruments are perfectly showcased. Whether classical music, cabaret, jazz, operetta, student concerts, or readings, there's something for every taste.

You can find the program at www.jagdhaus-koessern.de.


Poetic and musical with Ringelnatz through the year

With the Wurzen-born poet Joachim Ringelnatz The Leipzig region is home to a celebrity who is honored annually by the RingelnatzSommer This festival, which has now become a tradition, offers a unique cultural programme, including readings of the writer's quirky, expressionistic, humorous and witty texts. The recently renovated Birthplace - incidentally the last remaining baroque house in Wurzen - is also a worthwhile address for non-fans (as yet). Throughout the year, select events take place here such as Readings, lectures, poetry slams, musical cabarets or cabarets instead.

Art and culture directly on the lake

The Hafentheater HAIN shines directly on the shore of Lake Hain. This allows you to not only listen to concerts, but also marvel at the lake's glittering waters. With its diverse program, the Hain Harbor Theater offers a variety of concerts, readings, and cabaret evenings. In the concert series “PEARLS at Hainer See” Miriam Hanika, FABRICE, and Purple Schulz will perform, among others. Another highlight is the Cuban nights at the Hafentheater HAIN. The evening begins with a free salsa taster class, featuring Latin American rhythms and culminating in live music from the "SalsaAché Latin Band."

Here you will find an overview of all events. 

“Colditz Classic” – a real classic at Colditz Castle

With its white gables, the impressive Colditz Castle With its almost 1000-year history, it is a breathtaking backdrop for concerts – such as the concert series “Colditz Classic“. At five performances a year you will have the pleasure of hearing international pianists on the Blüthner grand piano The cooperation with the world-famous instrument maker Blüthner from Leipzig attracts artists from all over the world to Colditz. At the concerts, which have now become a tradition, you will hear Jakub Kuszlik from Poland, Mengyang Pan from China and Artem Yasynskyy from Ukraine.

"Blüthner - that is perfection. The lyricism of the tone, similar to the human voice, must deeply inspire every composer. Blüthner is the pen of my work," Tchaikovsky once said about Blüthner’s craftsmanship.


Irish folk in the classicist Schwind Pavilion

In the neoclassical building, built in 1839 as a music salon, Schwind Pavilion Music events take place that are anything but dusty! This year we can look forward to various concerts of Irish folk music in this beautiful historical setting. The band "Folkländer", which was one of the most influential bands of the GDR folk scene at the time and has not lost any of its popularity to this day. In 2023, Folkländer won the "RUTH" award at the Rudolstadt Festival, Germany's largest folk roots world music festival. In the Schwind Pavilion, you can listen to new songs with their program "So viele Wege", but also catchy tunes that have long since mutated into folk classics.
In June, the duo will grace "Anger & Plush" the Schwind Pavilion, which has become an integral part of the German Irish folk scene and is one of the dinosaurs among the protagonists. The band name comes from their names: Cornelius "Zorny" Bode and Guido Plüschke, which translate into English as Anger (for anger) and Plush (for plush). By the way: Guido Plüschke is considered one of the best bodhran players in Germany (this is an Irish frame drum)!
It is also worth taking a look at the other music programme in the Schwind Pavilion, because in addition to folk music, you can also immerse yourself in classical, baroque and mystical music.

Cultural enjoyment with an extra beautiful view

The Fort Belvedere in Leisnig is an impressive venue with historic architecture and modern flair. Situated high above the Muldental valley, it offers breathtaking panoramic views and a unique atmosphere for cultural events. Prominent guests such as actresses Suzanne von Borsody and Claudia Michelsen have already performed at the Forte Belvedere. A special highlight this year is the “Blossom Rush Leisnig” – a celebration for the whole family with music, enjoyment and surprises.

MISKUS-what?!

At the Central Saxon Cultural Summer, also known by the abbreviation MISKUS, all those interested in culture and music lovers and those who want to become one will get their money's worth. As important cultural event in the Central Saxony region, it attracts locals and visitors alike every year and delights them with a diverse cultural programThis always extends over several months and ranges from concerts, operetta galas, musical shows and plays, up to fairy tale and family celebrations and historical markets. Don’t miss the Cultural Summer Nights on the Kriebstein Lake Stage: The atmosphere at the concerts of "dIRE sTRATS", the most booked Dire Straits tribute band in Europe, and "Falco meets Michael Jackson" in front of this unique lake backdrop will be unique!

Revived sound of a forgotten instrument at Rochsburg Castle

As a hidden treasure in the countryside, the imposing building of the Rochsburg Castle a unique place to make instruments sound. At the end of June you can look forward to a musical journey with Celtic sounds in the castle courtyard in the Irish Night looking forward.

Immerse yourself in the world of analogue sounds and soundscapes at "Bell", the festival of sounds. For the 8th time, the festival on the first weekend in October offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in overtone-rich sounds, to feel yourself more, to listen and to enjoy. The idea here is to make music together and to create healing and harmonious vibrations far away from everyday life.


When the gong sounds – in the Klang-Gewölbe Delitzsch

… then you can sit back and listen with excitement! castle cellar opportunities, Baroque castle of Delitzsch There are some real rarities in the so-called sound vault you can admire a unique gong collection and other instrumental treasures that Volker Lauckner has collected over 15 years. The life's work of the deceased artist was taken over by the association "Klanggewölbe Delitzsch eV“. Sounds from different cultures unfold in the historic setting of the castle cellar. This is also the case at the event "Bathing in Sounds", every Wednesday at 18:30 p.m., accompanied by the gongs and instruments of Volker Lauckner. All regular dates and special events can be found on the website of the association.

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Conclusion

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