Saxon Wind Philharmonic

The Saxon Wind Philharmonic Orchestra stands out from the German orchestra landscape with its unique wind instrumentation and has been impressing listeners for decades in the Leipzig cultural area (Leipzig district and northern Saxony), but also throughout Germany and Europe, with its extraordinary variety of sounds and leaves the audience with an unforgettable musical experience.

Lovers of classical music are always fascinated by the energy and passion that the musicians exude on stage and are carried away by the special sound.

Since 2021, Austrian-born Peter Sommerer has been chief conductor and artistic director of the Saxon Wind Philharmonic and, with his refreshing style, is setting new accents in the orchestra's musical work.

In 2023, the Saxon Wind Philharmonic, under the direction of Peter Sommerer, was awarded the prestigious international music prize OPUS KLASSIK (successor to the Echo Klassik) as "Ensemble of the Year" for its recording "La Valse." This award marks another milestone in the orchestra's eventful history. The album was released in October 2022 by the label "Hänssler Classic."


Symphonic Concerts
The Saxon Wind Philharmonic is characterized by a multifaceted sound spectrum, which is also made possible by the special arrangements for wind ensembles. Both contemporary original compositions and transcriptions of masterpieces from music history are interpreted in a work-appropriate manner. The various chamber music formations expand the artistic possibilities and enrich the high flexibility of the sound body.

Particularly impressive each year are the summer open-air concerts of the Saxon Wind Philharmonic at extraordinary venues in the Leipzig region, such as the events at Trebsen Castle, Taucha Manor House, Delitzsch Baroque Castle or the “Summer Classics by the Lake” on the lakeside stage at the Biedermeier beach of Lake Schladitz.


At home in the region – celebrated internationally
With the construction of the new German Wind Academy building in Bad Lausick in 2011, serving as a rehearsal and concert hall, the Saxon Wind Philharmonic found a permanent home. The concert series there, as well as in Trebsen, Bad Düben, Oschatz, Markkleeberg, Schkeuditz, and Colditz, are major attractions and enrich the cultural life of the region.

In addition to its long-established concerts in the Leipzig region, the ensemble's influence extends far beyond the borders of the Leipzig and North Saxony districts. Due to its unique position as the only wind ensemble among Germany's 129 concert and theater orchestras, and its consistently high artistic standards, the orchestra regularly undertakes concert tours throughout Europe, as well as to China, Venezuela, and Australia, serving as a resounding cultural ambassador for the region. In 2026, the Saxon Wind Philharmonic accepted an invitation to the New York International Music Festival, including a concert in the renowned Carnegie Hall.