During autumn in South Tyrol, with Törggelen and many music festivals taking place, well-known musicians - "Die Ladiner" and "Graziano" from the Dolomites - are preparing for the South Tyrolean Music Autumn in Germany. As support, none other than the "man with the harmonica" Michael Hirte will be there to enchant his audience with magical instrumental melodies. In 2008, this artist had his breakthrough when he emerged as the winner of the TV show: "Das Supertalent."

The Ladiner from Val Gardena are indeed the heroes of folk music. Joakin from St. Ulrich and Otto from St. Christina have already made music history with their career and have ignited a wave of enthusiasm for their touching music throughout the German-speaking region. Their music hints at the unique natural beauty of the Dolomites, with the mountains often being a central theme in their songs.

Graziano Facchini, born in Bolzano, was very successful on stage at the age of 4 at the largest children's competition "IO ZECCINO D´ ORO.` In 2007, Graziano was awarded his first "Golden Record" as a composer. Since then, Graziano has released 11 albums, 10 of them in German. His concerts take him to 9 different countries annually. Fans of his unique music, Italian charm, and down-to-earthness with lots of heart are thrilled and enchanted. After 30 years of hard, tireless, and successful work, Graziano was honored with his first "Golden CD" as a singer on the occasion of his 3rd Music Festival in Riva del Garda in 2019.

The South Tyrolean Music Autumn will be visiting Finsterwalde, Wunsiedel, Görlitz, and Greiz in November, bringing you the carefree lightness from the land of the Dolomites just before winter. Songs and melodies will play that will warm your hearts.

Robert Aust began his piano career with an award at the German Music Competition in 2012, where he was able to impress with both his solo and chamber music performances. In 2009, he was also a prizewinner at the international chamber music competition in Val Tidone (Italy). The young pianist has established himself as a sought-after soloist, chamber music partner, and song accompanist, performing in renowned concert halls such as the Berlin Philharmonie, the Beethoven House Bonn, or the Tonhalle Düsseldorf. Broadcast recordings and concert captures from BR, WDR, NDR, SWR, Deutschlandradio, and Deutschlandfunk document many of his concerts.

Entrance: 16:00

The event is sold out.

Operetta in three acts. Text by Rainer Dachselt and Michael Quast after the libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy.

"Have they all gone mad?" many are asking these days. When the real world overtakes satire, only operetta can help. For example, a turbulent romantic comedy and at the same time a military farce, where connections to our present are obvious.

In Gerolstein, a dwarf state in the deepest province, all hell breaks loose. To keep the Grand Duchess away from the levers of power, the scheming court does not shy away from instigating a war. Soldier Fritz makes a breathtaking career as the favorite of the ruler and cleverly mocks militarism and political megalomania. As Karl Kraus wrote: The operetta à la Jacques Offenbach is capable of "resolving the strain of life with irresponsible cheerfulness (...)".

With Alexander J. Beck, Isabel Berghout, Ulrike Kinbach, Eric Lenke, Sam Michelson, Detlev Nyga, Michael Quast, Gabriel Spagna, and Susanne Schäfer as Grand Duchess.
Directed by Sarah Groß and Michael Quast
Musical arrangement by Rhodri Britton / Piano rehearsal Markus Neumeyer
Set design by Corina Krisztian
Costumes by Christian Robert Müller / Costume assistant Salima Abardouch
Makeup by Katja Reich / Patricia Starke
Directorial assistance Christof Fraunholz / Prompting Johannette Kilger

Photography by Nadar (Gaspard-Félix Tournachon), 1858

Doors open at 16:00.

Jörg Widmann
"Schumannliebe" for baritone and ensemble

Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38
"Spring Symphony"

German Radio Philharmonic
Jörg Widmann, conductor
Christian Immler, baritone
Ermir Abeshi, violin
Teodor Rusu, cello

"I have the greatest admiration for Schumann! There is a storm and urgency in his music that is unique. Especially when a composer like him, who suffered so much from his depressions and was plagued by self-doubt, exults as in the 'Spring Symphony', it is all the more touching."
Jörg Widmann, Creative Partner

Concert introduction at 10:15 am
Orchestra Playground at 11:00 am

Live broadcast on SR 2 KulturRadio

Doors open at 10:00

Travel culinary through the city of Oranienburg by bike with small delicacies in your luggage and lots of stories and interesting facts about food and drink from past centuries. Take a look behind the scenes of old facades, ancient gardens, and mansions with food lifts for princes and diplomats.

Meeting point: 9:45 a.m.

Thomas Scheytt is considered "one of the best contemporary boogie and blues pianists. He combines high piano skills with an incredible, deeply felt variety of expression" (Jazzpodium Germany).

Scheytt is one of the most busy musicians in the European blues and boogie scene. For over 20 years, he has been a guest in jazz clubs and at festivals in Germany and abroad, not only as a soloist but also with his trio Boogie Connection - appearing four times at the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival in Ascona.

Scheytt has received several awards. His CD Blues Colours was nominated for the German Record Critics' Award and he won the German Blues Award twice in 2015.

Doors open: 10:30 AM

Suli Puschban is not only THE Berlin children's songwriter and feminist advocate for diversity, but has been delighting her audience for years with hits like "I've Had Enough of Pink" - a cheeky and charming rejection of Princess Lillifee - and "Supergirl" - a funky anthem for strong girls. As a poet and artist who was awarded the GEMA Music Author's Prize in 2019, she unconditionally supports children in an incomparable way. In every city, in every town, there are people who speak different languages and who, in their cultural diversity, create a colorful picture that shapes our lives. The title song of Suli Puschban's new album "Our City Speaks all Languages" picks up on this idea, expands it further, dresses it in music, and takes the children by the hand to celebrate the diversity of life with them. Suli Puschban and the Kapelle der guten Hoffnung perform new songs and popular hits, singing, dancing, and celebrating under the motto: "Sing along. Join. Think along!"

Doors open at 2:30 pm.

Golden Premium Card 2024

With the Golden Premium Card, the cardholder will receive a 50% discount on almost all concerts of the Havelländische Musikfestspiele 2024 (excluding children's events).

In 2024, you can expect exclusive, diverse, and unique concert experiences. Planned events include an operetta gala with the Ronny Heinrich Orchestra in the Ribbeck Castle garden, a reading with actors Claudia Michelsen and Sylvester Groth at Ribbeck Castle, a concert with the Prussian Chamber Orchestra at Landgut Stober, a solo cello concert on Easter Sunday at the Petzow Church, the Märkische Hofkonzert in Päwesin, a concert with Matthias Wacker & friends at Optikpark Rathenow, and much more. Stay tuned. We look forward to a fantastic 2024 season together with you.

With the Golden Premium Card, you will receive your own personal code, which you can use to order your concert tickets for the Havelländische Musikfestspiele by phone or online.

The discount applies per ticket. The Premium Card is non-transferable.

In 2023, the artist Claudia Mann, born in Wuppertal in 1982 - now living and working in Düsseldorf - received the prestigious sponsorship award, which is accompanied by an exhibition the following year.

"Ground is sculpture." Starting from this assumption, Claudia Mann creates a diverse and sensitive oeuvre of moldings and transformations that are meticulously prepared before and after. Her sculptural work revolves around the connection of the human body to the physical ground and the feeling self. In her work, Claudia Mann always assumes that the ground already holds a sculptural potential. The immeasurable parameters are the key to understanding her work. In this context, for example, molds of indentations in the earth are created, which are then presented upright and body-like in space, enabling a shift in perspective. The sculptress models clay like earth under the same conditions and presents us with a possible sense of belonging that makes the seemingly self-evident visible.

Wed to Fri from 2pm to 5pm Sat/Sun from 11am to 5pm

The Criminal Dinner 'Sherlock Holmes and the Poisoned Rievkooche (Potato Pancakes)' - is a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish ambiance framed by an exciting criminal case that will take place in Siegen from early until late.

The famous master detective Sherlock Holmes and his diligent assistant, Dr. Watson, have found themselves in the Rhineland lowlands. Admittedly, not entirely voluntarily. However, Sherlock Holmes could not decline the invitation of an old acquaintance, the Baroness von Zuckerberg, to a gala dinner once again. So, here we are dining at this very moment in the adjoining room of the restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious menu tonight.

Fleeing from his table neighbor, the endlessly "chatty" Cologne baroness, the two investigators narrowly miss the alleged murder of the hostess's husband, Baron von Zuckerberg.

Well, his health was not the best. But to suddenly keel over face-first into his beloved "Rievkooche" is not the refined English way to die, even in the Rhineland. However, for Sherlock Holmes, the deadly dull evening is now saved.

Maybe you also have the solution at hand, because you will have a say in this evening's events as well.

The multi-course menu will be served by the gastronomy team, ensuring thrills for your nerves and palate from early until late. The doors open at 4:00 p.m. - the event starts at 5:00 p.m.

Doors open at 4:00 p.m. / Multi-course menu and theater piece are included in the price / Table and seating will be assigned on-site

City tour with a twist: During your smartphone-guided scavenger hunt, you'll puzzle over a few riddles along the way. And after solving each question or task, you'll receive interesting information about the corresponding safari station.

By the way: During your tour, you should aim to hunt down as many safari points as possible. So, every shot counts! Um... we meant, of course: Every answer counts!

Your route will take you to various safari stations. Along the way, you'll discover not only historical sites but also sights and hotspots off the beaten tourist paths. The Safari team has made sure that you'll encounter a few surprises along the way!

Find out in a fun and amusing way new and astonishing things about your city. Here, you'll get exciting insights beyond the classic sightseeing tours and learn interesting facts about your Safari-City on the side.

By the way: The Safari is available 24/7, all year round and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

City tour with a twist: During your smartphone-guided scavenger hunt, you'll puzzle over a few riddles along the way. And after solving each question or task, you'll receive interesting information about the corresponding safari station.

By the way: During your tour, you should aim to hunt down as many safari points as possible. So, every shot counts! Um... we meant, of course: Every answer counts!

Your route will take you to various safari stations. Along the way, you'll discover not only historical sites but also sights and hotspots off the beaten tourist paths. The Safari team has made sure that you'll encounter a few surprises along the way!

Find out in a fun and amusing way new and astonishing things about your city. Here, you'll get exciting insights beyond the classic sightseeing tours and learn interesting facts about your Safari-City on the side.

By the way: The Safari is available 24/7, all year round and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

City tour with a twist: During your smartphone-guided scavenger hunt, you'll puzzle over a few riddles along the way. And after solving each question or task, you'll receive interesting information about the corresponding safari station.

By the way: During your tour, you should aim to hunt down as many safari points as possible. So, every shot counts! Um... we meant, of course: Every answer counts!

Your route will take you to various safari stations. Along the way, you'll discover not only historical sites but also sights and hotspots off the beaten tourist paths. The Safari team has made sure that you'll encounter a few surprises along the way!

Find out in a fun and amusing way new and astonishing things about your city. Here, you'll get exciting insights beyond the classic sightseeing tours and learn interesting facts about your Safari-City on the side.

By the way: The Safari is available 24/7, all year round and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

City tour with a twist: During your smartphone-guided scavenger hunt, you'll puzzle over a few riddles along the way. And after solving each question or task, you'll receive interesting information about the corresponding safari station.

By the way: During your tour, you should aim to hunt down as many safari points as possible. So, every shot counts! Um... we meant, of course: Every answer counts!

Your route will take you to various safari stations. Along the way, you'll discover not only historical sites but also sights and hotspots off the beaten tourist paths. The Safari team has made sure that you'll encounter a few surprises along the way!

Find out in a fun and amusing way new and astonishing things about your city. Here, you'll get exciting insights beyond the classic sightseeing tours and learn interesting facts about your Safari-City on the side.

By the way: The Safari is available 24/7, all year round and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Together with Markus Brennauer (drums, djembe, cajon, vocals) and Matthias Röttger (cello, guitar, vocals), Knoll & die Klangwerker have developed their music into a new, independent blend of piano ballads, sing-along numbers, and profound pop songs. "We make music for people who listen critically, think along, and let themselves be touched by music, empathetic lyrics, and participatory moments," says the singer-songwriter from Weilheim.

At the age of 5, Lui Knoll wandered among old pianos in his father's workshop and, as a teenager, mostly didn't practice what the piano teacher wanted to hear. The result is piano-pop with a personal touch. In recent years, he has musically collaborated with the pop choir Mosaix & Friends from Rott (District of Landsberg). The BR editor shares not only a love for music with the Klangwerkern but also a passion for pondering and discussing the events of our time. Some of these conversations inspire new song lyrics.

Markus Brennauer from Peißenberg plays incredible drums and is a real champ on the djembe. His love for rhythm and experimentation gives the groove to the music.

Matthias Röttger comes from a musical family in Weilheim and plays a cello that wonderfully harmonizes with the classically tinged, sometimes chanson-like pieces. With guitar and multi-voiced singing, the seminar teacher rounds off the whole experience to "Knoll & die Klangwerker."

Doors open at 18:30

Lisa Pauline Wagner is a theater director, author, and... Berlin champion in Poetry Slam. That's how it is. No matter how many Poetry Slam competitions she enters - she constantly wins. Outrageous.
So the Kiezpoeten thought: Let's just give her own show. No competition, it doesn't make sense anyway. Because, conveniently, she published a book with us last year. Do you know what it's called? "So sieht's aus" (That's how it is). Yeah, that's right. And there are lots of good texts in there - Poetry Slam, short stories, humor, poems, all the things that make a good show. As a book.
So she basically turned her Slam performances into a book.
And now we're turning her book into a Slam performance.
And adding the musician Tino Tabulator to the mix.
That's how it is.
Will you come by?

Admission: 19:30

Louis Ferdinand von Preußen: Larghetto and Rondo in G major op. 11
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor KV 478
Franz Schubert: Quintet in A major op. 114 "Trout Quintet"

Schubert's "Trout Quintet" is probably the most well-known and beloved work
of the great composer. However, lesser known is the influence that the "first
Romantic of music history" Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia
also had on Schubert and especially on this composition: a
musical discovery that is worthwhile.

Artists:
Rodur Trio Berlin

Admission from 3 pm

This crane observation with shuttle service not only promises a convenient arrival but also an incomparable nature adventure that will enrich you with unforgettable impressions. Get on board and off you go. You can expect an exclusive worry-free package. This unique nature tour to the nightly crane landing on the sleeping places at Richtenberger See offers you an unforgettable experience.

Photo: Friedemann Bartz

Behind the program Beers & Ballads by Georg Kleesattel (vocals) and Martin Stellmacher (piano and vocals) lies an evening filled with music, curious stories, and the occasional glass of beer. The two musicians from Munich play classics from the rock and pop history – stripped down to what makes these songs special. Okay, it's not just ballads... and there's not only beer.... The program is a mix of different sources. On one hand, extraordinary cover versions of world hits such as "Boys of Summer", "Since You've Been Gone", or "Slave to Love" have inspired the duo for their program. The range of artists and bands goes from global stars like Meat Loaf to the hard rockers of Queensryche. Stellmacher and Kleesattel also draw inspiration from songs from their joint band programs Tommy Who! and Prognostic. The former is a concert version of the rock opera Tommy by the British rock legends The Who. The latter project pays tribute to 70s prog rock and artists like Peter Gabriel and David Bowie. These songs develop their own character in the reduced arrangement with piano and vocals. The duo premiered the program Beers & Ballads to an enthusiastic audience during the Long Night of Music in Munich on May 6 at the Silbersaal of the Deutsches Theater. Martin Stellmacher began his musical career with a classical education in piano, clarinet, and various choirs. However, he was drawn towards the world of rock music at an early stage. His doctoral degree in "Space Physics" helped finance his studies with weekly performances in the showband STARLIGHT. In 1995/96, he took jazz piano lessons with Herb Mickman (Musical Director Sarah Vaughn) in Los Angeles. He then engaged in various projects, such as an 80s cover band, a swing/standard jazz project, and a musical production (Miss Saigon, Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber). From 2005 to 2015, he worked as a keyboardist, saxophonist, and flutist for BIG BAD WOLF. In 2016, he founded the band PROGNOSTIC, dedicated to early Progressive Rock. As a keyboardist, he found his calling in this complex and demanding genre. Georg Kleesattel has been actively engaged as a vocalist in various musical projects since founding his first band at the age of 15 at the musically focused Gabrieli Gymnasium in Eichstätt. He has performed in a wide range of musical styles, from blues, soul, and funk to hard rock and musicals. He has portrayed Riff Raff from the Rocky Horror Show and Judas from Jesus Christ Superstar, among others. Since 2014, he has been one of the three vocalists of the Austropop band Austria EI, performing sold-out concerts in his hometown Altmühltal and igniting the Hexenkessel at the Munich Winter-Tollwood festival for three years. In 2018, Georg Kleesattel joined the Munich band PROGNOSTIC as lead vocalist. In 2019, together with pianist Martin Stellmacher and bassist Arno Baum, he finally brought the band project Tommy Who! to life, fulfilling a dream that is over 20 years old.