Discover Festival

International orchestras, the stars of the classical music scene and young musicians perform at the most beautiful locations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The interplay of the incomparable lake and coastal landscape, the venues and the music make our concerts special experiences. We discover young talents and give them space to develop. The musicians are part of our growing festival family and shape the programme through personal concerts and multifaceted projects. Our common goal is to maintain our tradition and to be open to new ideas. The open and creative dialogue with our audience is of great importance to us. We want to move our guests emotionally and stimulate them intellectually.

We make Mecklenburg-Vorpommern resound!

 

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Our Festspiel Seasons

With the Festspielfrühling Rügen in March, the Festspielsommer from mid-June to mid-September and the Festspielwinter in December and January, music lovers can enjoy top-class concerts in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in almost every season.

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Our Artists

At the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern newcomers to the classical music scene are given a platform alongside the big names. The Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern present world-famous soloists, international orchestras, our own festival prize-winners as well as promising young talents.

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Our Prize-winners

Each year the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern award prizes to the most promising soloists and ensembles as well as an audience prize. Prize-winners are invited back to the Festspiele regularly and become part of our Festspiel family.  Over the years, our unique prize-winning family has grown to include members such as Daniel Hope, Julia Fischer, Nils Mönkemeyer, Daniel Müller-Schott, Igor Levit, Matthias Schorn, the Fauré Quartett and many more who regularly return to the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for the intimate concerts and multi-faceted projects. Each year a musician from the prize-winning family is chosen as the Preisträger in Residence for the Festspielsommer and can present themselves with numerous concerts throughout Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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The Most Beautiful Concert Locations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern bring music to the most beautiful and extraordinary places in the region. Our visitors are not just attracted by the music, but by the chance to enjoy the exceptional countryside. From village churches to metal works, from country manors to barn houses, our Festspiel venues inspire our visitors and allow them to discover some of  the most beautiful spots in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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Our Festspiel Favourites

Unexpected musical experiences and personal encounters are trademarks of the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The festival programme includes a broad range of series and »festivals within the festival«, where visitors can discover and focus on particular elements through a wide range of supplementary activities such as guided tours, listening experiments, artist talks and discussions over several days.
Promising young artists from all over the world present themselves in the series »Junge Elite« and »Bothmer-Musik«. The »Landpartie« invites you to a musical excursion to the countryside. And the »Grenzgänge« format takes you into the young jazz scene. Discover more about our various Festspiel elements here.

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    Prize-winner in Residence SIGNUM saxophone quartet More
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    Focus on Bach Musicians on the trail of a great composer More
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    Prize-winners of the Festspiele MV Artists of the Festival Family More
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    Junge Elite International Rising Stars come to MV More
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    45’ 45 minutes before a Friday concert in summer More
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    Chamber music Small ensembles — great moments More
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    Ulrichshusen — 30 years of beeing venue A festival in the festival barn, castle and coach house More
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    Ochestras Experience large orchestras up close More
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    Bothmer-Musik Our Chamber Music Festival at Schloss Bothmer More
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    Inselmusik The String Quartet Festival on the isle of Rügen More
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    Nicht ganz klassisch Off the classical paths More
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    Grenzgänge Experience the young jazz scene More
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    Landpartie Discover Mecklenburg-Vorpommern More
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    Musik aus MV The Sound of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern More
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    Open-Airs Music under the open sky More
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    Five centuries of piano music One musician, one instrument, 28 composers More
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    Mäck & Pomm Our Children’s and Family Programme More
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    Focus on Emmanuel Tjeknavorian Focus artists of the festival winter 2024 More
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    Vocal music The voice takes centre stage More
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    Kleines Fest im großen Park Big time cabaret More
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    360° saxophone Immerse yourself in the brilliant world of the saxophone More
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    Unheard Places A journey of discovery through music and architecture More
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Our Children’s and Family Programme Mäck und Pomm

Mäck and Pomm invite you and your family to join us on a musical journey of discovery! Celebrate with us at the Family Fest in Hasenwinkel, enjoy children’s concerts with world stars or join our childcare programmes in Redefin.