Star oboist Albrecht Mayer returns to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival for one evening after almost ten years. He will perform with one of the oldest orchestras still in existence in the world: the Mecklenburg State Orchestra in Schwerin. Mayer's musical home is with the Berlin Philharmonic, and in Mecklenburg, he will revive the era of "Ludwigslust Classicism."

Albrecht Mayer

Stadtkirche Ludwigslust

»What comes from the heart goes back to the heart. This is the true theory of music, sought by all true lovers and connoisseurs at all times, and will be sought until the end of the world.« Thus it is written in the »Basic rules of tonal order« from 1755 – and our concert leads us right into the 18th century. For the first time, we welcome Bernard Labadie to the conductor’s podium – one of the world’s leading specialists in the music of that period, loved by audiences and the press for his moving interpretations. The Canadian artist’s chosen programme includes enchanting works: Mozart’s Funeral Music, composed in 1785 to mark the deaths of two Masonic brothers. The »Jupiter« Symphony fascinates with a whole range of emotions as well as the grandiose finale – and was quickly celebrated as the »highest triumph of instrumental composition«. With William Youn as soloist, we play Beethoven’s highly popular first piano concerto from 1795/96, a refreshing piece with festive glamour, passionate lyricism and an high-spirited dance gesture at the end. But rarely heard repertoire is also on the programme this week: one of the rediscovered works by the German-Bohemian composer Antonio Rosetti, who was born 275 years ago. Nils Mönkemeyer has discovered the brilliant viola concerto – a rhythmically captivating and melodically catchy piece. We are looking forward to Bernard Labadie’s individual interpretation, as he is known for his great musical flair, his enjoyment of the works, his energetic conducting and his attention to detail.

Guest in Fürth

Stadttheater Fürth

EPSG:4326

Guest in Bayreuth

Margravial Opera House

Horn Studio Recital

Schenley Farms Historic District

Mary Monaghan, Horn – Doctoral Ensemble Recital

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Enjoy the sophistication and charm of Mozart’s Symphony No. 38. One of Mozart’s final orchestral masterpieces, this symphony opens with a dramatic slow introduction before bursting into a spirited main theme— one that foreshadows the beloved Overture to The Magic Flute. The middle movement offers a moment of deep beauty and reflection, leading to a lively finale.

Masters of Melody: Mozart, Copland, & Haydn

Willson Auditorium

Radek Baborák returns to Frankfurt (Oder) in his dual role as conductor and soloist. During the 2023/24 season, we hosted this top-class horn player as our regular "Artist in Residence." Radek Baborák has performed with the world's most established orchestras. He has also worked with renowned conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Sir Simon Rattle, Neeme Järvi, James Levine, and Vladimir Askhenazy. His concerts have been broadcast by Europe's major television and radio stations. He has also achieved worldwide recognition with dozens of CD recordings (including those with EMI) and the opening concert of the Nagano Olympic Games.

Antonio Rosetti

Events

Upcoming events

24 - 25 Jan, 2026

Masters of Melody: Mozart, Copland, & Haydn · Bozeman Symphony

Jun 21, 2026

6. Classical Music on Sunday · Brandenburgischen Staatsorchesters Frankfurt

Past events

Jun 26, 2025

Albrecht Mayer · Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Jun 21, 2025

Guest in Fürth · Bamberger Symphoniker

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