Name: Benefit concert for the reopening of St. Michael's Church
Start: 2026-05-24T19:00:00
Location: St Michael's Church, Bamberg

Jakub Hrůša

Bamberger Symphoniker

To round off the year, we're treating our audience to a fun and colorful puzzle: They can create their own New Year's Eve concert – and we'll play whatever they request. Until then, however, they'll be spoiled for choice, as there's a wide selection of works in different categories to vote on: 5 sparkling overtures, 10 enchanting orchestral and violin pieces each – and even 5 lively encores. The "conductor" has already been chosen: The young and versatile conductor Aurel Dawidiuk, who is also a successful pianist and organist, was recently appointed Associate Conductor of the renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

New Year's Eve À La Carte

After more than 13 years of extensive restoration, the former abbey church of St. Michael, located in the over 1000-year-old monastery complex, is reopening its doors. It is particularly famous for its "Heavenly Garden," a ceiling painting with over 580 detailed depictions of plants. We have the honor and, of course, the pleasure of performing on this festive occasion under the direction of our principal conductor – and we are presenting a highly Romantic work by the composer who always took great delight in churches. Bruckner dedicated the score of his Fourth Symphony to the feast day of St. Cecilia, patron saint of music.