The Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Summit, held from August 13 to 17, 2025, brought together a talented ensemble of prizewinning musicians for a captivating series of performances in Germany. Under the artistic direction of Anastasia Kobekina, the event featured renowned artists like Timothy Ridout and Stephen Waarts, delivering masterful interpretations of works by classical composers such as Mozart, Bartók, and the Schumanns. This unique festival showcased the convergence of classical music traditions with a touch of contemporary flair, offering audiences an unforgettable auditory journey.

A Harmonious Gathering: The Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Summit

For the festival summit from August 13 to 17, Prizewinner in Residence Anastasia Kobekina has assembled a very special group: long-standing members of the festival family—prizewinners who are at home in the world's great concert halls and have kept these summer days free to perform together in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. On Friday, the six instrumentalists will be joined by a vocal quintet, which will also present a late-night program.

Glazunov and Bartók

Grand Hotel Heiligendamm

Clara and Robert Schumann

Schelf Church

Bartók and Co.

Kloster Rühn

Mozart and Shostakovich

Gutshaus Landsdorf

Founded in Paris in 2009, Trio Karénine bears the name of Tolstoy’s beautiful and emotionally honest heroine. The French trio is acclaimed by critics and audiences for its musical integrity and passionate interpretations, and was the top prizewinner at the ARD International Competition in 2013. The group has performed in the world’s most prestigious halls, including the Philharmonie and Auditorium du Louvre in Paris, London’s Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Frick Collection in New York, Salle Bourgie in Montréal, the Konzerthaus in Berlin, the Herkulessaal and Prinzregententheater in Münich, the Leiszhalle in Hamburg, and Sydney Opera House. The trio has just completed a highly successful return tour of Australia and is currently engaged in a full summer schedule of performances throughout France.

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Glazunov and Bartók

Aug 15, 2025

Clara and Robert Schumann

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