Baden-Baden celebrates Waltz King Strauss with big concerts!

Baden-Baden celebrates Waltz King Strauss with big concerts!

A very special musical event is imminent: In 2025, the city of Baden-Baden celebrates the 200th birthday of the famous Waltz King Johann Strauß and the 125th anniversary of the death of Arthur Sullivan . Both composers have left deep traces in music history and, in the heyday of Baden-Baden

The celebrations are recognized by a concert series with a total of three events: The series "Music in (Baden-) Baden" is organized by the city of Baden-Baden in cooperation with the Draheim Foundation "Pro Musica et Musicis", the Brahms-Gesellschaft Baden-Baden and the German Sullivan Society e.V.

concert date and programs

On Friday, July 11th, at 7 p.m., the 35th concert will take place in the old council hall. The program offers a number of \, including popular, songs based on the texts of Shakespeare, as well as excerpts from Sullivans "The Lost Son" and Strauss' "One Night in Venice". Admission is free and promises to become an exciting experience for all music lovers.

The 36th concert will also take place on Saturday, July 12th, at 7 p.m. in the old council hall. Here visitors can enjoy cross -sections from Sullivan's "The Mikado" and Strauß ’" The Bat ". Admission is also free of charge here. An excellent opportunity to experience the timeless melodies of the two masters!

a benefit concert and its special features

The big highlight of the concert series is the special concert on Sunday, July 13th, at 5 p.m. in the Kurpark residence Bellevue. This benefit concert benefits the Brahms-Haus and offers a varied program that includes songs, duets and quartets by Robert and Clara Schumann as well as Johannes Brahms. A special premiere will be the song cycle "The Window", which will be performed for the first time in Baden-Baden. Entry is 10 euros.

The concert enjoys great contributors, including the talented singers Larissa Wäspy, Katrin Müller, Regina Grönegreß, Sabine Polgar and several tenors and bass baritones. At the piano, Heike Bleckmann, Ira Maria Witoschynskyj and Joachim Draheim are demonstrated.

cultural framework of Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden in the 19th century was a real “summer capital” in Europe and a center of culture. Great artists like Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy lived and played music here, who humorously reported in a letter about his musical experiences in the company house. Mendelssohn also felt inspired by the spraying music culture in the city, in which musical performances and social gatherings were alive. This rich history will revive with the upcoming memorial events.

The upcoming concerts not only offer a tribute to the big composers, but also a fascinating look into the cultural past of Baden-Baden. The city cordially invites all music enthusiasts to become part of these memories and celebrations.