75 Years Neubrandenburg Philharmonic — Anniversary Concert

Double Anniversary in the Konzertkirche

The concert on July 16, 2026, marks two anniversaries simultaneously: the 75th anniversary of the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic and the 25th anniversary of the Konzertkirche Neubrandenburg. Both institutions significantly shape the musical landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Konzertkirche — a Gothic St. Mary's Church with a modern venue made of glass, concrete, steel, and wood — was inaugurated in 2001, designed by Finnish architect Pekka Salminen.

Program

Two grand sacred works will be performed:

• Francis Poulenc — Concerto for Organ, Timpani, and Strings in G minor
• Gustav Mahler — Symphony No. 2 in C minor, 'Resurrection'

Mahler's monumental Second Symphony, with its five movements spanning from a funeral march to a grand final chorus ('Resurrect, yes, you will rise again'), is considered an ideal festive work: full of sorrow, hope, and triumphant vision. A second anniversary concert will take place the following day in the Frauenkirche Dresden.

Performers

• Neubrandenburg Philharmonic (Orchestra)
• Neubrandenburg Philharmonic Choir, Opera Choir, and St. Johannis Choir
• Laura Albert, Soprano
• Kelley O'Connor, Mezzo-soprano
• Tobias Brommann, Organ
• GMD Daniel Geiss, Conductor

History of the Philharmonic

The Neubrandenburg Philharmonic was founded in 1950 as the City Orchestra and developed over the decades into one of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's most important ensembles. Today, it is part of the Theater und Orchester GmbH Neubrandenburg/Neustrelitz (TOG) and primarily performs in the Konzertkirche Neubrandenburg.