75 Years Neubrandenburg Philharmonic — Anniversary Concert

To mark the 75th anniversary of the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic and the 25th anniversary of the Konzertkirche Neubrandenburg, a festive concert will be held on July 16, 2026, in two parts: Francis Poulenc's Concerto for Organ, Timpani, and Strings in G minor and Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in C minor, 'Resurrection'.

The performance brings together the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic, the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic Choir, the Opera Choir, and the St. Johannis Choir of Neubrandenburg under the direction of GMD Daniel Geiss. Soloists include Laura Albert (soprano), Kelley O'Connor (mezzo-soprano), and Tobias Brommann (organ).

The following day, July 17, 2026, the program will be repeated in the Frauenkirche Dresden with different choirs.

Program

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

Performers

• Neubrandenburg Philharmonic
• Neubrandenburg Philharmonic Choir
• Opera Choir of Theater und Orchester GmbH Neubrandenburg/Neustrelitz
• St. Johannis Choir Neubrandenburg
• Laura Albert — Soprano
• Kelley O'Connor — Mezzo-soprano
• Tobias Brommann — Organ
• GMD Daniel Geiss — Musical Direction

Venue and Time

• Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
• Konzertkirche Neubrandenburg, An der Marienkirche 1

Tickets and detailed information at tog.de.

• Grand festive concert for the 75th birthday of the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic
• Simultaneously, 25 years of Konzertkirche Neubrandenburg
• Mahler's monumental 'Resurrection Symphony'
• Three choirs + soloists Laura Albert and Kelley O'Connor
• Tobias Brommann on the concert organ
• Musical direction: GMD Daniel Geiss

Getting There

Konzertkirche Neubrandenburg, An der Marienkirche 1, 17033 Neubrandenburg — located in the historic old town between the four city gates. Neubrandenburg main train station is a 10-minute walk away. Car access via the A20 (exit Neubrandenburg-Ost).

Tickets

Tickets are available through the Konzertkirche and TOG (Theater und Orchester GmbH Neubrandenburg/Neustrelitz). Advance sales at Vznb and online via tog.de.

Note

Mahler's Second Symphony lasts approximately 80 minutes — please allow ample time. Recommendation: take a stroll through Neubrandenburg's fortifications with their watch houses beforehand.