Bosau Summer Concerts
Concert series in the world's smallest cathedral
About Bosau Summer Concerts
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A Concert Series with Tradition
For more than four decades, the Bosau Summer Concerts have been a cultural hallmark of Holstein Switzerland. The series has been shaped by organist and artistic director Sergej Tcherepanov, who invites soloists, ensembles, and chamber orchestras from all over Europe to Bosau every summer. The opening traditionally takes place on the Saturday before Pentecost, and the closing on the Harvest Festival in early October.
The Vicelin Church — A Unique Concert Space
St. Peter's Church, popularly known as the Vicelin Church, was built in 1151/1152 by Bishop Vicelin — as one of his numerous fieldstone churches from the missionary phase of Holstein and Wagria. From 1150 to 1156, Bosau was briefly the seat of the Diocese of Oldenburg under Bishops Vicelin and Gerold. This makes St. Peter's Church a former episcopal church — the smallest in the world, which is why it is affectionately called the 'world's smallest cathedral'.
Program and Style
The series features a wide spectrum: Baroque music (Bach, Handel, Vivaldi), classical chamber music, romantic vocal works, and occasional modern arrangements. The focus is on organ and harpsichord music (the church has two historical organs, two harpsichords, and a harmonium), as well as string and vocal ensembles. Admission: 20 Euros per concert.
A Place, An Atmosphere
Bosau is located directly on the Plöner See, in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park and the Ostholstein district. The church stands on a peninsula, surrounded by water, with a view of the lake and the rolling hills of the terminal moraine landscape. Those who experience a concert evening in July or August will see the sunset over the water, hear the swallows chirping over the churchyard after the concert, and can round off the evening with a walk along the lake shore.
Bosau Summer Concerts — edition 2026
Opening Program 2026
The 2026 season begins with a particularly ambitious opening concert and continues throughout the summer with weekly concerts in the Vicelin Church. Admission 20 Euros each.
Concert Format
- When: Every Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Vicelin Church (St. Peter's Church), Bosau
- Duration: Approx. 60–90 minutes
- Admission: 20 Euros per concert
- Season: From the Saturday before Pentecost (May 23, 2026) until the Harvest Festival (early October)
Programme Bosau Summer Concerts 2026
Confirmed Concerts 2026 (Excerpt)
- May 23 — Opening "Keyboard Fireworks": Two organs, two harpsichords, and a harmonium in dialogue. Works by J.S. Bach (Orchestral Suite No. 2), G.F. Handel (Concerto "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale"), and P. Tchaikovsky (Suite from the "Nutcracker" ballet). Soloists: Sebastian Bethge (Bad Hersfeld), Lucas Maurer (Fritzlar), Sergej Tcherepanov (Lübeck/Bosau).
- May 30 — VIVALDI!: Ensemble Happy Strings with André Böttcher and David Movsisyan (violins), Vitali Schepilo (double bass and narration), Sergej Tcherepanov (harpsichord). Concertos from "The Four Seasons" and other works.
- June 6 — BACH!: Partita No. 2 in D minor with Chaconne BWV 1004 arranged by Robert Schumann; Sonata No. 6 in G major for violin and obligato harpsichord BWV 1019. Gunar Letzbor (violin) and Sergej Tcherepanov (harpsichord and organ).
Further concerts will follow weekly until early October. The complete program will be announced by the Bosau parish on kirche-bosau.de.
Highlights Bosau Summer Concerts 2026
Opening concert with two organs and two harpsichords, Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" with Ensemble Happy Strings, Bach solo evening with Gunar Letzbor.
Prices Bosau Summer Concerts 2026
20 Euros per concert. Advance booking through the parish (Tel. 04527 / 241) or at the box office.
Practical information — Bosau Summer Concerts
Getting There
Train: Plön (Lübeck–Kiel line), from there a 15-minute bus or car ride to Bosau. By car via the A1 or A21 (exit Lübeck Süd or Bargteheide), then B432 towards Plön. Parking is available directly at the church.
Admission
20 Euros per concert. Tickets at the box office or in advance through the parish.
Tips
Allow time for a walk along the Plöner See or a visit to Plön Castle. In summer, excursion boats run from Plön to Bosau.
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Where it takes place Bosau Summer Concerts
Vicelin-Kirche (St.-Petri-Kirche) Bosau
Bischof-Vicelin-Damm, 23715 Bosau