Collegium Musicum at Weissenstein Castle Pommersfelden
International Summer Academy in the Baroque Marble Hall
About Collegium Musicum Pommersfelden
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Classics in the Baroque Marble Hall
The Collegium Musicum at Weissenstein Castle is one of Germany's most traditional summer academies. Since the late 1950s, young musicians from all over the world have gathered every summer in Pommersfelden (Bamberg district, Bavaria) to rehearse, learn, and perform together under the guidance of renowned tutors. The venue is the spectacular Marble Hall of Weissenstein Castle, a baroque palace built between 1711 and 1718 by Lothar Franz von Schönborn.
Four Weeks of Festival
The festival spans nearly four weeks in July and August. The program includes symphony concerts, chamber music evenings, piano recitals, and a children's concert specially designed for young families. Some concerts are recorded and broadcast by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR-KLASSIK) – a testament to the high artistic level of this summer academy.
International Talent Forge
The repertoire ranges from baroque music from the famous Schönborn Library to Viennese Classicism and works from the 20th century. Conductors and soloists such as Tadeusz Wojciechowski, Dorian Keilhack, Raoul Grüneis, and Irene Delgado-Jiménez have shaped the festival for years. For many young musicians, the Collegium Musicum is an important career step: it's where repertoire, stage experience, and international networks mature.
Weissenstein Castle as a Stage
Weissenstein Castle is considered one of the most important baroque castles in Southern Germany. The Marble Hall, which gives the festival its unique atmosphere, is over 23 meters high and adorned with precious stucco work, ceiling frescoes, and marble inlays. During the concerts, architecture, visual arts, and music combine to create an overall experience that is unparalleled in Upper Franconia.
Collegium Musicum Pommersfelden — edition 2026
For four weeks, the Marble Hall of Weissenstein Castle becomes the focal point of one of Upper Franconia's most renowned classical summer festivals. Symphonies, chamber music, piano recitals, a children's concert, and an open-air concert with baroque fireworks mark the 69th season. The events are partly recorded by Bayerischer Rundfunk and broadcast on BR-KLASSIK.
Programme Collegium Musicum Pommersfelden 2026
Piano Recital I — July 21, 7:30 PM
- Bogdan Dugalic plays works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff
- Recorded by Bayerischer Rundfunk – BR Franken, broadcast on BR-KLASSIK
Master Concert I — July 23, 7:30 PM
- International soloists with chamber music by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Schumann, and Dvořák
Symphony Concerts I — July 25/26, 4:00 PM
- Chabrier, Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto with Dugalic), BartĂłk: Concerto for Orchestra
- Conductor: Tadeusz Wojciechowski
Chamber Music Evenings — July 28 to August 13
- Several programs featuring works by Beethoven, Weber, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, and baroque pieces from the Schönborn Library
Children's Concert — July 30, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
- Sergei Prokofiev: 'Peter and the Wolf'
- Conductor: Dorian Keilhack
Open-Air Concert with Baroque Fireworks — August 1, 8:30 PM
- Festive open-air event in the castle park
Symphonic Programs — August 1 to 16
- Soloists: Christian Barraco (Cello), Nehemie Manca (Flute)
- Conductors: Raoul Grüneis, Irene Delgado-Jiménez
Piano Recital II — August 12
- Csanád Szekrényessy
Homage to Edith Piaf — August 14
- Fabienne Jost sings Edith Piaf
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Getting There
Pommersfelden is located in the Bamberg district, about 20 km southwest of Bamberg. By car via the A3 (exit Pommersfelden), by train to Bamberg and then by bus or taxi. Parking is available directly at the castle in Pommersfelden.
Tickets
Tickets from €10 available via Reservix and ADticket. Member pre-sale from February 15th. Detailed prices and the current program at www.collegium-musicum.info.
Organizer
Collegium Musicum e.V. – Office Wednesday 8 AM–3 PM, Thursday 8 AM–11 AM and 12 PM–5 PM.
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Where it takes place Collegium Musicum Pommersfelden
Marmorsaal Schloss Weissenstein
Schloss Weissenstein, 96178 Pommersfelden