Harzburger Musiktage – Opening Concert (Wolfenbüttel)
56th international classical festival opens with “Magic of Barock” at the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel
2026
About Harzburger Musiktage – Opening
Harzburger Musiktage – Opening — edition 2026
Festive Opening at the Lessingtheater
The concert evening on June 5, 2026, combines the tradition of the Harzburger Musiktage with the special radiance of the Lessingtheater. Start times, intermissions, and the exact program sequence will be announced during the pre-sale.
Program and Performers
The Philharmonia Frankfurt is an internationally active chamber orchestra known for its versatility and historically informed practice. Simone Kermes is one of the star sopranos in her field and has gained international recognition, particularly for her interpretations of works by Vivaldi, Handel, Porpora, and other Baroque composers. Juri Gilbo, artistic director of the Philharmonia Frankfurt, is considered a sensitive interpreter of Baroque and classical works.
Highlights Harzburger Musiktage – Opening 2026
Programme Harzburger Musiktage – Opening 2026
Planned Program 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026 — Opening Concert “Magic of Barock”
- Admission and reception in the foyer of the Lessingtheater
- Welcome address by the festival management of the Harzburger Musiktage
- Concert featuring works from the Baroque repertoire
- Soloist: Simone Kermes, Soprano
- Ensemble: Philharmonia Frankfurt
- Conductor: Juri Gilbo
- Intermission with drinks in the foyer
- Followed by a reception to launch the festival
Repertoire Focus
- Vocal music from the 17th and early 18th centuries
- Instrumental works by Baroque masters
- Selection of acclaimed arias from opera and oratorio
The detailed program of works will be published by the organizer in spring.
Prices Harzburger Musiktage – Opening 2026
Practical information — Harzburger Musiktage – Opening
Location
Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel, Harztorwall 16, 38300 Wolfenbüttel.
Date
June 5, 2026.
Getting There
Wolfenbüttel train station (10 minutes on foot), A39 exit Wolfenbüttel-Nord, parking available in the city center.
Tickets
Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel box office and online pre-sale.
Festival
56th Harzburger Musiktage — further concerts in Bad Harzburg, Goslar, and the region.
56 Years of Harzburger Musiktage
The Harzburger Musiktage were established in 1971 and have since become one of the most important classical music festivals in the region. With a program lasting several weeks, they present soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras of international renown. Venues include Bad Harzburg as well as Wolfenbüttel, Goslar, and other towns in southern Lower Saxony.
Magic of Barock — The Opening Concert
The opening concert “Magic of Barock” on June 5, 2026, at the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel is the festive start of the 56th season. The program features a concert experience that focuses on the diversity of Baroque music. The Philharmonia Frankfurt, conducted by Juri Gilbo, is a renowned ensemble with a particular affinity for historically informed performance practice.
Simone Kermes as Soloist
The soprano Simone Kermes is one of the most distinguished voices in her field. Known for her virtuosic interpretations of Baroque arias and her impressive stage presence, she has established herself internationally as one of the most important ambassadors of Baroque vocal art. Her performance with the Philharmonia Frankfurt promises a concert experience of extraordinary caliber.
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