Heinrich Schütz Music Festival — Edition 2025

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02 Oct 2025 — 12 Oct 2025 Finished

Overview

The 28th edition was held under the motto 'Weltsichten. Zwischen den Zeiten' (World Views. Between Times) and featured concerts in Dresden, Gera, Bad Köstritz, Weißenfels, and Zeitz.

In 2025, the composer and conductor Gregor Meyer served as Artist in Residence, with performances alongside the Gewandhaus Choir and Ensemble 1684. Other guest ensembles included Ensemble Polyharmonique, Capella de la Torre, Windsbacher Knabenchor, Hamburg Ratsmusik, and Ensemble Phoenix Munich. At the end of 2025, the long-standing director stepped down from her position.

Programme

October 2–12, 2025

  • Motto: 'Weltsichten. Zwischen den Zeiten' (World Views. Between Times)
  • Artist in Residence: Gregor Meyer
  • Ensembles included: Gewandhaus Choir, Ensemble 1684, Polyharmonique, Capella de la Torre

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