NDR Concerts in St. George's Church Wismar

World-class in a World Heritage site

The NDR Concerts in Wismar have been bringing top-class classical music to the Hanseatic city for over 15 years. The venue is St. George's Church, a Gothic brick basilica begun in the 14th century, which belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage of the city in the district of Nordwestmecklenburg in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Under the motto »World-class in a World Heritage site«, the series combines musical excellence with an extraordinary location.

The NDR Ensembles

The major ensembles of the North German Broadcasting (NDR) perform in St. George's Church: the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, the NDR Radiophilharmonie, and the NDR Vokalensemble. Symphonic programmes, choral concerts, and festive Christmas music offer a diverse range of events throughout the year.

A Space That Plays Along

The special appeal of the series lies in the interplay of music and architecture. The high nave of the Gothic church offers a soundscape of extraordinary effect – the organisers rightly speak of a »remarkable« acoustic experience. Those who attend an NDR concert here experience the brick Gothic not as a museum, but as a vibrant concert hall.

A Regular Fixture in Wismar's Cultural Calendar

With its recurring concerts, the NDR series is one of the cultural highlights of the Hanseatic city. It attracts an audience from the entire region and underscores Wismar's ambition to bring its World Heritage site to life culturally with top-class events.