SR Klassik am See
Open-Air classical concert at Losheim Reservoir with the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie
About Klassik am See
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Classical Music Under the Open Sky
"SR Klassik am See" is one of the most spectacular open-air classical music events in Saarland. The organizers are the Saarländischer Rundfunk (SR) together with Musik und Theater Saar GmbH, and the artistic director is the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern — the SR's own symphony orchestra.
Venue: Losheim Reservoir
The venue is the Losheim Reservoir in the Merzig-Wadern district — a 73-hectare body of water in the heart of Saarland's Hochwald region, near the tri-border area of Germany, Luxembourg, and France. The gently sloping shore provides a relaxed open-air atmosphere with excellent views of the stage and water. As the sun sets, it creates moods that no concert hall can offer.
Patrick Lange at the Podium
In 2026, Patrick Lange, one of the most sought-after German conductors of his generation internationally, will be conducting. Lange is the General Music Director in Wiesbaden and regularly performs at the Berlin State Opera, in Munich, and Vienna. His commitment to the Klassik am See concert is a remarkable upgrade to the format.
Eva Zalenga and Benjamin Bruns
The soloists announced are Eva Zalenga (soprano) and Benjamin Bruns (tenor). Zalenga is well-known in Saarland (see Musikfestspiele Saar), and Bruns is internationally sought-after as a lyric tenor (Vienna State Opera, Bayreuth Festival). Roland Kunz will moderate.
"Encore!" — The Motto for 2026
The motto "Encore!" promises a best-of program: those pieces that are regularly performed as encores at classical concerts or should be. The program includes works by Johann Strauss, Antonín Dvořák, Gioachino Rossini, Giacomo Puccini, Georges Bizet, Camille Saint-Saëns, Edward Elgar, and Leonard Bernstein. A program to hum along to, perfect for a summer evening atmosphere by the lake.
Tradition Since 2018
The Klassik am See concert has been organized by SR since 2018, initially sporadically, and established as an annual event since 2022. It is part of SR's strategy to bring classical music out of the studio and into the region — a media policy model that receives attention nationwide.
Klassik am See — edition 2026
The Saarländischer Rundfunk and Musik und Theater Saar GmbH confirm this year's Klassik am See concert for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Losheim Reservoir.
Patrick Lange will conduct the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern, with Eva Zalenga and Benjamin Bruns as soloists, and Roland Kunz as moderator. The "Encore!" program features popular classics and encore-worthy pieces from opera, symphonic music, and lieder.
Programme Klassik am See 2026
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Concert Evening
Pre-Concert Program
- 5:00 PM — Opening of the concert grounds at Losheim Reservoir
- 5:00 PM–7:30 PM — Catering, picnic on the lawn, family activities
- 7:30 PM — Admission to seating areas
8:00 PM — "Encore!" Concert
Works by:
- Johann Strauss — Operetta and waltz classics
- Antonín Dvořák — Slavonic Dances
- Gioachino Rossini — Overtures
- Giacomo Puccini — Arias from Tosca, La Bohème (with Eva Zalenga and Benjamin Bruns)
- Georges Bizet — Excerpts from Carmen
- Camille Saint-Saëns
- Edward Elgar — Pomp and Circumstance
- Leonard Bernstein — West Side Story Medley as finale
Schedule
- 8:00 PM — Concert begins
- 9:00 PM — Intermission
- 9:30 PM — Second half
- 10:30 PM — Encores
- 11:00 PM — Concert ends
Exact program details and work order available on musik-theater.de and sr.de from Spring 2026.
Highlights Klassik am See 2026
- Open-air concert at the idyllic Losheim Reservoir
- Patrick Lange as an internationally sought-after conductor
- Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
- Eva Zalenga (soprano) and Benjamin Bruns (tenor)
- Best-of classical program "Encore!"
- Picnic atmosphere before the concert
Prices Klassik am See 2026
Tickets available via sr-klassik-am-see.ticket.io. Prices range from €25–€55 depending on seating category. Standing room is cheaper, family packages available.
Practical information — Klassik am See
Getting There
Losheim am See is located in the Merzig-Wadern district, about 50 km northwest of Saarbrücken. By car via the A8 (exit Merzig), then L153 to Losheim. By public transport from Saarbrücken Hbf station via Merzig with bus 460/461 to Losheim, then a 15-minute walk to the reservoir. Additional shuttle buses will be provided on concert days.
Tickets
Online via sr-klassik-am-see.ticket.io. Prices typically range from €25–€55 depending on seating category, standing room is cheaper. Family packages available.
Accommodation
Hotels and holiday apartments directly at the Losheim Reservoir, in Weiskirchen (3 km), and at Bostalsee.
Tip
Bring picnic blankets and warm jackets — it can get chilly by the lake after sunset. A small flashlight is helpful for the walk back.
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Where it takes place Klassik am See
Stausee Losheim — Open-Air-Areal am Wasser
Stausee Losheim, 66679 Losheim am See