Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Four Concerts in One Weekend

The festival is compactly designed: a total of four concerts will take place on one Saturday and one Sunday – Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sundays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Each concert will be performed by a different ensemble, giving the audience a comprehensive insight into the Hannover chamber music scene within two days.

Award-Winning Young Ensembles

The participating ensembles are selected by the association Kammermusik Hannover. The criteria are awards from national or international chamber music competitions and a connection to the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover, one of Germany's most renowned music academies. The ensembles typically consist of students in their final years of study or young professional musicians in the early stages of their careers.

Venue: Orangerie Herrenhausen

The Orangerie is located in the southern part of the Great Garden and is part of the Herrenhausen Gardens ensemble. The light-filled hall with large windows overlooking the park offers ideal acoustics for chamber music and provides a historic setting that underscores the intimate character of the music.

More Than Just Concerts

The festival complements the musical performances with discussions with the artists, offering the audience insights into the preparation of the programs and the daily lives of young ensembles. A guided garden tour through the Great Garden and a panel discussion on the state of chamber music round off the weekend.