SCHLOSS ELMAU Events Calendar

The Schloss Elmau Experience Since more than 100 years concerts & talks with great artists & authors on the pulse of time. Tickets for hotel guests are included in the resort fee.

General information

Dear concert guests,
For hotel guests of Schloss Elmau, admission to all cultural events is included in the resort fee. You can register for the events online via “Book seats” here in the cultural calendar, by phone on +49 8823 18 260 or by text message to +49 1733 1122 77.
Permanent Residents of the region within a radius of 80 km (driving distance) are welcome to purchase tickets, subject to availability (hotels, guesthouses or vacation rentals do not count as a permanent address). Tickets can be purchased online via "Book seats" here in the cultural calendar.
Your culture office team

  • 11 - 17

    Nov 24

    Photo: Egbert Krupp
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    25th European Jazztival
    Jubilee season

    The “European Jazz Festival” is the annual highlight of the Elmau jazz programme. For the 25th anniversary season, important companions of the past 25 years – big stars and first-class formations – gather in the atmospherically illuminated concert hall over six festival days.

    Program:
    Mon, 11 November 8:30 pm opening concert
    Tue, 12 – Sat 16 November 5 pm & 9.30 pm zwo concerts per evening
    Fri, 15 November 11:30 am Jazz & Talk (in German)
    Sat, 16 November 9:30 pm closing concert
    Sun, 17 November day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    FESTIVAL PACKAGE
    Sun, 10 November – Sun, 17 November
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
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    Short stays bookable for 2 nights or more

    2 NIGHTS SPECIAL
    10% discount when booking 2 nights
    Arrival between 10 & 15 November
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa yoga and more
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    SATURDAY JAZZ NIGHT
    10% discount whenn booking 1 night
    Arrival Sat, 16 November
    incl. 2 concerts (Elina Duni & Rob Luft and Michael Wollny),
    breakfast, spa, yoga and more
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  • Thursday

    14 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Bartosz Maz, CF Wesenberg
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    Adam Baldych violin
    Helge Lien piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    “Undoubtedly the greatest living violin master in jazz” (FAZ) in duo with “the master of Nordic chamber music” (Jazzthing)


    LISTEN HERE

    “Undoubtedly the greatest living violin technician in jazz. His potential knows no bounds”, wrote the FAZ about the Polish violinist Adam Baldych. He has a long-standing collaboration with pianist Helge Lien, the “master of Nordic chamber music” (Jazzthing), whether as a duo, as on this evening, or in a quartet. Their music moves between beguiling melancholy, the drive of Eastern European folk music and contemporary jazz.

  • Thursday

    14 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Michael Wilson
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    Brad Mehldau Trio
    Brad Mehldau piano
    Jorge Rossy drums
    Felix Moseholm bass
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The great American jazz pianist Brad Mehldau in a new trio line-up


    LISTEN HERE

    In this new trio line-up, the great American jazz pianist Brad Mehldau masterfully combines tradition with modern influences. He is joined by drummer Jorge Rossy, a former member of his trio, and Dane Felix Moseholm, born in 1997, on bass. Together, the trio creates an intimate, dynamic atmosphere that is characterised by Mehldau's characteristic lyrical improvisations and the group's harmonious interplay. This trio stands for musical depth and a unique balance between structure and freedom in modern jazz.

  • Friday

    15 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Deutscher Radiopreis
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    Jazz & Talk
    “Hören wir Gutes und reden darüber” live @ Schloss Elmau
    Deutscher Radiopreis 2022

    in German

    Jazzalben vorgestellt im Gespräch: Beate Sampson, Roland Spiegel und Ulrich Habersetzer aus der Jazzredaktion von BR-KLASSIK lassen ihrer Begeisterung freien Lauf, wenn sie das Elmauer Publikum und ihre Kollegen gegenseitig mit ihren Favoriten neuer Jazz-Einspielungen überraschen, ohne zu verraten, wer spielt.

  • Friday

    15 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Egil Hansen
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    RYMDEN
    Bugge Wesseltoft piano, keyboards
    Dan Berglund bass
    Magnus Öström drums
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Nordic jazz in the tradition of the legendary trio e.s.t.: supergroup Rymden


    LISTEN HERE

    Nordic jazz in the tradition of the legendary trio e.s.t.: the Scandinavian supergroup Rymden. The trio of Bugge Wesseltoft (formerly New Conception Of Jazz) and Magnus Öström and Dan Berglund, the former rhythm section of e.s.t., has developed into a true Scandinavian supergroup since its formation in 2019. The musical worlds of their acoustic-electronic compositions offer both driving rhythms and melancholic, spherical ambient sounds. The musicians have been associated with Schloss Elmau for decades and are therefore a must for the anniversary season.

  • Friday

    15 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Nikola Stankovic
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    Nils Landgren Funk Unit
    “30 years and still alive & kicking”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Thrillingly grooving - the Nils Landgren Funk Unit, which is celebrating 30 years of band history this year

    Nils Landgren, trombone & vocals
    Jonas Wall, tenor saxophone & vocals
    Andy Pfeiler, guitar & vocals
    Petter Bergander, keys & vocals
    Magnum Coltrane Price, bass, keys & vocals
    Robert Ikiz, drums

    LISTEN HERE

    With his captivatingly grooving funk unit, the man with the metallic red trombone has been producing successful CDs and euphorically acclaimed concerts from Stockholm to Beijing for years. As a singer, he shows ‘where you can always hit the soul most reliably: right in the heart.’ (Die Welt), the world-class soloist and artist with heart and bite: Nils Landgren, who has been one of Schloss Elmau's closest musical friends for almost 30 years.

  • Saturday

    16 Nov

    2024

    Photo: PR
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    Elina Duni vocals
    Rob Luft guitar
    “A time to remember”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Moving duo: the Albanian-Swiss singer Elina Duni with the young British guitar star Rob Luft


    LISTEN HERE

    “Few contemporary jazz-influenced singers manage to sound so intensely like themselves, drawing on such a variety of genres, languages and cultural backgrounds as Albanian-born singer Elina Duni”, wrote The Guardian about Elina Duni on the occasion of her new album “A time to remember” on ECM. At her side is the award-winning English guitar virtuoso Rob Luft, who was second prize-winner at the Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition. A touching duo evening is guaranteed.

  • Saturday

    16 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Joerg Steinmetz_ACT
    ©
    25th European Jazztival

    Cast Change
    Closing concert
    Michael Wollny piano
    Joachim Kühn has had to cancel his participation in this concert due to a serious medical procedure. We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery. Michael Wollny will play a solo piano recital. We sincerely thank him for his willingness to perform.

    Joachim Kühn had to cancel his participation in this concert due to a serious medical procedure. It would have been the last official concert of his career for the time being. Schloss Elmau marks the first time that Michael Wollny and Joachim Kühn have worked together on two grand pianos in 2008. We would like to thank Michael Wollny for playing a solo recital and wish Joachim Kühn all the best.

  • 17 - 22

    Nov 24

    Photo: 2024 neu Literaturtage Top Package
    ©
    Literature Festival

    Literature Festival: Future scenarios
    “The future isn't what it used to be“

    in German

  • Sunday

    17 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Debora Mittelstaedt, dtv
    ©
    Literature Days

    Florence Gaub
    “Zukunft: Eine Bedienungsanleitung”

    Opening reading
    in German

    „Der Mensch ist das Wesen, das die Fähigkeit hat, sich die Zukunft so detailliert vorzustellen, dass er sie erschaffen kann.“ (Florence Gaub)
    Florence Gaub ist Politikwissenschaftlerin, Militärstrategin und Zukunftsforscherin, sie leitet als Direktorin den Forschungsbereich am NATO Defense College in Rom und berät Regierungen und internationale Organisationen anhand von Zukunftsszenarien und Trendanalysen.

  • Monday

    18 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Stephan Rumpf, Magnus Terhorst
    ©
    Literature Days

    Rachel Salamander & Alexander Estis
    „Erinnern für die Zukunft“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Rachel Salamander und Alexander Estis sprechen über eine der grundlegendsten Fragen überhaupt.

    Discussion
    in German

    Keine Zukunft ohne Vergangenheit. Unser Umgang mit der Erinnerung an Vergangenes und mit der Frage, was davon erinnernswert ist, bestimmt nicht nur, wie wir in die Zukunft blicken, sondern auch wie wir sie gestalten. Was müssen wir bewahren, was sollten wir vergessen? Die Antwort auf diese Fragen bestimmt unser politisches Handeln privat und gesellschaftlich. Die Literaturwissenschaftlerin Rachel Salamander und der Schriftsteller Alexander Estis unterhalten sich darüber.

  • Monday

    18 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Gesine Born_Stifterverband, Suhrkamp
    ©
    Literature Days

    Steffen Mau
    “Worüber streiten wir? – Konsens und Konflikt in der Gegenwartsgesellschaft”

    Lecture
    in German

    „Soziale Konflikte sind nie einfach nur da, sie werden auch gesellschaftlich hergestellt: entfacht, angeheizt, getriggert.“
    Steffen Mau, Professor für Makrosoziologie an der Humboldt-Universität in Berlin erregte mit seinem Buch Triggerpunkte große Aufmerksamkeit: Von einer „Spaltung der Gesellschaft“ ist immer häufiger die Rede. Bei vielen großen Fragen, so der überraschende Befund der Analyse, herrscht einigermaßen Konsens. Werden jedoch bestimmte Triggerpunkte berührt, verschärft sich schlagartig die Debatte. „Kein Buch konnte in diesem Jahr so überzeugen.“ (SZ)

  • Tuesday

    19 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Jan Bosch, Marburg
    ©
    Literature Days

    Hania Siebenpfeiffer
    „Literarische Zukunftsbilder zwischen Dystopie und Utopie“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Eine literarische Geschichte der Zukunft.

    Lecture
    in German

  • Tuesday

    19 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Gunter Glücklich
    ©
    Literature Days

    Uwe Timm
    „Der Verrückte in den Dünen – Über Utopie und Literatur“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Eine inspirierende, kluge Reflexion über die Kraft der Utopie.

    Book presentation
    in German

  • Wednesday

    20 Nov

    2024

    Photo: koszki-photography, CH. Links Verlag
    ©
    Literature Days

    Christian Jakob
    „Endzeit“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    „Christian Jakob ist ein absolut unabhängiger Geist mit ausgeprägtem Gerechtigkeitssinn.“ Jean Ziegler

    Lecture
    in German

    Apocalypse now? In einer Welt voller Krisen wächst vor allem unter jungen Menschen die Furcht vor dem Ende. Dabei geht es nicht nur um den Klimawandel: Ökologie, Krieg, Inflation und Pandemie ballen sich zu einer Polykrise und untergraben den Glauben an eine gestaltbare Zukunft, die vielen nicht mehr vorstellbar erscheint. Jakob seziert die Mechanismen der Endzeitangst und zeigt, warum trotz allem Grund zur Zuversicht besteht.

  • Wednesday

    20 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Jork Weismann, Piper
    ©
    Literature Days

    Eckhart Nickel
    „Hysteria“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    „Mit großartiger Leichtigkeit und sprachlicher Eleganz erzählt Eckhart Nickel vom Untergang und vom allmählichen Verschwinden von allem.“ (NZZ)

    Lecture
    in German

    „Hysteria“ erzählt die Geschichte von Bergheim, der auf einem Biomarkt merkwürdig unnatürliche Himbeeren entdeckt. Auf der Suche nach dem Rätsel ihrer Beschaffenheit und Herkunft gerät er immer tiefer in eine kulinarische Dystopie, in der das Natürliche nur noch als absolutes Kunstprodukt existiert, weil das Künstliche längst alle Natur ersetzt hat. Aber keiner weiß davon. Nur seine Hypersensibilisierung befähigt Bergheim, die unheimliche Veränderung wahrzunehmen und ihr nachzugehen.

  • Thursday

    21 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Thomas Hauzenberger
    ©
    Literature Days

    Philipp Lenhard
    „Messianismus, Apokalypse und ewige Wiederkunft. Zukunftsvorstellungen in der jüdischen Geistesgeschichte“

    Lecture
    in German

  • Thursday

    21 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Stephan Rumpf, Thomas Hauzenberger
    ©
    Literature Days

    Abschlussdiskussion
    „Hoffen oder Verzagen – Herausforderung Zukunft“

    Lecture
    in German

  • 23 - 1

    Nov - Dec 24

    Photo: Leopold Fiala
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    15th Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Martin T:son Engstroem, founder and director of the famous Verbier Festival in the Swiss Alps, presents outstanding young artists at the beginning of a great career alongside established musical personalities. The programme, which includes 15 solo, chamber music and orchestral concerts with the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gábor Takács-Nagy, is curated by his wife Blythe Teh Engstroem, who serves as co-artistic director of the festival.

    with Elisabeth Leonskaja, Alexander Malofeev, Tsotne Zedginidze (piano), Martin Fröst (clarinet), Boris Brovtsyn, Yamen Saadi & Marc Bouchkov (violin), Timothy Ridout (viola) et al.

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 5 nights and more, arrival Sun, 24 November
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
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    Shorter stay possible

    CLASSCIAL WEEKEND
    10% discount when booking 2 nights
    Arrival Fri, 22 November
    incl. 2 concerts, breakfast, spa yoga and more
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    2 NIGHTS SPECIAL
    10% discount when booking 2 nights
    Arrival between 22 & 29 November
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa yoga and more
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    Two concerts daily, opening concert Sat, 23 November in the evening, final concert Sat, 30 November in the evening, day of departure Sun, 1 December

  • Saturday

    23 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Giulio-Favotto
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Change of cast
    Opening concert
    Mario Brunello cello & cello piccolo

    Bach: Cello Suite No 3 C major & Partita No 2 D minor for cello piccolo

    Slowly but steadily rehabilitating from his recent battle with a bacterial infection that left him nearly paralyzed, Mischa Maisky is still unable to join us for this concert. We wish Mischa a thorough and speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the Elmau stage very soon.
    We are happy to announce that the Italian cellist Mario Brunello will be replacing him in an all-Bach concert, featuring the third cello suite, followed by the rare opportunity to hear the second violin partita played on the violoncello piccolo.

    “The sound of the cello piccolo, which oscillates between violin and cello, is sung out by Mario Brunello with apparent lightness, expressiveness and always highly virtuosic.” (Highresaudio.com)

  • Sunday

    24 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Clara Evens, Julien Mignot
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Yamen Saadi violin
    Julien Quentin piano

    Ysaÿe: Poème Elégiaque Op 12
    Brahms: Violin sonata no 2 A major “Thuner Sonate”
    Works by Dvorák, Kreisler, Albéniz et al.

  • Sunday

    24 Nov

    2024

    Photo: PR, Jiyang Chen
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Boris Brovtsyn violin
    Timothy Ridout viola
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Haydn: Symphony No 1
    Mozart: Divertimento B-flat major K.137
    Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola K364

  • Sunday

    24 Nov

    2024

    Photo: PR, Clara Evens
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    A Star at the Bar:
    Yamen Saadi & Stefan Mehr
    in conversation

    in English

    First come, first serve (no registration necessary)

    For hotel guests only, no ticket contingent for external visitors.

  • Monday

    25 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Sophia Melkidze
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Tsotne Zedginidze piano

    Beethoven: Piano sonata No 9 E major Op 14 No 1
    Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze

  • Monday

    25 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Clara Evens, Kristian Schuller, Liudmila Malofeeva
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Boris Brovtsyn & Yamen Saadi violin
    Timothy Ridout & Blythe Teh Engstroem viola
    Pablo Ferrández & Joël Marosi cello
    Alexander Malofeev piano

    Mendelssohn: String quintet No 2 B-flat major
    Dvorák: Piano trio No 4 ”Dumky“

  • Tuesday

    26 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Jiyang Chen, Julien Mignot
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Timothy Ridout viola
    Julien Quentin piano

    Schumann: Three romances Op 94
    Brahms: Sonata No. 1 E minor Op 38 (arr. for viola)
    et al.

  • Tuesday

    26 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Kristian Schuller, Leopold Fiala
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Pablo Ferrández cello
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Schumann: Cello Concerto No 1 A minor
    Beethoven: Symphony No 2 D Major r

    Changes to the line-up and programme: The soloist Mischa Maisky originally planned for this concert has unfortunately had to cancel. However, we are very pleased to announce that the outstanding young cellist Pablo Ferrández (winner of the 15th Tchaikovsky Competition, among others) will take over the concert. Ferrández will play Schumann's Cello Concerto instead of Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto.

  • Wednesday

    27 Nov

    2024

    Photo: PR, Jiyang Chen, Kristian Schuller, Nino Chakvetadze
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Boris Brovtsyn violin
    Timothy Ridout viola
    Pablo Ferrández cello
    Brendan Kane bass
    Tsotne Zedginidze piano

    Schubert: Trout quintet D.667

  • Wednesday

    27 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Elisabeth Leonskaja piano

    Berg: Piano Sonata Op 1
    Schönberg: Six Little Piano Pieces Op 19
    Schubert: Piano sonata D major D.850 (Gasteiner)

  • Thursday

    28 Nov

    2024

    Photo: PR, Julien Mignot
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Boris Brovtsyn violin
    Julien Quentin piano

    Korngold: Suite for violin and piano from “Much Ado About Nothing”
    Strauss: Violin sonata Op 18
    Szymanowski: Nocturne and Tarantella Op 28

  • Thursday

    28 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Liudmilla Malofeeva, Ulrike Myrzik
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Alexander Malofeev piano
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Saint-Saëns: Piano concerto No 2 G minor Op 22
    Mozart: Symphony No 39 E flat major K.543

  • Friday

    29 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Nikolaj Lund, Sophia Melkidze
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Marc Bouchkov violon
    Tsotne Zedginidze piano

    Beethoven: Violin sonata No 10 G major
    Schubert: Violin sonata A major “Grand Duo”

  • Friday

    29 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Nikolaj Lund, Mat Hannek, Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Elisabeth Leonskaja piano
    Boris Brovtsyn & Marc Bouchkov violin
    Blythe Teh Engstroem viola
    Jens Peter Maintz cello

    Kodály: Serenade for two violins and viola Op 12
    Dvorák: Piano quintet A major Op 81

  • Friday

    29 Nov

    2024

    Photo: PR, Mats Bäcker
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    A Star at the Bar:
    Martin Fröst & Stefan Mehr
    in conversation

    in English
    First come, first serve (no registration necessary)

    For hotel guests only, no ticket contingent for external visitors.

  • Saturday

    30 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Stefan Höderath
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Raphaël Feuillâtre guitar

    works by Bach, Couperin, Piazzolla et al.

  • Saturday

    30 Nov

    2024

    Photo: Nicolas Brodard_Aline Paley, Mats Bäcker
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Closing concert
    Martin Fröst clarinet
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Dance Mosaic for clarinet & orchestra (Brahms, Bartók, Klezmer)
    Beethoven: Symphony No 1 C major

  • 5 - 8

    Dec 24

    Photo: PR
    ©
    Symposion

    Democracy in Times of Crisis
    A Schloss Elmau Symposium

    Demokratie und Freiheit scheinen auch in Deutschland zunehmend bedroht. Die Präsidenten der Verfassungsgerichte von Deutschland und Österreich, Politiker, renommierte Staatsrechtslehrer, Historiker, Politologen und Ökonomen diskutieren vor diesem Hintergrund über Gefahren und Risiken für den demokratischen Rechtsstaat, Maßnahmen zu seiner Stärkung und die Bedeutung der transatlantischen Beziehungen zu seiner Verteidigung gegen seine Feinde im In- und Ausland.

    Wissenschaftliche Leitung: Prof. Dr. Peter Michael Huber (Richter des Bundesverfassungsgerichts a. D. und Thüringer Innenminister a. D.)

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  • 13 - 15

    Dec 24

    Photo: Till Brönner
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner – Silent Night
    A weekend with Till Brönner

    Till Brönner is not only Germany's most successful jazz trumpet player, but also a composer, arranger, professor, radio host and photographer. With six ECHOS and a GRAMMY nomination, he is without doubt one of the most influential musicians in his genre. In December 2024, Till Brönner will bring his new Christmas program “Silent Night” to Schloss Elmau together with a first-class band and create a festive Christmas spirit in two concerts.

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

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    2 nights, arrival, Fri 13 December
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  • Friday

    13 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Till Brönner
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner
    „Silent Night – The Christmas Concert“
    Part 1

    Till Brönner, trumpet & flugelhorn
    Kim Sanders, vocals
    Fausto Beccalossi, accordion
    Olaf Polziehn, piano
    Christian von Kaphengst, bass & musical direction
    David Haynes, drums & percussion

    Different programmes on both nights

  • Saturday

    14 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Till Brönner
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner
    „Silent Night – The Christmas Concert“
    Part 2

    Till Brönner, trumpet & flugelhorn
    Kim Sanders, vocals
    Fausto Beccalossi, accordion
    Olaf Polziehn, piano
    Christian von Kaphengst, bass & musical direction
    David Haynes, drums & percussion

    Different programmes on both nights

  • 20 - 31

    Dec 24

    Photo: Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Festive program

    Festive Days & New Year's Eve at Schloss Elmau

    No other time of the year has the same magic as the weeks surrounding Christmas. Schloss Elmau is the perfect hotel to enjoy the festive season with your family and welcome in the New Year with a spectacular firework display. You can also look forward to a varied cultural programme: concerts of various genres with violin star Janine Jansen, pianist Yulianna Avdeeva (winner of the Chopin Competition), the Jazzrausch Bigband and the world-famous singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Christopher Clark and Raoul Schrott will present their new books, Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk & Jens-Christian Wagner and Philippa Sigl-Glöckner will address burning current and financial policy issues. At the end of the year, you can waltz to live music in the Elmau concert hall.

    TO THE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Unspoiled, snow-covered landscapes invite you on extended, invigorating walks to welcome the new year with renewed zest and energy. Schloss Elmau offers its guests unsurpassed opportunities to retreat at any time, not only because of its protected secluded location in a wide valley away from mass tourism, but also because of the extraordinary variety and spaciousness of its rooms, suites, restaurants, libraries, lounges and spas.

  • Saturday

    21 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Janine Jansen violin
    & friends

    Enescu: String Octet Op 7
    et al.

  • Monday

    23 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Janine Jansen violin
    & friends

    Taneyev: Piano Quintet Op 30
    et al.

  • Wednesday

    25 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Peter-Andreas Hassiepen, Hanser
    ©
    Christmas reading

    Weihnachtslesung
    Raoul Schrott
    „Atlas der Sternenhimmel und Schöpfungsmythen der Menschheit“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Raoul Schrott fügt Sternsagen verschiedener Kulturen zu einem einzigartigen Epos der Menschheitsgeschichte zusammen.

    in German

    „In einer Zeit vor der Schrift war unser Sternenhimmel ein Kino der Nacht“ (Raoul Schrott). Mit ihrer ungeheuren Einbildungskraft haben die Menschen in den Sternen ihre ältesten Kunstwerke geschaffen und dadurch ihre Kulturen dargestellt. Raoul Schrott präsentiert 17 Sternenhimmel von allen Kontinenten. Unser Großer Wagen war für die Maya ein göttlicher Papagei, für die Inka der einbeinige Gott des Gewitters, für die Inuit ein Elch, für die Araber eine Totenbahre.

  • Wednesday

    25 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Hanser
    ©
    Sternenhimmel-Führung

    Sternenhimmel-Führung mit Raoul Schrott

    Treffpunkt: Lobby
    Dauer: ca. 45 Minuten
    Bitte denken Sie an warme Kleidung und feste Schuhe

    Kein Ticketkontingent für Bewohner der Region

  • Thursday

    26 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Maxim Abrossimow
    ©
    Classical

    Yulianna Avdeeva piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Pianist with a global career since winning the famous Chopin Competition

    Chopin: Polonaise-Fantaisie Op 61
    Barcarolle Op 60
    Andante spianato et grande polonaise brilliante Op 22
    et al.

    Yulianna Avdeeva gained worldwide recognition through her great success at the Chopin Competition, where she won first prize in 2010. A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity, Avdeeva plays with power, conviction and sensitivity, delighting audiences around the world.

  • Friday

    27 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Ekko von Schwichow, Martin Schutt_dpa
    ©
    Reading

    Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk & Jens-Christian Wagner
    „Hat der Westen wirklich den Osten erfunden? – Ostdeutschland und die Freiheit seit 1990“
    Warum Sie diese Vernastaltung besuchen sollten:
    Historiker und Publizist Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk und Jens-Christian Wagner, Direktor der Stiftung Gedenkstätten Buchenwald und Mittelbau-Dora, diskutieren

    in German

    Die AfD ist ein gesamtdeutsches Phänomen, aber in Ostdeutschland ist sie besonders erfolgreich. Wie ist das zu erklären? Wieso wird die liberale Demokratie gerade dort in Frage gestellt, wo die erste erfolgreiche Revolution auf deutschem Boden stattfand? Über Ostdeutschland wird gerade intensiv diskutiert. Die Historiker Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk und Jens-Christian Wagner gehören zu den markantesten Stimmen dieser Debatte.

  • Saturday

    28 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Sebastian Reiter
    ©
    Techno-Jazz

    Jazzrausch Bigband
    Ensemble in Residence 2024 @ Schloss Elmau
    Why you must attend this concert:
    With energetic rhythms and intense grooves between techno and jazz, the twenty-piece big band heats things up at the end of the year

    The Jazzrausch Bigband has become famous for its explosive mix of big band jazz and technoid rhythms. It is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and presented ten different programmes at Schloss Elmau as Ensemble in Residence 2024.

  • Sunday

    29 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Quadriga
    ©
    Buchvorstellung

    Philippa Sigl-Glöckner
    „Gutes Geld – Wege zu einer gerechten und nachhaltigen Gesellschaft“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Die Expertin für Finanzpolitik und Geschäftsführerin der von ihr mitgegründeten Denkfabrik „Dezernat Zukunft“ stellt ihr erstes Buch vor

    in German

    Philippa Sigl-Glöckner ist Gründungsdirektorin der „Denkfabrik Dezernat Zukunft – Institut für Makrofinanzen“. In ihrem Buch zeigt sie Wege zu einer gerechten und nachhaltigen Gesellschaft auf: „Frauen sollen weniger arbeiten als Männer“, „Wir brauchen Arbeitslosigkeit“ – das sind die Regeln, nach denen die deutsche Regierung derzeit Entscheidungen über den Staatshaushalt trifft. Damit verspielen wir unsere Zukunft und gefährden die Demokratie. Es ist nicht der Kapitalismus an sich, der im Weg steht. Sondern die angebliche Alternativlosigkeit, die unsere Politik bestimmt. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie es anders geht. Mit gutem Geld für ein selbstbestimmtes Leben, wirksamen Klimaschutz und wirtschaftlicher Unabhängigkeit von Diktatoren.

  • Monday

    30 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Juliane Eirich
    ©
    Vortrag & Gespräch

    Christopher Clark
    „1848 im Rückspiegel – Heutige Resonanzen einer europäischen Revolution“
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Der berühmte Historiker spricht über die Revolution, die Europa veränderte

    in German

    In der Geschichte Europas gibt es keinen Moment, der aufregender, aber auch keinen, der beängstigender war als der Frühling des Jahres 1848. Scheinbar aus dem Nichts versammelten sich in unzähligen Städten von Palermo bis Paris und Venedig riesige Menschenmengen, manchmal in friedlicher, oft auch in gewalttätiger Absicht. Die politische Ordnung, die seit Napoleons Niederlage alles zusammengehalten hatte, brach in sich zusammen. Der Historiker und Bestsellerautor Christopher Clark erweckt mit Schwung, Esprit und neuen Erkenntnissen diese außergewöhnliche Epoche zum Leben.

  • Tuesday

    31 Dec

    2024

    Photo: Toni Hauser
    ©
    Pop / Singer-Songwriter

    New Year's Eve Concert
    Rufus Wainwright piano & vocals
    „Old and New Songs for the Old and New Year“

    *Premiumkonzert*

    Canadian Rufus Wainwright is regarded as one of the outstanding singers, composers and songwriters of our time, skilfully crossing musical genres. Now the star, who is celebrated by audiences and critics alike, is giving the New Year's Eve concert at Schloss Elmau, one of his few concerts in Germany.

  • Tuesday

    31 Dec

    2024

    Photo: istock, Julien Mignot
    ©
    Dance Evening

    New Year's Eve Waltz Evening
    Julien Quentin, piano
    Why you must attend this event:
    Dance towards the new year on the legendary Elmau dance floor

    Pianist Julien Quentin plays waltzes by Chopin, Tschaikowski, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss et al.

  • Thursday

    2 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Majestic Films
    ©
    Cinema in the concert hall

    Program change:
    Movies of the year
    “Riefenstahl”
    Why you must attend this event:
    “Riefenstahl deconstructs itself” (BR)

    Documentary film by Andreas Veiel
    Production: Sandra Maischberger
    Germany 2024, FSK 12, 115 min.

    In German

    TRAILER

    Als Regisseurin schuf sie ikonographische Bilder. Ihre ideologische Nähe zum NS-Regime hat sie nach dem 2. Weltkrieg stets zu leugnen versucht, eine Wechselwirkung ihrer das Schöne, Gesunde und Starke feiernden Kunst mit dem Terror des Regimes strikt verneint. Leni Riefenstahl hat nur eine Darstellung ihrer Biografie zugelassen: ihre eigene. Der Nachlass einer der umstrittensten Frauen des 20. Jahrhunderts erzählt etwas anderes. Private Filme und Fotos, aufgenommene Telefonate mit engen Wegbegleitern und persönliche Briefe: Erstmasl erhielten der vielfach preisgekrönte Dokumentarfilm-Regisseur Andres Veiel und TV-Journalistin Sandra Maischberger Zugang zu Riefenstahls aus 700 Kisten bestehendem persönlichen Nachlass. Sie haben es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, einen tieferen Blick in das Leben und Wirken von Leni Riefenstahl zu werfen. Die Ästhetik ihrer Bilder ist heute präsenter denn je – und damit auch ihre Botschaft?

  • Friday

    3 Jan

    2025

    Photo: PR, Julija Goyd
    ©
    Jazz

    Johanna Summer piano
    Malakoff Kowalski piano, vocals
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The young, sought-after jazz pianist and the “piano poet” (ZEIT) share the stage for the first time

    For the first time, the young award-winning jazz pianist Johanna Summer and “Pianopoet” (ZEIT) share the stage – a field of tension between Johanna Summer's piano improvisations and Kowalski's through-composed piano miniatures; on the other hand, the two dedicate themselves to the vocalised setting of American poetry of the “beat generation” – because Malakoff Kowalski also occasionally appears as a singer, somewhat together with other piano masters such as Chilly Gonzales or Igor Levit.

  • Saturday

    4 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Christoph Köstlin
    ©
    Classical

    MILOŠ guitar
    Why you must attend this concert:
    MILOŠ, “classical music's guitar hero” (BBC Music Magazine) in the candlelit concert hall

    Works for guitar solo by Handel, Rameau, Albéniz et al.

    His record successes with Deutsche Grammophon made the young guitarist MILOŠ a “classical music's guitar hero” (BBC Music Magazine). Now, with his new programme, he embarks on a varied musical journey from the Baroque to the musical classics from Spain – in the atmospheric candlelit concert hall.

  • 6 - 12

    Jan 25

    Photo: scholzshootspeopla
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    70th Chamber Music Week

    Sabine Meyer is one of the most renowned interpreters of our time and has played a key role in shaping concert life over the last few decades. She has now curated the programme for the 70th Chamber Music Week and has invited musician friends and companions to Schloss Elmau shortly before her official retirement from the stage.
    with Sabine Meyer, Fatma Said, Nils Mönkemeyer, William Youn, Antje Weithaas
    et al.

    Program:
    Mon, 6 January 5:00 pm opening concert
    Tue, 7 - Sat, 11 January 11:00 am & 5:00 pm two concerts daily
    Sat, 11 January 5:00 pm closing concert
    Sun, 12 January day of departure

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    Fri, 10 - Sun, 12 January
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  • Monday

    6 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Christian Ruvolo, Felix Broede
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Opening concert
    Sabine Meyer clarinet
    Armida Quartett string quartet

    Brahms: Clarinet quintet
    et al.

  • Tuesday

    7 Jan

    2025

    Photo: James Bort, Christian Ruvolo, Alessandro Moggi
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Fatma Said soprano
    Sabine Meyer clarinet
    Malcolm Martineau piano

    Schubert: „Hirt auf dem Felsen“ for voice, clarinet and piano D.965
    et al.

  • Tuesday

    7 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Hendrik Steffens, PR, Dag Jensen
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Sabine Meyer clarinet
    Dag Jensen bassoon
    Christoph Eß french horn
    Knut Sundquist double bass
    Armida Quartett string quartet

    Schubert: Octett F major D.803

  • Wednesday

    8 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Irène Zandel, PR, Alescha Birkenholz
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Sabine Meyer in conversation

    Sabine Meyer & Reiner Wehle in conversation about their career

  • Wednesday

    8 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, PR, PR
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Sabine Meyer clarinet
    Antje Weithaas violin
    Veronika Hagen viola
    Mischa Meyer violoncello
    Michail Lifits piano

    Beethoven: “Gassenhauer Trio“
    Brahms: Piano quartet

  • Thursday

    9 Jan

    2025

    Photo: PR, PR, Felix Broede
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Antje Weithaas & Byol Kang violin
    Veronika Hagen viola
    Mischa Meyer violoncello
    Michail Lifits piano

    Schubert: Trio movement D.897 „Notturno“ & Impromptus
    Schumann: Piano quintet

  • Thursday

    9 Jan

    2025

    Photo: PR,scholzshootspeople, PR
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Sabine Meyer clarinet
    Reiner Wehle bassett horn
    Antje Weithaas & Byol Kang violin
    Veronika Hagen viola
    Mischa Meyer violoncello

    Mozart: Quintet movement F major for clarinet, bassett horn and string trio
    Mozart: Clarinet quintet
    et al.

  • Friday

    10 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Irene Zandel
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Sabine Meyer clarinette
    Nils Mönkemeyer viola
    William Youn piano

    Mozart: “Kegelstatt Trio“
    Bartók: Romanian folk dances
    Bruch: From Eight pieces for clarinet, viola and piano Op 83: No 2, 6, 7
    et al.

  • Friday

    10 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Wildundleise
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Les Vents Français
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The “who's who” of the international wind scene united in one ensemble

    Emmanuel Pahud, flute
    Francois Leleux, oboe
    Paul Meyer, clarinet
    Gilbert Audin, bassoon
    Radovan Vlatkovic, French horn
    Eric Le Sage, piano

    Beethoven: Quintet E flat major for piano, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon Op 16
    Verdi: Quintet E minor
    et al.

    The cast list of the ensemble Les Vents Français reads like a “who's who“ of the international wind music scene. With Emmanuel Pahud, Francois Leleux, Paul Meyer, François Leleux, Gilbert Audin and Radovan Vlatkovic, five absolute luminaries of their respective instruments have come together with pianist Eric Le Sage to form a top-class ensemble of soloists.

  • Saturday

    11 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Irène Zandel, PR, Irène Zandel
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Sabine Meyer & Reiner Wehle
    in conversation

    Sabine Meyer & Reiner Wehle in conversation about the clarinet

    With music examples

  • Saturday

    11 Jan

    2025

    Photo: Ira Weinrauch
    ©
    70th Chamber Music Week

    Closing concert
    Sabine Meyer clarinet
    Alliage Quintett
    “Invitation to dance“

    Daniel Gauthier, soprano saxophon
    Miguel Valles, alto saxophon
    Simon Hanrath, tenor saxophon
    Sebastian Pottmeier, bariton saxophon
    Jang Eun Bae, pianor

    works by Weber, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Saint-Saëns et al.

  • 16 - 19

    Jan 25

    Photo: PR
    ©
    Jazz / Pop

    New in the programme:
    Jacob Collier @ Schloss Elmau

    Jacob Collier, a 6-time GRAMMY® winner and 12-time nominee, stands as a trailblazer in the music industry. Hailing from Britain, Collier made history as the first British act to receive four GRAMMY® awards for each of his first four albums. With an impressive roster of collaborations including artists like Chris Martin (Coldplay), John Legend, Tori Kelly, Joni Mitchell, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Mendes and many more, Collier's work spans diverse genres from jazz and acapella to folk, electronic music, classical, gospel, and soul. Known for his energetic live performances, Collier recently showcased his talent at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. Renowned for his intricate harmonies, polyrhythms, and mastery of multiple instruments, Collier epitomises musical craft, curiosity and innovation. With his ambitious project Djesse, a 4-volume album series featuring artists from around the world, Collier continues to inspire musicians worldwide, pushing the boundaries of music production and performance.

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  • Thursday

    16 Jan

    2025

    Photo: PR
    ©
    Jazz / Pop

    Jacob Collier
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The 6-time Grammy winner gives two of his most energetic shows in Elmau

    Due to high demand, hotel guests can only be guaranteed a concert visit with prior reservation.

    Concert duration: approx. 90 minutes without interval
    Different programmes on both nights

    Jacob Collier, a 6-time GRAMMY® winner and 12-time nominee, stands as a trailblazer in the music industry. Hailing from Britain, Collier made history as the first British act to receive four GRAMMY® awards for each of his first four albums. With an impressive roster of collaborations including artists like Chris Martin (Coldplay), John Legend, Tori Kelly, Joni Mitchell, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Mendes and many more, Collier's work spans diverse genres from jazz and acapella to folk, electronic music, classical, gospel, and soul. Known for his energetic live performances, Collier recently showcased his talent at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. Renowned for his intricate harmonies, polyrhythms, and mastery of multiple instruments, Collier epitomises musical craft, curiosity and innovation. With his ambitious project “Djesse”, a 4-volume album series featuring artists from around the world, Collier continues to inspire musicians worldwide, pushing the boundaries of music production and performance.

  • Friday

    17 Jan

    2025

    Photo: livenation
    ©
    Jazz / Pop

    Jacob Collier vocals & piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Jacob Collier is one of the most imaginative and creative musicians of our time

    Due to high demand, hotel guests can only be guaranteed a concert visit with prior reservation.

    Concert duration: approx. 90 minutes without interval
    Different programmes on both nights

    Jacob Collier, a 6-time GRAMMY® winner and 12-time nominee, stands as a trailblazer in the music industry. Hailing from Britain, Collier made history as the first British act to receive four GRAMMY® awards for each of his first four albums. With an impressive roster of collaborations including artists like Chris Martin (Coldplay), John Legend, Tori Kelly, Joni Mitchell, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Mendes and many more, Collier's work spans diverse genres from jazz and acapella to folk, electronic music, classical, gospel, and soul. Known for his energetic live performances, Collier recently showcased his talent at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. Renowned for his intricate harmonies, polyrhythms, and mastery of multiple instruments, Collier epitomises musical craft, curiosity and innovation. With his ambitious project “Djesse”, a 4-volume album series featuring artists from around the world, Collier continues to inspire musicians worldwide, pushing the boundaries of music production and performance.

  • 31 - 3

    Jan - Feb 25

    Photo: Hannes Caspar
    ©
    A Weekend with Alice Sara Ott

    A Weekend with Alice Sara Ott

    Alice Sara Ott is one of the most sought-after pianists around and continues to delight her audiences with smart programmes. During the concert, the pianist from Munich with Japanese roots explains the relationships between the works from the piano, creating an in-depth connection between herself and the audience. On the two concert evenings in Elmau, she will relate Beethoven sonatas, in particular his famous “Moonlight Sonata”, to the Nocturnes by the early Romantic composer John Field, who is regarded as the inventor of this genre of Romantic-lyrical character pieces for piano.

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  • Saturday

    1 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Jonas Becker
    ©
    A Weekend with Alice Sara Ott

    Alice Sara Ott Piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The sought-after pianist presents her new programme in Elmau before playing it in the world's major concert halls

    Beethoven: Sonatas No 19 G minor Op 49 No 1 & No 30 E major Op 109
    John Field: Selection from “Nocturnes”

    Alice Sara Ott is one of the most sought-after pianists in the world. At her concerts, the Munich native with Japanese roots explains her cleverly compiled programmes from the piano - on these two evenings she will perform Beethoven sonatas (i.e. his famous “Moonlight Sonata”). In addition she will set a musical context to the nocturnes of the early romantic composer and inventor of this genre, John Field.

  • 2 - 6

    Feb 25

    Photo: Thomas Straub
    ©
    Dance Retreat

    Dance Retreat

    Dancing makes you happy and keeps you young! Dancing has a long tradition at Schloss Elmau. At this dance retreat, you can learn new dance steps and improve your existing skills over three days in 90-minute group courses under the guidance of expert dance instructors.
    Coaches: Pia David (five time german champion) & Thomas Kobjolke

    SCHEDULE:
    Arrival: Sun, 2 February | Departure: Thu, 6 February
    Daily dance classes (Monday – Wednesday)
    Dance night with live band (Wednesday)

    Hotel guests are also welcome to register for individual course days of the dance retreat

    “Would you care to dance?” (article from The Daily Telegraph)

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    What to expect
    Daily dance classes (Mon – Wed: 10.30 – 12.00 and additionally Mon 16.00 – 17.30). Each course is dedicated to one dance
    Dance night (from 21.30): Wednesday with live band (no registration required)

    Further information:
    The course level will be adapted to its participants, beginners welcome
    Please indicate for the course planning whether you are coming as a couple or traveling alone. Single travellers will be assigned (possibly same-sex) dance partners in advance. If the number of participants is uneven, we will contact you in good time.
    Private dance lessons can be booked through the cultural office.
    A hotel booking is required to take part in the dance courses.

  • Sunday

    2 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Pascal Albandopulos
    ©
    A Weekend with Alice Sara Ott

    Alice Sara Ott piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Beethoven's “Moonlight Sonata” and John Field's Nocturnes are meaningfully set in relation to each other

    Beethoven: “Moonlight Sonata”
    John Field: Selection from “Nocturnes”

    Alice Sara Ott is one of the most sought-after pianists in the world. At her concerts, the Munich native with Japanese roots explains her cleverly compiled programmes from the piano - on these two evenings she will perform Beethoven sonatas, (i.e. his famous “Moonlight Sonata”). In addition she will set a musical context to the nocturnes of the early romantic composer and inventor of this genre, John Field.

  • Tuesday

    4 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Max Sonnenschein, KIWI
    ©
    Book presentation

    Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre
    “Noch wach?“
    Why you must attend this event:
    “Noch wach?“ is the book of the year by one of the best German writers of our time, on one of the most important social issues of recent years, #MeToo and abuse of power.“ (DER SPIEGEL)

    in German

    Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barres ist mit seinem Bestseller aus dem letzten Jahr erneut auf Lesereise und zum ersten Mal in Schloss Elmau zu erleben. Literarisch brillant, humorvoll und kompromisslos erzählt sein Roman „Noch wach?“ die Geschichte von Sophia, die hoffnungsfroh in ihrem neuen Job bei einem großen deutschen Fernsehsender gestartet ist, mächtig unterstützt von ihrem neuen Chef. „Es ist ein Lehrstück über Moral und Macht“, so Volker Wiedermann in der ZEIT.

  • 7 - 9

    Feb 25

    Photo: YCAT
    ©
    YCAT at Schloss Elmau

    Discovering, Developing and Empowering
    YCAT @ Schloss Elmau – Supporting young international top musicians

    This weekend, the English foundation demonstrates how successful the discovery and promotion of exceptional young musicians can be.

    Fri, 7 February 8:30 pm Lied recital with Ian Bostridge & James Baillieu (YCAT alumni)
    Sat, 8 February 11:00 am concert & discussion with young musicians
    Sat, 8 February 5:00 pm concert with young musicians

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  • Friday

    7 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, David Ruano
    ©
    YCAT zu Gast in Schloss Elmau

    Ian Bostridge tenor
    James Baillieu piano

    Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin

  • Saturday

    8 Feb

    2025

    Photo: YCAT
    ©
    YCAT at Schloss Elmau

    Concert & Talk

    Coleridge-Taylor: Nonett

    Afterwards: Talk about YCAT – the work, the mission, the alumni

    Laura Samuel & Sini Simonen, violin
    Timothy Ridout, viola
    Maciej Kulakowski, cello
    Dominic Seldis, double bass
    James Baillieu, Klavier
    Jonathan Leibovitz, clarinet
    Amy Harman, bassoon
    Ben Goldscheider, french horn

  • Saturday

    8 Feb

    2025

    Photo: YCAT
    ©
    YCAT at Schloss Elmau

    Concert

    James B. Wilson: New Piece (World premiere)
    Schubert: Octet F major D.803

    Laura Samuel & Sini Simonen, violin
    Timothy Ridout, viola
    Maciej Kulakowski, cello
    Dominic Seldis, double bass
    Jonathan Leibovitz, clarinet
    Ben Goldscheider, french horn
    Amy Harman, bassoon

  • Saturday

    15 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    Concert

    Concert

  • Wednesday

    19 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Mathis Beutel, Penguin
    ©
    Buchvorstellung

    Jo Lendle
    Die Himmelsrichtungen
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Der Hanser-Verleger stellt seinen neuen Roman vor

    Discussion in German

    Der Hanser-Verleger stellt seinen neuen Roman über die Flugpionierin Amelia Earhart vor. Es ist der 2. Juli 1937, in ihrer Lockheed Electra fliegt Amelia Earhart hoch über dem Ozean. Die Schatten der Wolken sehen aus wie Inseln. Sie steht kurz davor, als erster Mensch die Welt zu umrunden. Dies ist die schwerste Etappe. „Die Himmelsrichtungen“ ist eine Liebesgeschichte mit wechselnden Beteiligten – manche erstaunlich, andere flüchtig wie Wolken. Und es ist ein Roman über die Erinnerung und wie sie sich allmählich entblättert. Jede Schicht zeigt die Vergangenheit in einem neuen Licht. Wie soll man diese Geschichte anders erzählen als rückwärts? Amelia weiß noch nicht, dass es der letzte Tag ihres Lebens ist.

  • 21 - 23

    Feb 25

    Photo: Sebastian Hänel
    ©
    World

    Cuban Weekend
    with Sarah Willis & Sarahbanda

    French horn and salsa band, this combination had never been seen before – until Sarah Willis, horn player with the Berlin Philharmonic, combined them in her highly successful project “Mozart y Mambo” project. Her “Sarahbanda” brings together some of the most talented musicians from Cuba in a somewhat different Cuban salsa band – with a French horn at the centre. The arrangements of the well-known Cuban music are full of infectious rhythms, lightness and energy that make the listener listen with pleasure and even encourage them to dance.

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    Program:
    Thu, 20 February 8:30 pm dance class latin dances
    Fri, 21 February 10:30 am & 4:00 pm dance class latin dances | 8:30 pm concert
    Sat, 22 February 5:00 pm concert | 9:30 pm dance night with live-band
    Sun, 23 February day of departure

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  • Friday

    21 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Monika Rittershaus
    ©
    World

    Sarah Willis french horn
    & Sarahbanda

    Sarah Willis, french horn
    Yuniet Lombida, saxophon
    Jorge Aragón, piano
    Aylín Pino, violin
    Carlos Garcia, double bass
    Alejandro Aguiar & Adel González, percussion

  • Saturday

    22 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Monika Rittershaus
    ©
    World

    Sarah Willis french horn
    & Sarahbanda

    Sarah Willis, french horn
    Yuniet Lombida, saxophon
    Jorge Aragón, piano
    Aylín Pino, violin
    Carlos Garcia, double bass
    Alejandro Aguiar & Adel González, percussion

  • Wednesday

    26 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Louie Thain, Simon Pauly, Felix Broede
    ©
    Classical

    Veronika Eberle violin
    Julia Hagen cello
    Herbert Schuch piano

    Schubert: Piano trio No 1 B flat major
    Brahms: Piano trio B major Op 8

  • Thursday

    27 Feb

    2025

    Photo: Jiyang Chen, John Kentish
    ©
    Lied/Aria Recital/Classical

    Thomas Hampson baritone
    Ksenija Sidorova accordion

    Schubert: Winterreise
    Lieder by Kurt Weill and works for Accordion solo by Piazzolla

  • Saturday

    1 Mar

    2025

    Photo: David Königsmann
    ©
    Pop/Singer-Songwriter

    Samy Deluxe vocals
    & “MIKIs Takeover!”-Ensemble

    Due to high demand, hotel guests can only be guaranteed a concert visit with prior reservation.

  • Tuesday

    4 Mar

    2025

    Photo: Marco Grob
    ©
    Classical

    Jan Vogler cello

    Bach: Cello Suites

  • 9 - 14

    Mar 25

    Photo: Thomas Straub
    ©
    Dance Retreat

    Dance Retreat

    Dancing makes you happy and keeps you young! Dancing has a long tradition at Schloss Elmau. At thia dance retreat, you can learn new dance steps and improve your existing skills over four days in 90-minute group courses under the guidance of expert dance instructors.
    Coaches: tba

    SCHEDULE:
    Arrival: Sun, 9 March | Departure: Fri, 14 March
    Daily dance classes (Monday – Thursday)
    Dance night with live band (Thursday)

    Hotel guests are also welcome to register for individual course days of the dance retreat

    “Would you care to dance?” (article from The Daily Telegraph)

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    DANCE RETREAT PACKAGE
    Arrival Sun, 9 March)
    Book package here!

    What to expect
    Daily dance classes (Mon – Thu: 16.00 – 17.30). Each course is dedicated to one dance
    Dance night (from 21.30): Thursday with live band (no registration required)

    Further information:
    The course level will be adapted to its participants, beginners welcome
    Please indicate for the course planning whether you are coming as a couple or traveling alone. Single travellers will be assigned (possibly same-sex) dance partners in advance. If the number of participants is uneven, we will contact you in good time.
    Private dance lessons can be booked through the cultural office.
    A hotel booking is required to take part in the dance courses.

  • 12 - 16

    Mar 25

    Literature

    Literatur-Theater-Gespräch
    mit Veronica Ferres, Albert Ostermaier, Jens Harzer & Marina Galic, Rachel Salamander, Thomas Hüetlin, Simon Strauss, Michael Schleicher und anderen

    Je eine Veranstaltung am Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag und Samstagabend

  • Wednesday

    12 Mar

    2025

    Photo: Thomas Dashuber, Armin Smailovic
    ©
    Reading

    Botho Strauss
    „Saul“
    Theater lesen
    mit Jens Harzer und Marina Galic
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Der große Erfolg der Salzburger Festspiele 2024

    in German

    Nie hat der Prophet den Stämmen Israels einen König verheißen. Nie hat er ihnen eine irdische Autorität in Aussicht gestellt. Und doch sehnt sich das Volk nach einem Herrscher aus Fleisch und Blut, nach einer Instanz zum Anfassen. Gott zürnt über diesen Sündenfall und trifft eine „falsche Wahl“. Er ernennt Saul zum König der Israeliten. Einen „schiefen, seelenkranken Mann“. Einen Herrscher, der nicht herrschen kann. Einen Menschen, dem seine Gedanken in Flammen auf­ gehen. Einen Ersten, der gar nicht anfangen will. Saul, das jüngste Drama von Botho Strauß ist ein Stimmenspiel über eine Zeit, die sich umkehrt. Die mit alten Geboten bricht und darüber die Kraft verliert, zu verzeihen. Es ist eine Zeit, die uns wieder näherkommt.

  • Thursday

    13 Mar

    2025

    Photo: Sigrid Rothe, Stephan Rumpf
    ©
    Reading & Discussion

    Thomas Hüetlin
    „Man lebt sein Leben nur einmal“
    Marlene Dietrich und Erich Maria Remarque – die Geschichte einer grenzenlosen Leidenschaft
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    „...die mitreißende Geschichte zweier Stars am verdunkelten Himmel der Weltgeschichte“ (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

    Discussion
    in German

    Auf der Basis von Tagebüchern, Briefwechseln und Erinnerungen vieler Begleiter und Zeitgenossen erzählt Thomas Hüetlin im Stil einer fesselnden Reportage die Geschichte einer Jahrhundertliebe zweier Lichtgestalten der deutschen Kultur im Angesicht des heraufziehenden Schreckens.

  • Friday

    14 Mar

    2025

    Photo: Milla Stölken
    ©
    Reading & Concert

    „München, lesen und musikalisch erklingen lassen“
    Ein literarisch-musikalischer Spaziergang durch München
    Michael Schleicher, Lesung & Textauswahl
    Ensemble Luise, Kammermusikensemble
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Michael Schleicher liest, das Kammermusikensemble „Luise“ spielt.

    Discussion
    in German

    Wie klingt Literatur? Welche Töne haben Texte? Was hörten München und seine Büchermenschen zu ihrer Zeit? „München, lesen und erklingen lassen“ ist eine Begegnung mit Kreativen vom „Isar-Athen“ über „Wahnmoching“ bis ins heutige München.

  • Saturday

    15 Mar

    2025

    Photo: Lengemann, Manfred Baumann
    ©
    Reading

    Albert Ostermaier
    „Stahltier“ – Ein Exorzismus in memoriam Willy Zielke
    Leni Riefenstahl und die Mechanismen der Macht
    Theaterlesung mit Veronica Ferres und Albert Ostermaier
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    „Es ist ein Tanz, ein mäanderndes Gespräch, über Kunst und Politik als Verführung.“ (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

    Discussion
    in German

    Willy Zielke ist in den 1920er Jahren ein junger, aufstrebender Regisseur und Pionierfotograf. Nach seinem ersten Film “Stahltier” wird er von Leni Riefenstahl und dem Nazi-Regime für ihre Olympia-Filme rekrutiert und benutzt. Als er ihr zu gefährlich für ihre Karriere wird, lässt sie ihn wegsperren in die Psychiatrie, wo er als schizophren diagnostiziert und zwangssterilisiert wird. Fünf Jahre später holt sie ihn zurück aus der Anstalt, denn sie braucht ihn für ihren Film “Tiefland”. Später wird sie aussagen, nicht an der Einweisung Zielkes beteiligt gewesen zu sein, und mehr noch: nichts von der späteren Ermordung der Menschen gewusst zu haben, die sie als Komparsen für ihren Film aus den Lagern geholt hat. Sie ist die Frau, die sich ihn einverleibt hat, die sich seine Kunst zu eigen gemacht hat. In einem Exorzismus-Ritual beschwört Zielke noch einmal die Bilder herauf, die zeigen, wie Riefenstahl zusammen mit Goebbels ihren perfiden Plan geschmiedet hat. Im Filmvorführraum im Reich

  • 21 - 23

    Mar 25

    Photo: iStock
    ©
    Dance Evening

    Waltz Weekend

    For decades, the pianist Otto Ludwig characterised dancing to piano music in Elmau. Now we are reviving this famous Elmau tradition – the renowned pianist Julien Quentin will be playing waltzes on two evenings from Chopin to Tchaikovsky in the Great Hall. All levels of dancers are welcome, it's all about the joy of waltzing. In addition to the dance floor, there are also seating areas where you can take a break and simply enjoy the music and atmosphere.

    BOOKING OPTIONS

    WALTZ WEEKEND
    Anreise Fr, 21. März
    Book your room here!

  • Friday

    21 Mar

    2025

    Photo: iStock, Julien Mignot
    ©
    Dance Evening

    Waltz Evening
    Julien Quentin, piano
    Why you must attend this event:
    Two special Dance Evenings on the legendary Elmau dance floor – accompanied by renowned pianist Julien Quentin

    Waltzes by Chopin, Tschaikowsky, Strauss, Lehár, Offenbach et al.

    Duration: 20.30 - 22.00 incl. break

  • Saturday

    22 Mar

    2025

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Igor Studio
    ©
    Classical

    Jean-Guhien Queyras cello
    Javier Perianes piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Queyras plays with “fiery elegance and (...) virtuosity that is only available to the greats” (Harald Eggebrecht, SZ)

    Debussy: Cello sonata D minor
    Spanish composers

  • Saturday

    22 Mar

    2025

    Photo: iStock, Julien Mignot
    ©
    Dance Evening

    Waltz Evening
    Julien Quentin, piano
    Why you must attend this event:
    Two special Dance Evenings on the legendary Elmau dance floor – accompanied by renowned pianist Julien Quentin

    Waltzes by Chopin, Tschaikowsky, Strauss, Lehár, Offenbach et al.

    Duration: 20.30 - 22.00 incl. break

  • Saturday

    29 Mar

    2025

    Photo: Harald Hoffmann, Marco Giannavola
    ©
    Classical/Modern Classical

    Avi Avital mandoline
    Brooklyn Rider string qaurtet
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Star mandolinist Avi Avital and Brooklyn Rider as guests in Elmau, the string quartet that has “recreated the string quartet genre as a vibrant 21st century ensemble” National Public Radio)

    Grammy-nominated mandolinist Avi Avital is known for his “explosively charismatic” performances (New York Times). He is the driving force behind the revival of the mandolin: He has been playing in the world's most prestigious concert halls for more than two decades. Now he joins the American string quartet Brooklyn Rider, known for eclectic repertoire and stirring performances – acclaimed by critics and audiences from all genres. National Public Radio (NPR) credits Brooklyn Rider with “recreating the 300-year-old genre of the string quartet as a vibrant, creative ensemble for the 21st century”.

  • Friday

    4 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Fowler_Warner, Pauly, PR, Millot
    ©
    A weekend with Renaud Capuçon

    Renaud Capuçon violin
    Paul Zientara viola
    Julia Hagen cello
    Guillaume Bellom piano

    Mahler: Piano quartet A minor
    Strauss: Piano quartet C minor Op 13

  • Saturday

    5 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Universal Music, Manolo Mylonas
    ©
    A weekend with Renaud Capuçon

    Renaud Capuçon Violine
    Guillaume Bellom Klavier

    Mozart: Violin sonata E flat major K.481
    Strauss: Violin sonata E flat major Op 18

  • Tuesday

    8 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Andrej Grilc
    ©
    Classical

    Maria Ioudenitch violin
    Stanislav Ioudenitch piano

    Beethoven: Violin sonata No 10 G major Op 96
    Lili Boulanger: 2 pieces
    Bartok: Violin sonata No 1

  • 12 - 18

    Apr 25

    Photo: Egbert Krupp_Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Nils Landgren Festival

    Nils Landgren Festival

    He is one of the most successful European jazz musicians ever and one of the world's best trombonists. Now, for the second time, Nils Landgren is organising his own festival at Schloss Elmau. For this, “Mr Redhorn”, as he is known because of his red instrument, has invited friends and musical partners for five concerts ranging from melancholy, tender ballads to distinctive, groovy sounds.

    with Elin Rombo & Jessica Pilnäs (vocals), Anders Kjellberg Nilsson (violin) and Mats Bergström & Johan Norberg (guitar)

    Programme:
    Saturday, 12 April opening concert
    Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu further concerts (no concert on Tuesday)
    Fri, 18 April day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 6 nights and more, arrival Sat, 12 April 2025
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
    Book your room here!

  • Saturday

    19 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Simon Fowler_Maximilian König
    ©
    Jazz/Classic

    Lucienne Renaudi Vary trumpet
    Tim Allhoff piano
    “Jazz meets Klassik”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Elmau debut for young star Lucienne Renaudin Vary on the trumpet

    Works by Bach, de Falla, Kreisler, Gershwin et al.

    The trumpet of 25-year-old French musician Lucienne Renaudin Vary sounds young and fresh. She won the Opus Klassik award for best young musician in 2021 and is one of the rising stars of the classical music scene. At her debut at Schloss Elmau, she will present her new programme “Jazz meets classical music”, in which she and pianist and arranger Tim Allhoff, himself an Echo award winner, will also shed light on their second musical home – jazz.

  • Sunday

    20 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Inge Prade, PR, PR
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Daniel Hope Violine
    Jacques Ammon Klavier
    Joscho Stephan Gitarre
    Warum Sie dieses Konzert besuchen sollten:
    Ein dynamisches Trio um Stargeiger Daniel Hope stimmt mit mitreißenden amerikanischen Klassikern auf die Festival-Woche ein

    Werke von Fritz Kreisler, George Gershwin, Cole Porter et al.

  • 21 - 27

    Apr 25

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    After Easter, star violinist Daniel Hope will be performing his fourth Music Week at Schloss Elmau. The internationally acclaimed musician, presenter and programme maker has invited numerous friends to Schloss Elmau. The programme includes chamber music concerts and jazz in the bar.
    with Daniel Hope & Friends

    Program:
    Mon, 21 April opening concert
    Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat further concerts (Wednesday no concert)
    Fri, 25 April 9:30 pm late night jazz in the Al Camino Bar
    Sun, 27 April day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 6 nights and more, arrival Mon, 21. April 2025
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
    Book your room here!

  • Monday

    21 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Tibor Bozi, PR
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Eröffnungskonzert der Daniel Hope-Woche
    Daniel Hope Violine
    Jacques Ammon Klavier
    „America“

  • Tuesday

    22 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Inge Prader, Camila Berrio, Pollert
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends
    „DANCE!“

    Daniel Hope, Violine
    Joscho Stephan, Gitarre
    Omar Massa, Bandoneon
    Stéphane Logerot, Kontrabass
    Jacques Ammon, Klavier

  • Thursday

    24 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Michael Petersohn, Tibor Bozi
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends
    Chanson

    Horst Maria Merz, Gesang & Klavier
    Daniel Hope, Tanja Sonc & Sylvia Savova, Violine
    Jacques Ammon, Klavier
    Ewa Groblewska, Viola
    Anna Tyka Nyffenegger, Violoncello
    Stéphane Logerot, Kontrabass

  • Friday

    25 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Bailey Davidson
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends
    Kammermusik

    Daniel Hope, Tanja Sonc & Sylvia Savova, Violine
    Ryszard Groblewski, Viola
    Benjamin Nyffenegger, Violoncello
    Stéphane Logerot, Kontrabass
    Oliver Schnyder, Klavier

    Dvorák: Streichquintett et al.

  • Friday

    25 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Daniel Waldhecker
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Late Night Jazz mit Daniel Hope & Friends
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Ein swingender Jazz- und Chanson-Abend in intimer Bar-Atmosphäre

    Daniel Hope, Violine
    Stéphane Logerot, Kontrabass
    Jacques Ammon, Klavier
    Joscho Stephan, Gitarre

    Jazz & Chanson

    Einlass: 21.00 | First come, first serve (keine Anmeldung erforderlich)

    Kein Ticketkontingent für Bewohner der Region

  • Saturday

    26 Apr

    2025

    Photo: Harald Hoffmann
    ©
    4. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Abschlusskonzert Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends
    Kammermusik

    Daniel Hope, Tanja Sonc & Sylvia Savova, Violine
    Ewa Groblewska & Ryszard Groblewski, Viola
    Anna Tyka Nyffenegger & Benjamin Nyffenegger, Violoncello
    Oliver Schnyder, Klavier
    et al.

    Brahms: Streichsextett
    Schumann: Klavierquintett

  • Thursday

    22 May

    2025

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    Concert

    Concert

  • Saturday

    24 May

    2025

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    Concert

    Concert