SCHLOSS ELMAU Events Calendar

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Dear concert guests,
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  • 11 - 18

    Jan 26

    Photo: PR, Giorgia Bertazzi, Sim Canetty-Clarke
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    71st Chamber Music Week

    The Chamber Music Week has been at the heart of Schloss Elmau's cultural program at since the 1950s. This festival week was particularly shaped by the Amadeus Quartet and the composer Benjamin Britten, who visited Elmau many times and even premiered several works here. This year, to mark the 50th anniversary of Britten's death in 2026, some of Britten's key works will also be represented in the concerts of the 71st Chamber Music Week alongside the chamber music repertoire of Classical and Romantic greats Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms.

    with Ian Bostridge (tenor), Daniel Lozakovich (violin), David Fray (piano), Christian Tetzlaff (violin) et al.

    Program:
    Sun, 11 January 5:00 pm opening concert
    Mon, 12 – Sat, 17 January 11:00 am & 5:00 pm two concerts daily
    Sun, 18 January day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 7 nights and more, arrival Sun, 11 January)
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, Spa, Yoga and more
    book your room here!

    osther dates of stay possible

  • Sunday

    11 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Opening concert
    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    20:30 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    12 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Kalpesh Lathigra
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    12 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Matt Dine, Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Kian Soltani cello
    Benjamin Grosvenor piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    “His cello sound has the fuzz and richness of caramel” (The Washington Post)

    Schubert: “Arpeggione”-sonata
    Frangiz Alizadeh: “Habil Sajahy” for cello & prepared piano
    Schostakowitsch: Cello sonata

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    The fabulous young star Kian Soltani – winner of numerous prizes and chamber music partner of the great Daniel Barenboim, among others – is preparing a concert tour with the young award-winning pianist Benjamin Grosvenor and will play the opening concert at Schloss Elmau. Framed by Schubert and Shostakovich's great cello works, the programme includes a Persian work for cello and prepared piano.

  • Tuesday

    13 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    13 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    13 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Felix Broede, Simoin Pauly, Thomas Rabsch
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Veronika Eberle violin
    Julia Hagen cello
    Lukas Sternath piano

    Schubert: Piano trio E flat major D.929 et al.

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    14 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    14 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Sasha Gusov, Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Daniel Lozakovich violin
    David Fray piano
    “Perfect Mastery. An exceptional talent” (Le Figaro)

    Bach: violin sonatas
    Beethoven: violin sonata A major “Kreutzersonate”

    17:00 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    15 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    15 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Concert

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    16 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi, PR
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    Stefan Dohr French horn
    Simon Tetzlaff cello
    Kiveli Dörken piano

    Brahms: Violin sonata No 3 D miniorl
    Horn piece tba
    Dvorák: Piano trio No 2 G minor

    17:00 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    17 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi, Robin Franzmann
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    Simon Tetzlaff cello
    Kiveli Dörken piano

    Britten: Cello sonata
    Brahms: Piano trio No 1 B major

    11:00 Concert Hall 95 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    17 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi, Simon Pauly
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    Stefan Dohr French horn
    Simon Tetzlaff cello
    Kiveli Dörken piano

    Suk: Four pieces for violin and piano
    Dvorák: Silent Woods
    Brahms: Horn trio

    17:00 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    14 Feb

    2026

    Photo: Jan Düfelsiek, PR, Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Matthias Brandt Rezitation
    Andreas Scholl Countertenor
    Dorothee Oberlinger Blockflöten
    Edin Karamazov Laute
    „Die Welt ist aus den Fugen“ – ein Shakespeare-Projekt

    Eine Wort-Musik-Collage mit Sonetten und Monologen von Shakespeare und Musik von John Dowland, Henry Purcell et al.

    in deutscher Sprache

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    7 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Nikolaj Lund, PR
    ©
    Classical

    Alexej Gerassimez & Emil Kuyumcuyan percussion
    Lucas & Arthur Jussen piano duo

    Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story“
    Works by Fazil Say, Steve Reich et al.

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    14 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Catherine Dokken
    ©
    Classical

    Jean-Guihien 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)

    Schumann: Fantasiestücke Op 73
    Schubert: Sonata A minor “Arpeggione“
    De Falla: 7 canciones populares españolas
    Piazzolla: Grand Tango

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 19 - 22

    Mar 26

    Photo: Alexandre Isard
    ©
    Modern Classical / Jazz

    A weekend with Chilly Gonzales

    Finally! Grammy-winner, pianist, composer and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to the concert hall in Elmau, where he takes a seat at the grand piano for two of his legendary evenings with different programmes.

  • Thursday

    19 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Alexandra Isard
    ©
    Modern Classical / Jazz

    Chilly Gonzales piano
    “Pianoforte”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Chilly Gonzales combines "musical genius with wit" (SZ)

    Each evening features a different program

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

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Finally! Grammy-winner, pianist, composer and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to the concert hall in Elmau, where he takes a seat at the grand piano for two of his legendary evenings with two different programmes.

  • Saturday

    21 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Alexandra Isard
    ©
    Modern Classical / Jazz

    Chilly Gonzales piano
    “Fortepiano”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Chilly Gonzales is "a gifted live performer who plays his trump cards in concert and improvisation"(NDR)

    Each evening features a different program

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

    17:00 Concert Hall 94 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Finally! Grammy-winner, pianist, composer and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to the concert hall in Elmau, where he takes a seat at the grand piano for two of his legendary evenings with two different programmes.

  • Tuesday

    24 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Anoush Abrar
    ©
    Classical

    Gautier Capuçon cello
    Nikolai Lugansky piano

    Debussy: Cello sonata D minor
    Brahms: Cello sonata F major
    Rachmaninoff: Cello sonata G minor

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 28 - 3

    Mar - Apr 26

    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 third time, Nils Landgren is curating his own festival at Schloss Elmau. For this event, "Mr. Redhorn", as he is known because of his red instrument, has invited long-standing musical partners and friends from the worlds of jazz and classical music.

    With Joel Lyssarides, Robert Ikiz & Lars Danielsson, plus a different guest musician every evening

    The detailed programme will be published soon.

    Program:
    Sat, 28 March Opening concert
    Sun, 29 March - Thu, 2 April four concerts and one day off
    Fri, 3 April Day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    FESTIVAL PACAKGE: COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 7 nights and more, arrival Fri, 27 March
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
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  • Sunday

    5 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    Classical

    Konzert am Ostersonntag
    Daniel Hope Violine
    Aydar Gaynullin Akkordeon
    „Eine musikalische Reise um die Welt“

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 6 - 12

    Apr 26

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    5th Daniel Hope Week

    After Easter, star violinist Daniel Hope will be performing his fifth 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 (Joscho Stephan et al.)

    Program:
    Mon, 6 April opening concert
    Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat further concerts (Wednesday no concert)
    Fri, 10 April 9:30 pm late night jazz
    Sun, 12 April day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

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

    Other dates of stay possible

  • Monday

    6 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Tibor Bozi, PR
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Opening concert
    Daniel Hope violin
    Jaques Ammon piano

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    7 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Bailey Davidson
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Kelley O'Connor, mezzo
    Jacques Ammon, piano
    Adrien LaMarca, viola
    Josephine Knight, cello
    Stephane Logerot, bass

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    9 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Waldhecker
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Kelley O'Connor, mezzo
    Adrien LaMarca, viola
    Josephine Knight, cello tbc
    Stephane Logerot, bass
    Joscho Stephan, guitar

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Harald Hoffmann
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Tanja Sonc, violin
    Adrien LaMarca, viola
    Josephine Knight, cello tbc
    Jacques Ammon, piano

    Brahms piano quintet & Beethoven piano quartet E flat major WoO 36.1

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Joel Heyd
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Late Night Jazz

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Joscho Stephan, guitar
    Stephane Logerot, bass
    Jacques Ammon, piano

    21:30 Concert Hall

  • Saturday

    11 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Tibor Bozi
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Closing concert
    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends
    “IRISH ROOTS”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Classic meets traditionals – star violinist Daniel Hope dedicates himself to the colourful and rousing Irish music and traces his “Irish Roots”.

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Simos Papanas, violin
    Markellos Chryssikos, harpsichord
    Nicola Mosca, cello
    Emanuele Forni, guitar
    Michael Metzler, percussion

    Irish traditionals and works by Purcell, Vivaldi et al.

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Daniel Hope owes his deep connection to the Emerald Isle to his great-grandfather. In pieces such as “Danny Boy” and Vivaldi's “L'estro armonico” concertos, the violin star now expresses this part of his musical DNA and masterfully combines classical music with Irish traditional tunes.

  • 14 - 17

    May 26

    Wolfgang Haffner – Jazz

    Wolfgang Haffner on his 50th stage anniversary

    Wolfgang Haffner has been at home on every continent for five decades. He has played with the greatest jazz musicians and feels equally at home in a wide variety of styles. Anyone who has ever seen him live is captivated by his playing – he brings so much joy and positive energy to the stage. Schloss Elmau has long since become his second home. We are therefore celebrating his anniversary with two very special concerts.

  • Thursday

    14 May

    2026

    Photo: Antje Wiech
    ©
    Wolfgang Haffner – Jazz

    Wolfgang Haffner Trio
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Germany's “best” (Die Welt) and “coolest” (ARD ttt) drummer in a trio

    Simon Oslender, keys
    Thomas Stieger, bass
    Wolfgang Haffner, drums

    LISTEN

    21:00 Concert Hall 110 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Germany's “best” (Die Welt) and “coolest” (ARD ttt) drummer, as well as the “most important drummer of his generation” (Süddeutsche Zeitung) – these are just some of the superlatives used by experts to describe Wolfgang Haffner. On this evening, the two-time ECHO Jazz Award winner will present his latest album, “Life Rhythm,” with his trio, which will be released by ACT in autumn 2024.

  • Saturday

    16 May

    2026

    Photo: PR, ACT
    ©
    Wolfgang Haffner – Jazz

    Shantel vocals, guitar, DJ
    Wolfgang Haffner Trio drums
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The German DJ, producer and musician is known for his unique fusion of Balkan beats, electronic and world music.

    Simon Oslender, keys
    Thomas Stieger, bass
    Wolfgang Haffner, drums

    LISTEN

    21:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    20 May

    2026

    Photo: Norbert Kniat
    ©
    Classical

    Yuja Wang piano

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 21 - 28

    Jun 26

    Photo: Caspar David Friedrich
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Week of Romanticism

    An entire week of concerts and lectures will be devoted to illuminating the fascinating panorama of musical Romanticism: Great musicians and exquisite formations will bring to life major works from that era.
    with Grigory Sokolov, Leif Ove Andsnes, dem Belcea Quartet et al.

    Program:
    Sun, 21 June day of arrival & 8:30 pm opening concert
    Mon, 22 – Sat, 27 June one concert per evening & 1-2 matinee events
    Sun, 28 June day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    FESTIVAL PACKAGE – ONE COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    7 nights, arrivel Sun, 21 June
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
    Book your room here!

    other dates of stay possible

  • Saturday

    27 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Egbert Krupp_Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Grigory Sokolov piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    “Among all the pianists who have existed and still exist, Grigory Sokolov is in a category of his own.” (Jan Brachmann, FAZ)

    Concert-experienced children aged 10 and above, who can sit still during the concert, are welcome to attend.

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

    21:00 Concert Hall 120 seats for hotel guests available

  • 2 - 5

    Jul 26

    Photo: Julia Wesely
    ©
    Classical

    Patricia Kopatchinskaja plays Beethoven

    In two concerts with her congenial piano partner, the exceptional violinist dedicates herself to one of the most important compendia of violin literature.

    Program
    Thu, 2 July day of arrival & 8:30 pm concert I Sat, 4 July concert II So, 5. Juli day of departure

  • Thursday

    2 Jul

    2026

    Photo: MarcoBorggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin
    Jonas Ahonen piano

    Why you must attend this concert:
    In two concerts with her congenial piano partner, the exceptional violinist dedicates herself to one of the most important compendia of violin literature.

    Beethoven: Sonatas for violin and piano

    20:30 Concert Hall 160 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    4 Jul

    2026

    Photo: MarcoBorggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin
    Jonas Ahonen piano

    Why you must attend this concert:
    In two concerts with her congenial piano partner, the exceptional violinist dedicates herself to one of the most important compendia of violin literature.

    Beethoven: Sonatas for violin and piano

    20:30 Concert Hall 160 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    11 Jul

    2026

    Photo: Sammy Hart
    ©
    Classical

    Lisa Batiashvili violin
    Schumann Quartett string quartet
    Nino Gvetadze piano

    Chausson: Concert for violin, string quartet and piano et al.

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    18 Jul

    2026

    Photo: Johanna Berghorn
    ©
    Classical

    Jeneba Kanneh-Mason piano

    Chopin: Klaviersonate Nr. 3 op. 58 et al.

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
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