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

  • 22 - 27

    Feb 26

    Photo: Helene Bamberger, istock
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    Symposion

    World in Pieces
    A Schloss Elmau Symposion
    curated by Ivan Krastev

    Ivan Krastev is one of the most influential political scientists of our time. He has invited distinguished political thinkers from around the world to discuss current trends in political thought shaping our era and the future. The program will include public sessions in the afternoon (16:00–18:00) and after dinner (20:30–22:00), leaving enough time for guests and participants to interact, as well as enjoy the spas and sports in the surrounding winter wonderland.

    With Ivan Krastev, Jake Sullivan, Wolfgang Schmidt, Peter Sloterdijk, et al.

    The symposion will be held in English

    For hotel guests: Please register for the events through the button “Book seats“ with your room reservation number

    PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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    Stay from Sun, 22 – Fri 27 February
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more

  • 26 - 1

    Feb - Mar 26

    Photo: Ray Tarantino
    ©
    Modern Classical

    Ludovico Einaudi

    The celebrated pianist and composer fills major venues and stadiums around the world. With his captivating soundscapes, shifting between minimalist clarity and sweeping intensity, he leaves audiences spellbound—whether at a sold-out Royal Albert Hall or Berlin’s vast Waldbühne. The Italian star also returns to Schloss Elmau with great pleasure, calling it “a paradise.” How fortunate to experience him in two concerts.

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    Option 1 with concert on Thu, 26 Feb
    Stay: Sun, 22 February – Fr, 27 February
    incl. concert, breakfast, spa, yoga etc.
    or
    Option 2 with concert on Fr, 27 Feb
    Stay: Fr, 27 February – Sun, 1 March
    incl. concert, breakfast, spa, yoga etc.

  • Saturday

    28 Feb

    2026

    Photo: PR
    ©
    Film Screening

    Screening & Talk
    "And the Ship Sails on"
    Why you must attend this event:
    A compelling documentary about the dramatic journey of the German passenger ship SS St. Louis, which in 1939 was turned away from Cuba with 900 Jewish refugees on board and, after a long odyssey, had to return to Germany.

    Documentary 2025 (48 Min)
    English with german subtitles

    Afterwards: Talk with the filmmakers

    20:30 Concert Hall 50 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    In May 1939, the SS St. Louis set sail from Hamburg to Cuba with around 900 Jewish refugees on board. Many of the passengers had already survived prisons and concentration camps. However, Cuba, the USA, and Canada denied them entry, and the ship was forced to return to Germany. At the last moment, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands reluctantly accepted the passengers, but after the German occupation of these countries, many of them found themselves in concentration camps once again.
    The film features survivors of the St. Louis, sharing their stories. The second half of the film links this history to the October 7, 2023 massacre, where terror and barbarism were once again presented as a "just struggle." Footage from 1939 collides with images of the massacre, showing how the ideals of a civilized world have been turned upside down: victims become the guilty, and murderers are turned into heroes.

  • Wednesday

    4 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Thomas Rabsch
    ©
    Classical

    Lukas Sternath piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Lukas Sternath caused a sensation at the ARD Music Competition 2022 by winning the competition and seven other special prizes

    Liszt: Années de pèlerinage - Deuxième année: Italie

    20:30 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Since his spectacular win in the ARD Competition 2022 and seven further prizes in the same competition, he has been thrilling audiences – Lukas Sternath is considered “the rising star in the pianist's sky“ (Hamburger Abendblatt). Born in Vienna in 2001 and trained there, he is currently studying with Igor Levit. The Süddeutsche Zeitung recently judged him to have “what a soloist needs: the ability to take his time“. (SZ)

  • Saturday

    7 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Nikolaj Lund, PR
    ©
    Classical

    Alexej Gerassimez & Emil Kuyumcuyan percussion
    Lucas & Arthur Jussen piano duo
    Why you must attend this concert:
    A true musical fireworks display – the piano brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen meet top percussionists Alexej Gerassimez and Emil Kuyumcuyan

    Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story“
    John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine et al.

    17:00 Concert Hall 90 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    An unbeatable team: The four musicians, who know each other well from numerous tours, ignite a musical fireworks display in this concert. The program features original compositions, including works by Steve Reich, as well as exciting arrangements of classics such as the 'Symphonic Dances' from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and John Adams' powerful Short Ride in a Fast Machine. A concert you won’t want to miss!

  • Tuesday

    10 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Maurice Haas
    ©
    Classical

    Barbara Hannigan soprano
    Belcea Quartett string quartet
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The soprano Barbara Hannigan – an icon of musical modernism – will perform at Schloss Elmau for the first time

    Schönberg: String quartet No 2 F sharp minor with soprano
    et al.

    20:30 Concert Hall 99 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Barbara Hannigan zählt zu den faszinierendsten Persönlichkeiten der aktuellen Klassikszene – als Sängerin, Dirigentin und unerschrockene Pionierin der neuen Musik. Der Vokalpart in Schönbergs Streichquartett op. 10, das 1908 die Tür zur Atonalität aufstieß, ist wie geschaffen für Hannigans Sopran. Die Verse von Stefan George, die Schönberg meisterhaft vertont hat, vermitteln das Gefühl einer schwebenden Harmonie, das bereits in Mozarts Dissonanzen-Quartett anklingt.

  • Saturday

    14 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Catherine Dokken
    ©
    Classical

    Norwegian Seasons
    Ragnhild Hemsing Hardangerfiedel, violin
    Barokkanerne (Barockensemble Oslo)
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Ragnhild Hemsing, a virtuoso on both the violin and the Hardanger fiddle, infuses The Four Seasons with a Nordic-fresh sound

    Vivaldi: „Die vier Jahreszeiten“ Op 8
    Improvisations on Norwegian folk songs

    17:00 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available

  • 15 - 19

    Mar 26

    Photo: gaga people
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    Gaga Dance

    Gaga in the Alps Retreat
    with
    Ohad Naharin Creator & Founder
    Saar Harari Artistic director
    & Yara Moses

    Exemplary schedule (subject to change):
    Sun: Arrival, welcoming & Gaga class
    Mo – Wed: Two to three daily Gaga classes
    Thu: Last Gaga class, farewell & departure

    in English

    DETAILS

  • 19 - 22

    Mar 26

    Photo: Alexandre Isard
    ©
    Modern Classical / Jazz

    A long weekend with Chilly Gonzales

    “Finally!” one might exclaim, as Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to Schloss Elmau for a long weekend. Over two evenings, each with a different program, he will span the spectrum from intimate piano moments from his bestselling "Solo Piano" trilogy to high-energy, sweat-inducing show elements. Gonzales dissects pop songs by famous artists and once again proves his talent as a rapper. Schloss Elmau, for its part, can hardly wait to welcome the entertainer—back in slippers and bathrobe—at the Elmau concert grand.

    BOOK PACKAGE HERE!
    Stay from Thu, 19 – Sun 22 March
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more

  • Thursday

    19 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Victor Picon
    ©
    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 62 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: Alexandre 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 48 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
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The acclaimed star cellist Gautier Capuçon joins forces with the virtuoso pianist Nikolai Lugansky – a brilliant duo

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

    20:30 Concert Hall 91 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 world's best trombonists and one of the most successful European jazz musicians. 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 Nils Landgren, Joel Lyssarides, Robert Ikiz & Lars Danielsson, as well as a different guest artist each evening, featuring young vocal talent Ella Burkhardt and acclaimed American singer China Moses

    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:

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  • Saturday

    28 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Nikola Stankovic, Julien Mignot, Karl Gabor, Johan Bergmark
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Eröffnungskonzert
    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    Joel Lyssarides piano
    Lars Danielsson bass
    Robert Ikiz drums
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Nils Landgren kicks off his week with a trio of musical friends and companions

    20:30 Concert Hall 91 seats for hotel guests available

  • Sunday

    29 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Nikola Stankovic, Gregor Hohenberg
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. Cæcilie Norby vocals
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The Danish singer Cæcilie Norby is considered one of the leading voices in European jazz.

    Caecilie Norby (vocals) • Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    30 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Frank Hirschhausen
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. Ella Burkhardt vocals
    Trägerin des Förderpreises von Nils Landgrens Festivals „JazzBaltica“
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The young German-Swedish singer was honored by Nils Landgren with the Young Talent Award of his festival “JazzBaltica“.

    Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

    20:30 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    1 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Nikola Stankovic, Klaus Meyer
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. Christopher Dell vibraphone

    Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    2 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Thron Ullberg, Sylvain Norget
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Abschlusskonzert
    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. China Moses vocals

    China Moses (vocals) • Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    4 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Peter-Andreas Hassiepen, Hanser
    ©
    Politisches Buch & Gespräch

    Karl Schlögel Historiker, Preisträger des Friedenspreises des Deutschen Buchhandels 2025
    „American Matrix - Besichtigung einer Epoche“ Gespräch mit Dietmar Müller-Elmau
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Was macht Amerika aus? Karl Schlögels besonderer Blick auf die Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts: die großen Jahre der USA.

    in German

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

    Der Historiker und Essayist Karl Schlögel hat als Historiker den Osten nach Europa zurückgebracht. Er hat aber auch intensiv die USA bereist, wo ihn die Weite des Landes genauso faszinierte wie in Russland. „American Matrix“ erzählt, wie Nordamerika von Eisenbahn und Highway erschlossen wurde, Städte und Industrien aus dem Nichts entstanden – Errungenschaften einer Gesellschaft, die sich frei von allen Traditionen fühlte. Das Versprechen des American Way of Life veränderte die Welt genauso wie das sozialistische Experiment. Karl Schlögels großes Buch beschreibt die USA aus einer einmaligen, überraschenden Perspektive – und erzählt eine Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts, wie sie noch nicht zu lesen war.

  • Sunday

    5 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Gaby Gerster, Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    Classical

    Konzert am Ostersonntag
    Max Mutzke meets Daniel Hope
    Warum Sie dieses Konzert besuchen sollten:
    Die zwei Musikstars präsentieren einen spannenden Mix aus Violin-Arrangements und soulvollen Gesangsnummern

    Max Mutzke (vocals)
    Daniel Hope (violin)
    Jacques Ammon(piano)

    20:30 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Daniel Hope meets Max Mutzke – an evening with a fascinating mix of violin arrangements and soulful singing. The renowned violinist and the charismatic singer will be accompanied by the versatile pianist Jacques Ammon, who will guide the two stars through a variety of genres at the piano.

  • 6 - 12

    Apr 26

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    5th Daniel Hope Week

    After Easter, star violinist Daniel Hope will host his fifth music week at Schloss Elmau. For this occasion, the world-renowned musician, presenter, and program creator has invited numerous friends to join him at Schloss Elmau. The program includes chamber music concerts in varying ensembles, jazz in the bar, as well as his captivating program "Irish Roots", in which he explores his Irish heritage

    with Daniel Hope & Friends ((Kelley O'Connor, mezzosoprano, Jacques Ammon, piano, Joscho Stephan, guitar, et al.))

    Program:
    Mon, 6 April Opening concert
    Tue, Thu, Fri Concerts at 17.00 & Friday Late Night Jazz 21.30 (Wednesday no concert)
    Sa, 11 April Closing concert


    BOOKING OPTIONS:

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    when booking 6 nights and more, arrival Mon, 6 April
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    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
    "From Bach to Piazzolla"

    Mozart: Violin sonata G Major KV379
    Piazzolla: Tanti anni Prima & La Muerte del Angel
    Works by Bach et al

    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
    "The Trout"

    Daniel Hope, violin • Kelley O'Connor, mezzosoprano • Adrien La Marca, viola • Josephine Knight, cello • Stephane Logerot, bass • Jacques Ammon, piano

    Brahms: Zwei Gesänge op. 91 for mezzo soprano, viola and piano
    Saint-Saëns: Violons dans le soir
    Schubert: “Trout Quintet”

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    9 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Waldhecker, Ben Dashwood
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends
    "Songs"

    Daniel Hope, violin • Kelley O'Connor, mezzo soprano • Adrien La Marca, viola • Josephine Knight, cello • Stephane Logerot, bass • Joscho Stephan, guitar

    Beethoven: Selection from the "Folk Songs" for voice and piano trio
    Dvorák: Slavonic Fantasy for violin & “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka
    Songs by Bernstein

    17:00 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Harald Hoffmann
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends
    "Beethoven & Brahms"

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

    Brahms: Piano quintet
    Beethoven: Piano quartet E flat major WoO 36,1

    17:00 Concert Hall 90 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Joel Heyd
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Late night Jazz with Daniel Hope & Friends

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

    Doors: 21.00 | First come, first serve (no registration necessary)

    21:30 Teesaal

  • 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 & 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 90 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.

  • Saturday

    18 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Tommy Hetzel
    ©
    Classical

    Nicholas Ofczarek & Musicbanda Franui
    Thomas Bernhard: “Holzfällen“
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The acting star and the Musicbanda give insights before the official premiere at the Vienna Burgtheater

    Nicholas Ofczarek, recitation
    Musicbanda Franui:
    Johannes Eder, clarinet, bass clarinet
    Andreas Fuetsch, tuba
    Patrik Hofer, trumpet
    Romed Hopfgartner, sopran and alto saxophon, clarinet
    Markus Kraler, double bass, accordion
    Angelika Rainer, harp, zither, vocals
    Bettina Rainer, dulcimer, vocals
    Andreas Schett, trumpet, vocals, musical direction
    Martin Senfter, trombone, vocals
    Nikolai Tunkowitsch, violin
    Dramaturgy: Andreas Schett
    Composition: Andreas Schett

    in German

    17:00 Concert Hall 90 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    When the famous Burgtheater actor Nicholas Ofczarek and the fantastic Austrian Musicbanda Franui bring Thomas Bernhard's novel “Holzfällen“ to the stage, a unique format will be created - with elements of music theater, reading, theater performance and radio play. Nikolaus Ofczarek will speak Thomas Bernhard's sentences in the midst of the Musicbanda, while the Musicbanda will be heard performing a specialty that has made them famous: celebrating funeral marches and funeral music.

  • 24 - 26

    Apr 26

    Photo: ÜVA AiR 2 Igor Levit_Peter Rigaud
    ©
    Artist in Residence 2026

    Igor Levit - Artist in Residence 2026
    Igor Levit plays Beethoven

    Igor Levit is considered one of the most innovative and versatile pianists worldwide. The New York Times calls him one of the "most important artists of his generation," while the Süddeutsche Zeitung describes him as a "stroke of luck" for the concert scene. He consistently places his art in the context of societal events, understanding it as inseparably linked to them. As Artist in Residence in 2026, Levit shapes this year's concert program at Schloss Elmau with six piano recitals. For his first double evening, he focuses on selected Beethoven sonatas.

    BOOK PACKAGE HERE!
    Stay from Fri, 24 - Sun, 26 April
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more

    Further dates with Igor Levit:
    Fri, 11 & Sat, 12 September 2026
    Fri, 4 & Sat, 5 December 2026

  • Friday

    24 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Peter Rigaud
    ©
    Artist in Residence 2026

    Igor Levit piano

    Beethoven: Sonata No. 17 D minor Op. 31, No. 2 "The Tempest"
    Chopin: Sonata No. 3 Op. 58

    20:30 Concert Hall 86 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    25 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Peter Rigaud
    ©
    Artist in Residence 2026

    Igor Levit piano

    Beethoven: Piano Sonatas No 30 E major Op 109, No 31 A flat major Op 110 & No 32 C minor Op 111

    20:30 Concert Hall 80 seats for hotel guests available

  • 14 - 17

    May 26

    Photo: Lena Semmelroggen
    ©
    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.

    BOOK PACKAGE HERE!
    Stay from Thu, 14 – Sun 17 May
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more

  • 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 108 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 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    18 May

    2026

    Photo: Dovile Sermokas
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Mao Fujita piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The rising young star back at the Elmau stage

    Rachmaninoff: Morceaux de fantaisie, Piano sonata No 1 D minor & Piano sonata No 2 B flat minor

    20:30 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    In 2021, the young Japanese pianist Mao Fujita caused a sensation at the Verbier Festival with his acclaimed performance of all Mozart's piano sonatas. During his last concerts in Elmau, he thrilled the audience in four concerts within a few days, where he shone with his musical flexibility and finesse. Important debuts, such as with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, testify to the meteoric rise of this young star.

  • Tuesday

    19 May

    2026

    Photo: Xiomara Bender, Giovanni Punzi
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Lucas Debargue piano
    Florian Willeitner violin

    Gershwin/Debargue: Variations on “Summertime” for piano solo et al.
    Liszt: ballad No 2 H minor
    Mozart: Sonatas for violin and piano A major K.526 & E minor K. 304 and improvisations

    20:30 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    20 May

    2026

    Photo: Julia Wesely
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Yuja Wang piano

    solo recital
    The programme will be announced at a later date.

    20:30 Concert Hall 90 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    21 May

    2026

    Photo: Christian Palm
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Fabian Müller piano
    winner of the ARD Music Competition 2017

    Beethoven: “Moonlight sonata”,“Appassionata” sonata
    Brahms: 6 piano pieces Op 118

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    23 May

    2026

    Photo: Steven Haberland
    ©
    Classical

    Anna Depenbusch vocals & piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    „One could have fallen to one's knees in the face of so much charm, wit, and musicality.“ Hamburger Abendblatt)

    singer/songwriter

    20:30 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Anna Depenbusch sings as if she were painting stories with light and shadow. With her distinctive voice, poetic depth, and stylistic versatility, the singer-songwriter has been one of the most fascinating artists on the German music scene for years. She moves playfully and touchingly between chanson, pop, jazz, and subtle humor, with an alert eye on life and all its nuances.

  • Sunday

    24 May

    2026

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

    Thomas Hampson baritone
    Ksenija Sidorova accordion
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The famous cycle, covered for voice and accordion by Ksenija Sidorova and opera world star Thomas Hampson

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

    Concert duration approx. 75 minutes incl. short interval

    20:30 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Schubert's Winterreise for baritone and accordion? Yes, it works – especially in the collaboration between opera world star Thomas Hampson and Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova, who consistently showcases the versatility of her instrument. They perform excerpts from the most famous song cycle as well as songs by Kurt Weill, all in the capable hands of the worldly Thomas Hampson.

  • 28 - 31

    May 26

    Photo: Schloss Elmau
    ©
    SLOW Festival @ Elmau

    SLOW Festival
    Hugo Ticciati violin
    O/Modernt Ensemble
    Why you should attend this festival:
    Hugo Ticciati, one of the most visionary violinists of our time, and his distinguished soloist ensemble O/Modernt open up an entirely new approach to classical music with SLOW – a festival that combines music and mindfulness into a unique experience of the conscious moment.

    SLOW is a festival for all the senses: blending world-class classical music with moments of silence, meditation, and yoga, it creates a space for truly mindful experiences – from a Dinner in Silence to extraordinary concerts amid nature. A festival that embraces the new, expands awareness, and makes every moment vividly felt.

    Thu, 28 May 5 pm opening event
    Fri & Sat various events per day
    So, 31. Mai 11 am closing event

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    Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Enjoy a range of experiences: meditation and yoga with live music, glimpses into traditional ceremonies, workshops and talks, concerts in the hall, and unique sound experiences in nature. Highlights like the Resonance Walk and Dinner in Silence give you a rare chance to connect with yourself and the world around you in a completely new way.

  • Thursday

    4 Jun

    2026

    Photo: 0506 Villazon & de Maistre_Stéphane Gallois, Felix Broede
    ©
    Classical

    Rolando Villazón tenor
    Xavier de Maistre harp

    Each evening features a different program

    20:30 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    6 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Deutsche Grammophon
    ©
    Classical

    Rolando Villazón tenor
    Xavier de Maistre harp

    Each evening features a different program

    20:30 Concert Hall 96 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

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  • Sunday

    21 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Chris Gonz
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Opening Concert
    The Bavarian State Opera in Schloss Elmau

    Hanna-Elisabeth Müller soprano
    & musicians of the Bavarian State Orchestra

    Matjaz Bogataj & Hanna Asieieva (violin) • Clemens Gordon & Johanna Maurer (viola) • Yves Savary & Benedikt Don Strohmeier (cello)

    Wagner: Wesendonck-Songs for soprano, string sextet & piano
    Schönberg: Verklärte Nacht Op 4
    et al.

    20:30 Concert Hall 94 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    22 Jun

    2026

    Woche der Romantik

    Einführung in die Musik der Romantik
    Vortrag von Stephan Mösch Professor für Musiktheater

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    22 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    Woche der Romantik

    Konzert

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    23 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    Woche der Romantik

    Konzert

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    24 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Maurice Haas
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Belcea Quartet string quartet

    Beethoven: String quartet Op 135
    Brahms: String quartet Op 51 No 1

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    26 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Helge Hansen, Sony
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Leif Ove Andsnes piano

    Chopin: 24 Préludes op. 28
    and other works by Chopin

    20:30 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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)

    Beethoven: Piano sonata No 4 E flat major Op 7 & Six Bagatelles Op 126 et al.

    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 103 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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 158 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 158 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

    Mozart: Piano sonata No 10 C major
    Price: Piano sonata E minor
    Chopin: Ballade No 1 G minor & No 2 F major

    17:00 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    30 Jul

    2026

    Photo: Alexey Chernikov
    ©
    Classical

    Vsevolod Zavidov piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most promising young talents of the prestigious Russian piano tradition

    Rachmaninow: Prélude, Gavotte und Gigue nach Bachs E-Dur-Partita
    Schubert: 4 Impromptus D 899
    Strawinsky: Drei Sätze aus „Petruschka“

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

    The 20-year-old pianist Vsevolod Zavidov is considered one of the most promising talents of the Russian piano tradition. He gained international attention by winning the Prix UBS Jeunes Solistes 2025. The Moscow-born pianist now lives and works in Geneva.

  • 6 - 9

    Aug 26

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Janine Jansen & Friends

    Janine Jansen & Friends

    Janine Jansen & Friends The violinist Janine Jansen is a true world star of her instrument. She enjoys an enviable international reputation and collaborates with the most renowned orchestras and conductors across the globe. “Among the world’s star soloists, she is as enthusiastic a listener as she is a sensitive and accomplished chamber music partner — as much as anyone could possibly be,” wrote The New York Times. Several times a year, Janine Jansen can also be heard at Schloss Elmau — as she is now, directly following her concerts at the Salzburg Festival. Together with esteemed musical friends, her pianist Denis Kozhukhin and cellist Daniel Blendulf, she performs chamber music works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert.

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  • Thursday

    6 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Janine Jansen & Friends

    Janine Jansen violin
    Denis Kozhukhin piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Janine Jansen and Denis Kozhukhin form a world-class duo and recently recorded the violin sonatas in Elmau

    Beethoven: violin sonata No 2 A major Op 12 No 2
    Brahms: violin sonata No 1 Op 78

    20:30 Concert Hall 170 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    8 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Janine Jansen & Friends

    Janine Jansen violin
    Daniel Blendulf cello
    Denis Kozhukhin piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Schubert's famous piano trio, performed by a trio led by star violinist Janine Jansen

    Schubert: piano trio No 2 Es major D 929

    20:30 Concert Hall 170 seats for hotel guests available

  • 17 - 21

    Aug 26

    Photo: Radio Classique
    ©
    Concerts & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Concerts & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon
    Gautier Capuçon presents the young artists supported by his Fondation Gautier Capuçon

    In 2022, French cello star Gautier Capuçon founded his own foundation, the Fondation Gautier Capuçon. Its mission is to support outstanding young musicians as they take their first steps into a professional career. At Schloss Elmau, Capuçon now presents all scholarship holders of the current year over four days in public masterclasses and concerts. He himself performs the opening concert; in the masterclasses, he works with the young talents on major chamber music works, which they then present in the evening concerts.

    Schedule
    Mon, 17th August 8:30 pm opening concert (recital Gautier Capuçon)
    Tue, 18th – Thur, 20th August 11 am masterclasses | 8:30 pm concerts

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  • Monday

    17 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Erato, Parlophone Records Limited
    ©
    Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Eröffnungskonzert
    Gautier Capuçon Violoncello
    Frank Braley Klavier
    Warum Sie dieses Konzert besuchen sollten:
    Das Auftaktkonzert präsentiert den Meistercellisten in einem Rezital mit Klavier

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

    Zum Auftakt der alljährlichen „Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capucon“ ist der Cellomeister selbst in einem Rezital auf der Bühne zu erleben. Am Klavier ist Capuçons regelmäßiger Klavierpartner Frank Braley zu hören, mit dem Capuçon viele CD-Aufnahmen gemacht hat.

  • Tuesday

    18 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Frank Grimm
    ©
    Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Masterclass Gautier Capuçon 1
    Gautier Capuçon unterrichtet junge Musiker
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    In öffentlichen Meisterkursen erleben Sie hautnah, wie Werke für ein Konzert erarbeitet werden.

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    „I know how difficult it is to build a career as a classical musician“, sagt Meistercellist Gautier. Um talentierte junge Künstler:innen bei den ersten Schritten ihrer Karriere zu unterstützen, hat Capuçon daher 2022 seine eigene philanthropische Stiftung, die Fondation Gautier Capuçon gegründet, die unter der Schirmherrschaft der Fondation de France steht.
    In den morgentlichen Masterclasses sind Sie hautnah dabei, wenn Gautier Capuçon mit den jungen Sreicher:innen und Pianist:innen, Stipendiat:innen seiner Fondation, an großen Kammermusikwerken arbeitet. Am Abend präsentieren die Musiker:innen die erarbeiteten Werke dann im Konzert.

  • Tuesday

    18 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Jamie Beck _ Warner Classics
    ©
    Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Gautier Capuçon präsentiert:
    Junge Musiker im Konzert I
    Warum Sie dieses Konzert besuchen sollten:
    Die jungen Musiker:innen präsentieren sich solistisch, im Duo und im Trio.

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

    Die in den morgentlichen Masterclasses erarbeiteten Kammermusikwerke präsentieren die jungen Streicher und Solisten am Abend im Konzert.

  • Wednesday

    19 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Frank Grimm
    ©
    Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Masterclass Gautier Capuçon 2
    Gautier Capuçon unterrichtet junge Musiker
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    In öffentlichen Meisterkursen erleben Sie hautnah, wie Werke für ein Konzert erarbeitet werden.

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    „I know how difficult it is to build a career as a classical musician“, sagt Meistercellist Gautier. Um talentierte junge Künstler:innen bei den ersten Schritten ihrer Karriere zu unterstützen, hat Capuçon daher 2022 seine eigene philanthropische Stiftung, die Fondation Gautier Capuçon gegründet, die unter der Schirmherrschaft der Fondation de France steht.
    In den morgentlichen Masterclasses sind Sie hautnah dabei, wenn Gautier Capuçon mit den jungen Sreicher:innen und Pianist:innen, Stipendiat:innen seiner Fondation, an großen Kammermusikwerken arbeitet. Am Abend präsentieren die Musiker:innen die erarbeiteten Werke dann im Konzert.

  • Wednesday

    19 Aug

    2026

    Photo: MSharkey
    ©
    Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Gautier Capuçon präsentiert:
    Junge Musiker im Konzert II
    Warum Sie dieses Konzert besuchen sollten:
    Die jungen Musiker:innen präsentieren sich solistisch, im Duo und im Trio.

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

    Die in den morgentlichen Masterclasses erarbeiteten Kammermusikwerke präsentieren die jungen Streicher und Solisten am Abend im Konzert.

  • Thursday

    20 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Frank Grimm
    ©
    Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Masterclass Gautier Capuçon 3
    Gautier Capuçon unterrichtet junge Musiker
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    In öffentlichen Meisterkursen erleben Sie hautnah, wie Werke für ein Konzert erarbeitet werden.

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    „I know how difficult it is to build a career as a classical musician“, sagt Meistercellist Gautier. Um talentierte junge Künstler:innen bei den ersten Schritten ihrer Karriere zu unterstützen, hat Capuçon daher 2022 seine eigene philanthropische Stiftung, die Fondation Gautier Capuçon gegründet, die unter der Schirmherrschaft der Fondation de France steht.
    In den morgentlichen Masterclasses sind Sie hautnah dabei, wenn Gautier Capuçon mit den jungen Sreicher:innen und Pianist:innen, Stipendiat:innen seiner Fondation, an großen Kammermusikwerken arbeitet. Am Abend präsentieren die Musiker:innen die erarbeiteten Werke dann im Konzert.

  • Thursday

    20 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Felix Broede
    ©
    Konzerte & Masterclasses Gautier Capuçon

    Gautier Capuçon präsentiert:
    Junge Musiker im Konzert III
    Warum Sie dieses Konzert besuchen sollten:
    Die jungen Musiker:innen präsentieren sich solistisch, im Duo und im Trio.

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

    Die in den morgentlichen Masterclasses erarbeiteten Kammermusikwerke präsentieren die jungen Streicher und Solisten am Abend im Konzert.

  • Saturday

    22 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©

    Konzert

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    25 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©

    Veranstaltung

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 27 - 30

    Aug 26

    Photo: Nikolaj Lund
    ©
    Jazz

    A Weekend with Michael Wollny

    Music journalist Wolfgang Sandner described Michael Wollny as a “perfect piano master” in the FAZ newspaper, saying that he has everything you could expect from a perfect jazz pianist: virtuoso technique, imagination, discipline, sensuality and aesthetic sensibility. For two concerts, Wollny is now bringing in drummer Alexej Gerassimez for a first encounter and jazz saxophonist Emile Parisien to his side.

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  • Thursday

    27 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Joerg Steinmetz
    ©
    Jazz

    Michael Wollny piano
    Émile Parisien soprano saxophone
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Michael Wollny joins forces with his “brother in spirit,” the exceptional saxophonist Emile Parisien

    20:30 Concert Hall 120 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    29 Aug

    2026

    Photo: Joerg Steinmetz_ACT, Nikolaj Lund
    ©
    Jazz

    Michael Wollny piano
    Alexej Gerassimez percussion
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The piano master meets for the first time the inventive percussionist and his impressive array of instruments

    20:30 Concert Hall 120 seats for hotel guests available
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