Since spring 2011, the group THE GREGORIAN VOICES has been touring in Europe. Under the artistic direction of Oleksiy Semenchuk, the eight exceptional Ukrainian soloists present the musical tradition of Gregorian chant in a stylish manner.

Dressed in traditional monk robes, the singers create a mystical atmosphere that takes the audience on a time journey through the world of sacred music of the Middle Ages - a sound world without temporal, religious, and linguistic boundaries! Experience a varied concert with a mix of Gregorian chants, Orthodox church music, and songs and madrigals from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. With their vocal power and many solo passages, the choir and its soloists demonstrate how Gregorian chant can sound today: authentic yet contemporary.

In the second part of the concert, classics of pop music will be heard, including "Ameno" by ERA, "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban, "Knocking on Heaven’s Door" by Bob Dylan, "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, "Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel, "Sailing" by Rod Stewart, all newly arranged in the style of Gregorian chant.

Let yourself be captivated by the fascinating voices of the soloists and the moving choral singing: the Middle Ages meet the Here and Now.

THE GREGORIAN VOICES offer you a breathtaking concert and an unparalleled listening experience.

Doors open at 3:00 PM.

MDR Symphony Orchestra
Fabio Biondi, Violin and Conductor

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678–1741)
Concerto in G minor RV 577 (per l’orchestra di Dresda)

ARCANGELO CORELLI (1653–1713)
Concerto Grosso in D major Op. 6 No. 4

JEAN-MARIE LECLAIR (1697–1764)
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra

JEAN PHILIPPE RAMEAU (1683–1764)
»Les Boréades« Suite

A shining star in the Baroque sky – this is how one could best describe Fabio Biondi. Under his direction, the MDR Symphony Orchestra presents lively music from Italian and French composers of the 17th and 18th centuries at the beginning of the year, including Vivaldi's famous Concerto in G minor written for the Dresden court orchestra. Experience Fabio Biondi as the artistic director and soloist in a concert full of feel-good music!

Admittance: 3:00 PM

Toni Di Napoli & Pietro Pato, already known to a large audience from television appearances on ARD, RBB, WDR, invite all visitors - who have a joy for singing to a great concert with songs that everyone knows.

A spectacular program, a mix of carefree joy and liberated singing, where artists and audience merge into a choir.

At the same time, the Tenöre4you will present some songs in this concert in a perfect pop-classic mix with magnificent, top-class live singing in Italian singing style.
Fantastic songs and an elite light show with the most famous, legendary world hits from pop, classical, musical & film music such as: -YOU RAISE ME UP -CARUSO- - VOLARE – AZZURRO - MARINA - CAPRI FISCHER- MY WAY - BUONA SERA - SO EIN TAG, SO WUNDERSCHÖN WIE HEUTE - LET IT BE – HALLELUJAH- TITANIC -THE CATS -AVE MARIA- PHANTOM DER OPER - NESSUN DORMA-TIME TO SAY GOODBYE and many more. To actively engage the audience, lyrics will be displayed.
An experience – pure goosebumps - that exceeds all expectations.

The Tenöre4you have already worked on large stages together with artists such as Helmut Lotti, Kim Fisher, Tom Gaebel, Sandy Mölling, Anita & Alexandra Hofmann, and the Babelsberg Film Orchestra.
Numerous show performances made the name Tenöre4you known nationwide in Germany.
For over 10 years now, the Tenöre4you have been developing and presenting their stylish and fabulous gala concert program throughout Germany and neighboring countries.

Copyright: Tenöre4you

Admission: 7:00 PM

Who doesn't know the beautiful and sad story of the little mermaid, who, out of love for a human, quite literally sheds her skin.
In the children's concert of the Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie Schönebeck, the fairy tale is told in a unique version, accompanied by the orchestra under the direction of Jan Michael Horstmann, playing music by Georg Philipp Telemann, which tells of life in the water, of the games of the tritons, of the sleeping Thetis, and the growing water spirits, primarily from his water music "Hamburger Ebb und Fluth".
The young listeners can truly "dive" into the fairy tale world and let themselves be enchanted equally by the language and the music.

In the New Year's concert, we take our audience into the world of water spirits, the elves and fairies of the forests and mountains. The singer's competition at Wartburg decides between the love for the goddess or princess, the duchess of Chicago and Juliska from Budapest are very worldly enchantresses, even a visit to the devil in hell becomes an event in this musical fireworks display. It's no wonder that it thunders heavily at the end of the concert!

THE PROGRAM:

Johann STRAUSS (Son) - Polka "Die Bajadere" op.351
Richard WAGNER - Aria of Elisabeth "Dich teure Halle grüß’ ich wieder" from the opera "Tannhäuser"
Jan Michael HORSTMANN - Waltz "Im Venusberg" based on themes from Wagner's opera "Tannhäuser"
Josef HELLMESBERGER (Jun.) - Elfenreigen
Alfredo CATALANI - "Aria of Wally 'Ebben? Ne andro lontana'" from the opera "La Wally"
Emil WALDTEUFEL - Waltz "Sirenenzauber" op.154
Albert LORTZING - Overture to the opera "Undine"
Emmerich KÁLMÁN - "Ein kleiner Slowfox mit Mary" from the operetta "Die Herzogin von Chicago"
Johann STRAUSS (Son) - Waltz "Mephistos Höllenrufe" op.101
Johann STRAUSS (Son) - Polka "Freikugeln" op.326
Fred RAYMOND - "Die Juliska aus Budapest" from the operetta "Maske in Blau"
Johann STRAUSS (Son) - Polka "Unter Donner und Blitz" op.324

Soloist: Stefanie SMITS, soprano
Orchestra: Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie Schönebeck
Conductor and Moderation: Jan Michael HORSTMANN

After a first joint concert in Braunschweig in June, two highly interesting choirs meet for the second time in Wernigerode. The widely renowned Radio Youth Choir Wernigerode is having a "home game" at the Liebfrauen concert hall and welcomes the choir of TU Braunschweig. Its conductor Johannes Höing sang in the RJC during his youth and then made a career as a conductor. Two young choirs come together with all their energy and enthusiasm, so the title CHORFEST is certainly not an exaggeration. Look forward to an extremely varied and colorful program and a lot of youthful energy!

Entry: 14:00 hours

Patrick Grahl – Tenor, & Daniel Heide – Piano

Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) – Song cycle "To the Distant Beloved" op. 98

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) – On Wings of Song op. 34, 2
Autumn Song op. 84, 2
Reed Song op. 71, 4
Venetian Gondola Song op. 57, 5
The Moon op. 86, 5
Travel Song op. 34, 6
Night Song op. 71, 6

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) – The Son of the Muse op. 92, 1, D 764
Spark of Heaven, (Posthumous) D 651
The Wanderer op. 65, 2, D 649
To My Heart, (Posthumous) D 860
On the Lake op. 92, 2, D 543
At Dusk, (Posthumous) D 799
The Little Bell of the Feather op. 80, 2, D 871
Swan Song op. 23, 3, D 744
Ganymede op. 19, 3, D 544
Welcome and Farewell op. 56, 1, D 767

Concert of Emotions

with Ronny Weiland

Ronny Weiland, the singer with the deep goosebump-inducing voice, is going on a tour in Germany with his new program "Concert of Emotions."

The idea for the new show came from the audience.

In many conversations and letters, the audience thanked Ronny Weiland for his songs that are good for the soul, and for experiencing each concert full of feelings and emotions.

The "Concert of Emotions" includes the great successes of the masters and classical melodies.

You can hear, among others, "Ode to Joy," "Ave Maria," and the song of the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from "Nabucco."

Memories of childhood and youth will be awakened when Ronny sings our beautiful old German folk songs, songs that are known from home and learned in school, songs that accompany us for a lifetime.

Furthermore, Ronny sings titles that he has composed himself ("Praying Hands," "Give Parents Something Back") and is sure to fulfill the guests' wishes when he performs the famous "Volga Song" from Franz Lehár's operetta "The Tsarevich."

Weiland impresses above all with his magnificent voice and today is one of the few artists who still present this music for a mature audience.

The trained master stonemason received great support from the management of his great role model, "Ivan Rebroff," at the beginning of his career. They recognized the potential in the Thuringian and immediately established a connection to Ivan Konsulov in Switzerland, who further trained Ronny in singing.

When visitors express their gratitude at the end of a concert, shed a tear or two, and spontaneously hug Ronny, it becomes clear how he repeatedly touches the hearts of people with his unique voice and down-to-earth nature!

Look forward to this musical experience.

Photographer: Hartwig Mähler

Doors open at 3 PM

With unbridled joy in playing, captivating interpretations, and an outstanding artistic level, the State Youth Orchestra of Saxony-Anhalt has been delighting audiences and critics alike since 1992.

Twice a year, in February and August, young talents aged 13-23 come together from all parts of the state to rehearse demanding works from the great symphonic orchestral literature and subsequently perform them together on stage. This valuable treasure of experience is for many musicians one of the decisive impulses to understand music as a calling. The working phases are under the artistic direction of Michael Wendeberg, who is supported by tutors from various professional orchestras in central Germany.

Simultaneously with the concert, the music education program in Michaelstein offers a free music workshop for children aged 6 to 13, during which part of the concert will also be heard. Please select the corresponding ticket.

Photo: © Gert Mothes

Admission from: 3:30 PM

Concert of Emotions

with Ronny Weiland

Ronny Weiland, the singer with the deep goosebump-inducing voice, is going on a tour throughout Germany with his new program "Concert of Emotions".

The idea for the new show came from the audience.

In many conversations and letters, the audience thanked Ronny Weiland for his songs being good for the soul, allowing them to experience every concert full of feelings and emotions.

The "Concert of Emotions" includes the great successes of the masters and classical melodies.

Among others, you will hear "Ode to Joy", "Ave Maria", and the song of the prisoner's chorus from "Nabucco".

Memories of childhood and youth will be awakened as Ronny sings our beautiful old German folk songs that one knows from home and learned in school, songs that accompany one throughout life.

Furthermore, Ronny sings titles that come from his own pen ("Praying Hands", "Give Back to Parents") and guarantees to fulfill the wishes of all guests when he performs the well-known "Song of the Volga Boatmen" from Franz Lehar's operetta "The Tsarevich".

Weiland impresses primarily with his magnificent voice and today belongs to one of the few artists who still present this music for the more mature audience.

The trained master stonemason received great support from the management of his great idol "Ivan Rebroff" at the beginning of his career. They recognized the talent in the Thuringian and immediately established a connection to Ivan Konsulov in Switzerland, who further trained Ronny in singing.

When visitors thank him at the end of a concert, shedding a tear moved, and spontaneously hug Ronny, it becomes clear how he repeatedly touches the hearts of people with his unique voice and down-to-earth nature!

Look forward to this musical experience.

Photographer: Hartwig Mähler

Doors open at 3:30 pm.

Experience the best hits of the incomparable Swedish cult band ABBA live at "ABBA on Stage", with around 400 million records sold, making them one of the most successful bands of all time!

Let yourself be transported back to the era of bell-bottoms and platform shoes for 2 1/2 hours. In authentic costumes, our artists bring back the disco era with hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia" for one evening.

Become part of an unforgettable evening, up close with Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny, and Agnetha, and embark on a journey into the musical world of ABBA.

Doors open: 7:00 pm

In January 1987, they stood for the first time - without western money, but in the front row with Dieter Hildebrandt, Gerhardt Polt, and Werner Schneyder - on a stage on the other side of the wall. From there, they moved across all the small stage scenes of Zurich, Basel, West Berlin, in the East German embassies of Bonn and Budapest, on the cabaret stages of Herkuleskeule, Distel, and Pfeffermühle, adorned with awards and pursued by Bavarian, WDR, and East German TV cameras. When Stumph was called by the film industry, Schaller with his texts & Schulze with his songs at the piano on their guest appearances across the new Germany became synonymous with East German cabaret in a mix of loud fun and quiet reflection. They celebrated their beloved farewell performance seven years ago. Now they meet once again, reminisce, sing, talk, play, and prove how young and politically relevant they still are as cabaret grandpas.

We cordially invite you to this cabaret guest performance!

Admission: 6:30 PM

Culinary delight and thrills: Guests at Am Kloster Eck in the Refectory in Walkenried are in for a treat: exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The COMEDY Kriminal Dinner – a delicious multi-course meal in a stylish ambiance framed by a crime story:

"Comedy Crime Dinner in the style of Louis de Funès"

A turbulent heist comedy

Who doesn't know him, Europe's most popular film comedian? Louis de Funès - actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director.

Experience with "The Annoying Corpse" a revival of the choleric "Fufu" and witness him trying to maintain control despite the pesky corpse.

Things are not going smoothly at the restaurant "Chez Fufu". With great difficulty, a temporary waiter has been found who doesn't run away at the first sign of trouble. And now this: The restaurant tester from the famous Michelin Gastronomy Guide has announced his visit. Of course, nothing can go wrong... But it does...

Ludovic Cruchot is quickly promoted and tasked with handling the situation. The choleric policeman eagerly sets out to solve the case. In the process, he also attempts to address other violations and restore order and discipline in the police station...

No way! Oh my goodness!!!!

The enticing multi-course meal is served and created by the kitchen team at Am Kloster Eck in the Refectory. The thrill for your nerves and palate begins at 7 p.m., with admission starting at 6:30 p.m.

Admission: 6:30 p.m. / Menu and theater play are included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

Magic Dinner: Let yourself be enchanted culinarily!

Are you an absolute fan of magic and sorcery? Can you do magic yourself or would you like to learn? Do you love puzzles and inexplicable events? Then the Magic Dinner with Pat Trickster is just right for you. In addition to breathtaking magic tricks and magical performances, a delicious menu awaits the guests, which enchants the palate and rounds off the evening. The magic show ensures astonishment, surprises, and unbelieving looks...

Included in the price:
*Seat reservation
*Apéritif
*Multi-course menu
*Magical entertainment

No admission before 6:00 pm / Starts at 6:30 pm

The Johnny Cash Show - by The Cashbags
A Tour Called Love 2024/25

It's incredible, but true: Johnny Cash is back! The legend of the "Man in Black," one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of the best-selling artists of all time with one billion albums sold worldwide, lives on in the Cashbags. Nothing is simply copied here, and yet everything is authentic, live, and just like back then. Fans of this music and era must experience this!

The role of Johnny Cash is embodied by the native American Robert Tyson, who vocally and visually comes so astonishingly close to his idol that one believes they are experiencing the original. Alongside Robert Tyson, singer Valeska Kunath from Coburg shines as June Carter Cash, while Stephan Ckoehler, David Seezen, and Tobias Fuchs star as the infamous backup trio "The Tennessee Three."

Of course, the current "A TOUR CALLED LOVE" Tour 2024/25, lovingly designed in detail by Coswig's Cash specialist Stephan Ckoehler, also orients itself in sound, appearance, and stage design to the relevant, world-renowned concerts and faithfully delivers all the classics from "I Walk the Line" to "Ring of Fire," "Jackson," and "Hurt" in an exhilarating two-hour live show, inspired by the historic TV programs with guest contributions from other world stars. Additional highlights include time travel to the rockabilly sound of the 1950s and the charming duet of June with Johnny Cash's guitarist, "Bob Wootton." Songs from the "American Recordings" will be celebrated in a special acoustic section.

After 15 busy years on behalf of the "Man in Black" with countless tours and shows in front of more than 500,000 enthusiastic fans in Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Romania, and Holland, the Cashbags are excited to announce new dates for the 2024/25 season!

DIE GROSSE JOHANN STRAUSS REVUE

The Vienna Waltz Orchestra, internationally renowned soloists, and a charming ballet will transport you to the fantastic world of the waltz king Johann Strauss.

Let yourself be swept away by the intoxicating sounds of world-famous waltzes, marches, and polkas, brought to life under the virtuosic direction of the charismatic conductor and standing violinist Rafael Regilio, and experience a musical journey full of passion and emotions.

The musicians of the Vienna Waltz Orchestra, who have already performed on many stages worldwide, will play for you the most beautiful melodies of the great master of operetta such as "On the Beautiful Blue Danube," the "Emperor Waltz," or "Viennese Blood."

The orchestra is supported by the magnificent voices of the soloists. To the sounds of the waltz, the ballet dances with graceful choreography, emphasizing the magic and uniqueness of this music. Let yourself be captivated by the production full of wit and charm, and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Admission: 2:30 PM

A shadow theater that outshines everything - Die Mobilés
Over a million delighted spectators!
The Mobilés have been in the global spotlight with Moving Shadows ever since they have consistently stood on the winner's podium at talent shows. Wherever they perform, they are enthusiastically celebrated. The media and the audience agree: A shadow theater that outshines everything! LIGHTS OUT - SPOT ON! Our world concerns us all! Therefore, the artists continue with their current program "Our World!" exactly where they have electrified their fans so far: It is even more poetic, creative, and astonishing. It visualizes both the sunny and shady sides of our world in an incredible combination of lightness, precision, poetry, comedy, dance, acrobatics, art, and movement.
In 2020, the Cologne ensemble celebrated its 40th anniversary with a new program, which was extended until 2023 due to the pandemic. It was clear that the time was ripe for new adventures from the shadow world. The result is "Our World!". The Mobilés have once again staged a splendid feast for the senses with their Moving Shadows. Loving, suffering, dancing, turning, poetic, and funny, they enchant their audience - in black, white, and in color. Shadows that inspire the world. They have fascinated, touched, and delighted their audience since their founding. The highlight of many awards: Winning the French Supertalent in Paris.
At the world's largest comedy festival "Juste pour rire" in Montreal, they thrilled not only the live audience and TV viewers but also the jury with Moving Shadows. They won two out of a total of six awards, the "Creativity Award," and the Audience Award "Winners of the Hearts." No other group has achieved this in the 40-year history of the festival.
Seven artists, one screen, plus light and music, that's all that's needed for a dreamy journey. With delicate images, the artists, dancers, and mimes captivate their audience. The Moving Shadows create with astonishing precision and surprising lightness a poetic series of images from flowing bodies, whirl into the light with vigor, and disappear again into the mysterious depth of space. Behind the screen, their bodies merge into landscapes, animals, and buildings. The result in front of the screen: An enchanted audience.
Immerse yourself in this magical shadow world and enjoy an award-winning show of the highest class on February 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the Harz Cultural and Congress Center in Wernigerode!

Doors open: 7:00 p.m.

The criminal dinner ‘Der Polterabend-Killer’ – this is a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish atmosphere framed by an exciting criminal case, taking place at the Mythenresort Heimdall in Thale.

The bachelor party of Madlen and Dennis is supposed to be an unforgettable highlight. With friends, relatives, and colleagues, the young couple wants to celebrate their upcoming marriage.

However, right in the middle of the celebration, a terrible incident occurs. A rather important guest has been murdered. Luckily, the bride's father Hans-Peter Windisch is a police chief inspector and amateur hunter.

Together with his friend, criminal commissioner Schimpanski, he wants to catch the culprit to save his daughter's bachelor party.

With a lot of humor, you will conduct the investigations. Will the two investigators succeed in solving the case?

The multi-course menu will be served by the gastro team of the Mythenresort Heimdall, which guarantees thrills for nerves and palate. Doors open at 18:30 – the event begins at 19:00.

Admission: 18:30 / Multi-course menu and theater piece are included in the price / Table and seating will be assigned on-site

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This time, the Landesjugendbigband, led by Ralf Hesse, will present an innovative and inspiring program that promotes the artistic development and visibility of young female jazz musicians. New works have been composed specifically for this program – a unique opportunity to celebrate their premiere.

Concurrent with the concert, the music education program in Michaelstein offers a free music workshop for children aged 6 to 13, which also includes attending a part of the concert.

Photo rights: Landesmusikrat Sachsen-Anhalt
Copyright: Julian Thiemermann

Entrance 15:30