Welcome message to our patron:
Minister President Dr Markus Söder, MdL
We are delighted to welcome Dr Markus Söder, MdL, as patron of this year’s Collegium Musicum. As Minister President of the Free State of Bavaria, Dr Söder, MdL not only has an outstanding political career, but also a deep connection to culture and the promotion of young talent.
The Collegium Musicum is a renowned music academy that has been bringing together young musicians from all over the world since 1958 to develop and refine their skills in an inspiring environment. Under the patronage of Markus Söder, we are committed to the promotion of musical education and the cultivation of artistic traditions.
Our programme offers participants the opportunity to work with experienced conductors and lecturers, to experience orchestral and chamber music at the highest level and to develop their skills in an intensive educational environment. The Collegium Musicum Summer Academy is known and appreciated far beyond the borders of Bavaria and has already produced numerous talented musicians.
On behalf of the entire Collegium Musicum e. V., we would like to thank Dr Markus Söder, MdL, for his support. His commitment to the promotion of culture and his personal interest in music are an inspiration to us all.
We are grateful for his patronage and look forward to experiencing a successful and inspiring summer academy with his support.
Collegium Musicum – Schloss Pommersfelden
Christian Thielemann, Klaus Thunemann, Marie-Luise Neunecker, Hans-Jörg Schellenberger, Roswitha Staege, Rainer Kussmaul, Othmar Mága, Lutz Herbig, Imogen Cooper…! All these world-famous musicians have taken part in the Summer Academy Collegium Musicum Schloss Pommersfelden, either as students, teachers, or conductors. They all have contributed to the summer academy’s recognized place on the music scene. It is known as the third oldest event of its kind in Europe. Since its inauguration in 1958 by Dr. Karl Count of Schönborn-Wiesentheid, the International Summer Academy has enjoyed an outstanding reputation worldwide.
Every year, young musicians aged 18 to 28 are invited to apply for participation. The selected applicants receive classes as well as room and board. The association covers the costs of their stay. Schloss Weissenstein in Pommersfelden has been turned into a museum, and its owners, the Count and Countess of Schönborn-Wiesentheid, open its doors for the entire duration of the Summer Academy.
The “Music Academy-Orchestra”
At the beginning of the summer academy, a practice session for string and wind instrument players takes place with a piece of their choice to determine the concertmaster, the section leaders and the placement of lecterns. The young musicians have the opportunity to work with experienced conductors and music teachers. The program is not only designed for pleasure, it also carries a pedagogical value and enables the students to experience the life of professional musicians for four weeks.
Every week, a different program is rehearsed and presented to an audience at weekends.
Life at the castle
Schloss Weissenstein was built as a Baroque summer residence for the prince-bishop and archbishop Lothar Franz of Schönborn at the beginning of the 18th century. The castle, a renowned tourist destination, is still used as a private summer residence by Paul Count of Schönborn and his family and hosts the summer academy for four weeks.
Leisure time
The unique atmosphere of the castle, the beautiful park and its deer, and the rural landscape enchant anyone with an eye for beauty and artistic sensitivity. It is ideally situated for daily excursions to Bamberg or Nürnberg. Students can also relax at the local lake and nearby swimming pool.
Room & Board
Participants are accommodated in the castle and its adjoining buildings. They have to pay for their own travel expenses. An enthusiastic kitchen staff is responsible for preparing delicious meals. Free beverages, a washing machine, dryer and iron are at the students’ disposal whenever needed!
Concert programme
Piano recital with Rafael Kyrychenko
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943): Moments Musicaux op 16
Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915): Sonata n. 5
Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881): Bilder einer Ausstellung
Chamber concert – we introduce ourselves
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Piano Quartet in G minor
Carl Reinicke(1824-1910): Sonata Udine for flute and piano
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Fantasiestücke for violoncello and piano
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Horn Trio – first and last movement; Hungarian Dances, four hands
Orchestra concert (in partnership with the Lions Club)
Luigi Boccerini (1743-1805): The House of the Devil
Giovanni Bottessini (1821-1889): Konzert für Kontrabass und Orchester h-Moll – Allegro, Andante, Allegro
Jacques Ibert (1890-1962): Hommage an Mozart
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963): Sinfonietta – Allegro con fuoco, Molto vivace, Andante cantabile, Très vite et très gai
Kontrabass: Bohdan Shust
Dirigent: Fabrice Ballon
Orchestra concert
Luigi Boccerini (1743-1805): The House of the Devil
Giovanni Bottessini (1821-1889): Konzert für Kontrabass und Orchester h-Moll – Allegro, Andante, Allegro
Jacques Ibert (1890-1962): Hommage an Mozart
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963): Sinfonietta – Allegro con fuoco, Molto vivace, Andante cantabile, Très vite et très gai
Kontrabass: Bohdan Shust
Dirigent: Fabrice Ballon
Orchestra concert (In partnership with the Sparkasse)
Luigi Boccerini (1743-1805): The House of the Devil
Giovanni Bottessini (1821-1889): Konzert für Kontrabass und Orchester h-Moll – Allegro, Andante, Allegro
Jacques Ibert (1890-1962): Hommage an Mozart
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963): Sinfonietta – Allegro con fuoco, Molto vivace, Andante cantabile, Très vite et très gai
Kontrabass: Bohdan Shust
Dirigent: Fabrice Ballon
Our international musicians present sounds from their homeland
The students present their musical home countries
Chamber concert – A Romantic Evening
Jean Francaix (1912-1997): Quintet for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn no. 1
Caesar Franck (1822-1890): Piano Quintet Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Sextet op.18
Children’s concert
Camille Saint-Saens (1835 – 1921)
The Carnival of the Animals – A suite for children
Orchestra concert (In partnership with the Fürstlich Castell’sche Bank)
Maurice Ravel (1875-1935): Le Tombeau de Couperin – Prélude Vif, Forlane Allegretto, Menuett Allegro moderato, Rigaudon Assez vif
Richard Strauss (1864-1949): Konzert für Horn und Orchester Es-Dur, op.11 – Allegro, Andante, Allegro
Felix Mendelssohn Bartoldy (1809-1847): Symphonie Nr. 3 a Moll, op.56 – Andante con moto, Allegro un poco agitato, Vivace non troppo, Adagio, Allegro vivacissimo, Allegro maestoso
Horn: Greta Deri
Dirigent: Dorian Keilhack
Orchestra concert
Maurice Ravel (1875-1935): Le Tombeau de Couperin – Prélude Vif, Forlane Allegretto, Menuett Allegro moderato, Rigaudon Assez vif
Richard Strauss (1864-1949): Konzert für Horn und Orchester Es-Dur, op.11 – Allegro, Andante, Allegro
Felix Mendelssohn Bartoldy (1809-1847): Symphonie Nr. 3 a Moll, op.56 – Andante con moto, Allegro un poco agitato, Vivace non troppo, Adagio, Allegro vivacissimo, Allegro maestoso
Horn: Greta Deri
Dirigent: Dorian Keilhack
Orchestra concert – Open air in the castle courtyard with baroque fireworks (In partnership with the Raiffeisenbank)
Excerpts from:
- Maurice Ravel (1875-1935): Le Tombeau de Couperin
- Richard Strauss (1864-1949): Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E flat major, op.11
- Felix Mendelssohn Bartoldy (1809-1847): Symphony No. 3 in A minor, op.56
- Johann Strauss (1825-1899): Polkas and waltzes
- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): “Fireworks Music”
Horn: Greta Deri
Conductor: Dorian Keilhack
Orchestra concert
Maurice Ravel (1875-1935): Le Tombeau de Couperin – Prélude Vif, Forlane Allegretto, Menuett Allegro moderato, Rigaudon Assez vif
Richard Strauss (1864-1949): Konzert für Horn und Orchester Es-Dur, op.11 – Allegro, Andante, Allegro
Felix Mendelssohn Bartoldy (1809-1847): Symphonie Nr. 3 a Moll, op.56 – Andante con moto, Allegro un poco agitato, Vivace non troppo, Adagio, Allegro vivacissimo, Allegro maestoso
Horn: Greta Deri
Dirigent: Dorian Keilhack
Devout evening music in the castle chapel
Chorales, church songs, sacred works
Chamber concert – Mozart evening in Pommersfelden
Divertimento KV 136 in D major for strings
Serenade ES major KV 375 for winds
Duo Violin and Viola KV 423
A little night music KV525
Orchestra concert
Gioachino Rossini(1792-1868): La Scala di Seta, Ouvertüre
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959): Rhapsody, Concerto für Viola und Orchester, H337
Ludwig van Beethoven (1771-1827): Symphony No. 4 B-Dur, Op. 60 – Adagio, Allegro, Vivace, Adagio, Menuetto, Trio, Allegro vivace, un poco meno, allegro, Allegro ma non troppo
Viola: Gilvan Calsolari
Conductor: Michelangelo Galeati
Orchestra concert
Gioachino Rossini(1792-1868): La Scala di Seta, Ouvertüre
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959): Rhapsody, Concerto für Viola und Orchester, H337
Ludwig van Beethoven (1771-1827): Symphony No. 4 B-Dur, Op. 60 – Adagio, Allegro, Vivace, Adagio, Menuetto, Trio, Allegro vivace, un poco meno, allegro, Allegro ma non troppo
Viola: Gilvan Calsolari
Conductor: Michelangelo Galeati
Chamber concert – Baroque evening
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Spring from Four Seasons and Bassoon Concerto
Works from the music archive of the Counts Schönborn-Wiesentheid Library with inclusion of the castle’s Steinmeyer organ
Chamber concert “Our stars of tomorrow”
One of the highlights of the Summer Academy –
We present prizewinners of national and international competitions
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Trio in B flat major for piano, clarinet and violoncello, op.11
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): String Quartet op.12,1
Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): Piano Trio in A minor op.50 (50′)
Orchestra concert
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Variations on a theme by Haydn op.56a
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Piano Concerto in A major KV488
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809): Symphony No.104 London, Adagio-Allegro, Andante, Menuetto. Allegro, Finale. Spiritoso
Piano: Rafael Kyrychenko
Conductor: José Luis Gutiérrez
Orchestra concert
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Variations on a theme by Haydn op.56a
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Piano Concerto in A major KV488
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809): Symphony No.104 London, Adagio-Allegro, Andante, Menuetto. Allegro, Finale. Spiritoso
Piano: Rafael Kyrychenko
Conductor: José Luis Gutiérrez
Tickets 2024
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Membership
Collegium Musicum Schloss Pommersfelden is a summer music academy for the promotion of young talent. At the academy, gifted young musicians have the opportunity to further their musical studies, develop their personalities and collaborate with other artists.
The castle’s baroque marble hall provides a unique setting for the young artists, who are given the opportunity to perform for an audience in orchestras and chamber music ensembles. In the inspiring atmosphere at Schloss Pommersfelden, young musicians who meet at the academy are sure to make a positive and personally enriching experience.
On the basis of a decision by the Bamberg finance department dated 25 September 1980, Collegium Musicum Schloss Pommersfelden, a registered association founded in 1958, is recognized as a non-profit organization and is therefore exempt from corporate tax pursuant to Corporate Tax Act (Körperschaftsteuergesetz KStG) § 5, para. 1, item 9, and from trade tax pursuant to Commercial Tax Act (Gewerbesteuergesetz GewStG) § 3, item 6.
The professional development of talented young musicians is recognized as particularly worthy of promotion pursuant to the Income Tax Implementation Regulations (EStDV) Section A, no. 4, proviso 1 of Art. 48. Donation receipts for tax purposes may therefore be issued for donations made to the Collegium Musicum Schloss Pommersfelden.
Two types of memberships:
The minimum annual membership fee is € 50 for individual members and € 76 for organizations under public or private law.
Every year, members receive the program by mail 14 days before tickets go on sale – and an opportunity to secure the best seats before they are made available to the public.
The minimum annual membership fee for supporting members is € 200.
Supporting members receive the program as described above and also benefit from preferred seating from a reserved section up to three weeks before the start of the concert series.
Fees and donations should be transferred to the following account:
Raiffeisenbank Ebrachgrund (IBAN: DE46 7706 9091 0000 1262 25.)
Membership fees and donations are tax deductible.
Directions
How to find us
If travelling by car, the Pommersfelden freeway exit is the shortest route to Schloss Pommersfelden.
