Guido Wacht

Mayor of Konz

Dear residents, dear music lovers,
We have eleven days of chamber music ahead of us in Konz and the surrounding area, and I am delighted to welcome you to the 2026 Konz Music Festival.
Set amidst our beautiful wine region, you can look forward to performances by top-class artists as well as impressive young musicians, who will treat you to unforgettable concert experiences at extraordinary venues with a unique atmosphere.
Our long-standing partnerships with Konz Grammar School, the International Organ Days in Konz and Haus Beda in Bitburg once again enrich the varied programme of this year’s festival.
My special thanks go to the festival’s numerous supporters and sponsors, who make this event possible, to the Vogel als Prophet association, which plays a key role in shaping the festival, and, last but not least, to our esteemed artistic director Niall Brown.
Join me in looking forward to a truly special festival that so beautifully combines musical culture, social interaction and enjoyment in our municipality, and please enjoy the concerts.

Niall Brown

Artistic Director

Welcome to the 2026 Konz Music Festival Where Virtuosity Meets the Vine
​It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Konz Music Festival – a festival where first-class chamber music meets the finest wines of this beautiful region. Here, unforgettable concerts and meaningful encounters come to life.
Set against the unique backdrop of the Stefan Müller Winery in Krettnach, Denise Benda, Elisabeth Perry and Richard Wolfe will join me in opening the festival with works by Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms. This will be followed by a romantic evening of intense musical dialogue between Beethoven and Schubert, featuring the Duo Trüb Brown. ‘East meets West’ promises an impressive concert for violin, piano and string quartet, featuring Grammy-nominated Joseph Moog, the Franco-Luxembourgish violinist
Sandrine Cantoreggi and the young Japanese Integra Quartet, prize-winners of the 2022 ARD Competition. The multi award-winning Orelon Piano Trio presents music full of expressiveness and depth at the St. Nikolaus Church, featuring works by Amanda Röntgen-Maier and friends.
Once again we look forward to our collaborative concerts: Jennifer Yu, Seohyen Kim and David Stromberg will be performing at Haus Beda in Bitburg, the Konz Grammar School Big Band will bring swinging sounds to the Margarethenhof Winery, and a festive organ concert featuring Matthias Zeller and Daniel Schmahl on trumpet will be held at the St. Nikolaus Church.
We place particular emphasis on supporting young international musicians and are delighted to present two ‘Young Talents’ concerts: the young Italian Rinaldo Trio will perform at ‘Klassik in der Factory’ in Trier, whilst the international Exira Quartet – founded in Berlin in 2025 – will give a matinee concert at the Rochuskapelle, Nittel.
A multifaceted festival awaits you full of inspiration, virtuosity and memorable musical moments. We warmly invite you to join us and
enjoy together.