Friday, August 20, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'Opening Concert'

 Church of St. Nicholas, Konz

Experience romance, elegance, and passion with intoxicating works by Chopin and Saint-Saëns. Master cellist Alexander Hülshoff and star pianist Joseph Moog invite you to the festive opening of the 2021 Konz Music Festival. The evening in the "Tent of God among men," the unique St. Nicholas Church, will be recorded live by SWR2 and broadcast later.

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Saturday, August 21, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'Piano Power'

Open air concert at the Saar-Moselle estuary in Konz

Piano sounds of the highest class, masterfully interpreted by the pianistic cross-border artists Kai Adomeit and Joseph Moog.
The picturesque venue at the confluence of the Saar and Moselle rivers will be transformed into an open-air stage. Let yourself be enchanted by the atmosphere and experience a diverse keyboard firework display on the two exquisite Steinway grand pianos from Pianohaus Hübner.

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Sunday, August 22, 2021, 11:00 a.m.
Finnish Soulscapes | 'Matinée Ensemble Presence'

Contemporaneum, Oberbillig | Lerchenweg 26, 54331 Oberbillig
In cooperation with the Society for Contemporary Sound Art Trier eV

In the Ensemble Presence musicians have come together to in different and often unusual line-ups, especially thededicated to contemporary music. In addition to works by Jean Sibelius, the ensemble will also perform stunning works by composers Kaija Saariaho and Kalevi Aho, both of whom have had a major influence on contemporary music in Finland.

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Sunday, August 22, 2021, 5:00 PM
'Pianoreed - A Classic Friendship'

Cantzheim Winery, Kanzem - Open Air Concert | In case of bad weather, a "Wandel-Koncert" will take place in various rooms of the winery

Classical and jazz. 'Pianoreed' – this unique interplay of piano and oboe represents a new perspective on familiar melodies: easily accessible, unusual, and inspiring. A sonic synthesis of tradition and modernity – through friendship.

Pianist and composer Charles Herrig in a double act with oboist, author, winner of the Aachen Cultural Prize and “Oboe Doctor” Marc Schaeferdiek.

The two musicians come from very different worlds: Herrig lives jazz –

As a trained oboist and professor for oboe playing, Schaeferdiek inspires not only in

artistic expression, but also with technical finesse and sound perfection; among othersfor the WDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Cologne and songwriter Reinhard Mey.

At the picturesque Cantzheim winery they present melodies of the

different genre worlds: Whether Jazz (“La Mer”, “Fly Me to the Moon”), Latin (“Masque nada”, “Orfeu Negro”), classical music (“Liebestraum”, “Eine kleine Nachtmusik”, “Carmen”)or the music of Netflix series like “Outlander” – Marc and Charles interprettogether they are as thrilling as they are surprising.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 5:00 PM
'The Carnival of Animals'

Arcades of St. Bruno Monastery, Konz-Karthaus (open-air)

In case of bad weather the concert will take place in the church of St. Nicholas in Konz.

With the "Carnival of the Animals," children, young people, and adults alike can experience the world-famous classic by Camille Saint-Saens live and in the open air. Benjamin Schäfer of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg will guide the young talents of the Master Academy through the diverse work. Pianist Kai Adomeit will take on the role of narrator and read his own entertaining text.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'Moog & Friends'

Church of St. Peter, Wincheringen

Join Joseph Moog and the woodwind soloists of the State Philharmonic on a musical treasure hunt: The six musicians, friends of the ensemble, will present Mozart's legendary Quintet for Piano and Woodwinds alongside a romantic gem by the Austrian composer Ludwig Thuille. The excellent acoustics of St. Peter's Church in Wincheringen provide the perfect soundscape for this unusual expedition into the realm of sound.

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Thursday, August 26, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'Guest Concert Master Academy'

Church of St. Helena, Losheim

In cooperation with the city of Losheim

For a quarter of a century, the Konzer Summer Academy was an integral part of theSaarobermosel cultural scene.This year, this institution is finally being revived and will find a prestigious continuation with today's performance by the young international talents of the new Master Academy. Hear the most beautiful works of chamber music interpreted by the stars of tomorrow, today. Prepared by the award-winning teachers of the 2021 Konz Music Festival for violin (Elisabeth Perry), viola (Richard Wolfe), Niall Brown (cello), Christopher Hastings (percussion), and Joseph Moog (piano), the young musicians will come together for a joint performance. -> Evening program

Tickets are available at the Tourist Information in Losheim am Stausee and online at www.losheim-saarschleifenland.de/Sehen-Erleben/Veranstaltungen.

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'The Twiolins' - Eight Seasons'

Waldbühne, Konz-Roscheid (open-air)

BIn case of bad weather the concert will take place in the church of St. Nikolaus in Konz.

Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' meet eleven spirited tangos by Astor Piazzolla. TheTwiolins – unstoppable by any genre boundaries – dare a spectacular combination and create their own, new 'Eight Seasons'.

Where else can you experience the musical seasons better than on the forest stage in Konz Roscheid, in the middle of nature.

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Friday, August 27, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'Spotlight Young Musicians' - Festive final concert of the Master Academy

Church of St. Nicholas Konz

For a quarter of a century, the Konzer Summer Academy was an integral part of theSaarobermosel cultural scene.This year, this institution is finally revived and will findwith today's appearance of the internationalyoung talents of the new Master Academy acrowning conclusion of the Academy 2021. Listen to themost beautiful works of chamber musicinterpreted by the stars of tomorrow today. At the end of theIn the evening you will find theaward-winning teachers for violin (Elisabeth Perry), viola (Richard Wolfe), Niall Brown(violoncello), Christopher Hastings (drums) and Joseph Moog (piano) to play togetherperformance together.-> Evening program

Saturday, August 28, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'KonzMusicFestival @ Van Volxem Vol.I'

Van Volxem Winery, Wiltingen|Open-air concert(rain protection is provided in case of bad weather)

sponsored by KAUTZ Starkstrom-Anlagen GmbH

Luxembourg Jazz Orchestra directed by Ernie Hammes

Konz Music Festival @ Van Volxem, Part I. - When premium jazz from Luxembourg is played for the first time on the incomparableA magical evening is guaranteed when the band from the neighboring country playswide range and offers everything from classic big band sounds to sensitive bossa novas and soulfulBallads, everything a jazz fan desires. For your physical well-being, four house wines and aselected flying buffet by Jörg Linden.

Sunday, August 29, 2021; 7:30 p.m.

'KonzMusicFestival @ Van Volxem Vol. II' |sponsored by Möbel Martin

Van Volxem Winery, Wiltingen | Open-air concert (rain protection is provided in case of bad weather)

German State Philharmonic Orchestra Rhineland-Palatinate

Konz Music Festival @ Van Volxem, Part II. - The German State Philharmonic is known as a migratory bird and occursunder its remarkable Chief Conductor Michael Francis, performs all over the world. For the first time, theThe most important orchestra in Rhineland-Palatinate is now coming to the Konz Music Festival. In the unique ambience of theAt the Van Volxem winery, classical masterpieces unfold their magic. Joseph Moog will be the soloist in Mozart'sA Grammy nominee will be heard performing the famous Piano Concerto in D minor.

The enjoyment of four fine wines fromHouse is flanked by the selected Flying Buffet by Jörg Linden and rounds off this festive event culinaryaway.

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Sunday, August 29, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
'Piano Recital William Cuthbertson'

Haus Beda, Bitburg

In cooperation with the Dr. Hanns Simon Foundation

Tickets online at: www.haus-beda.de

and at the box office.