GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best concerts tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
90-minute gala concert in Dresden Zwinger’s Baroque Wallpavillon with the DRESDNER RESIDENZ ORCHESTER and classics from Vivaldi to Mozart.
“Absolutely beautiful evening of music. Well worth every penny”
Hear Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven at Berlin’s Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church with organ, soprano, and violin. 70 minutes.
“The acoustics could’ve been better but otherwise, great show.”
Hear Bach, Mozart, and more in Munich’s Hofkapelle at the Residenz Palace. One hour, great acoustics, and a chilly chapel.
“Beautiful location Beautiful music Perfect concert !”
Salzburg river cruise and Mozart concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg, with dinner in the Panorama restaurant or VIP option.
“Overall it was a great opportunity to see Salzburg from the river, eat some good food and enjoy some Mozart. What I didn’t understand is why they couldn’t have had a guide because it was at times confusing going from 1 part of the city to another. I certainly don’t think a guide was necessary…”
Hear Mozart-style favorites in Salzburg’s Fortress Hohensalzburg’s Golden Hall, with round-trip funicular access and sweeping night views.
“Very scenic venue for some historic music. Intimate gathering with maybe seats for 200. Drinks offered for a fee.”
A 1-hour classical concert in Munich’s Hofkapelle, where Mozart once performed, with holiday programs by the Residenz Soloists.
“Excelente!”
A two-hour classical gala in Munich’s Cuvilliés Theatre, a Rococo masterpiece tied to Mozart and even Napoleon.
“It was a unique, excellent experience in a festive atmosphere at the wonderful Cuvilliés Theatre, one of the most beautiful and important Rococo theatres in Europe. The Residenz soloists masterfully performed music by Rossini, Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms, Johann Strauss (Son).”
A 2-hour chamber concert in Munich’s Max-Joseph Hall at the Residenz with the Residence-Soloists, featuring Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, and more.
“It was a beautiful performance in a stunning setting.”
90-minute Christmas concert in Dresden’s Zwinger Wallpavillon with the Dresden Residenz Orchestra playing Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart.
Classical concerts at Berlin’s Bode Museum in the Gobelin Room. Museum entry included, 90 minutes with a break, easy ticket pickup.
“Excellent concert!”
A 2-hour festive concert at Munich’s Schleißheim Palace with the Residence-Soloists, featuring Vivaldi through Gershwin in regal Baroque rooms.
“Excellent music and memorable evening Great value for money”
A 2-hour Star Concert inside Munich Residenz’s Hercules Hall. Hear Beethoven and more in superb acoustics near Odeonsplatz.
“Break provision should be optimized”
Festive classical concert in Munich’s rebuilt All Saints’ Court Church with Residenz soloists and assigned seating. Two hours.
Berlin landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Wall, told with live guitar, singing, and violin on a 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Really great”
90 minutes of opera and classical masterworks in Aurora Hall at Köpenick Palace, with free museum entry and a $33 ticket.
“La música estuvo formidable, pero las condiciones de la sala dejaban bastante que desear, ya que no tenía ninguna refrigeración y hacía un calor excesivo. Graciad”
