GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 12 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.
“The concert was great. Should be better explain how to get to the place”
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.
“It was incredible beautiful! A gift for the soul! They continued playing after an hour. Very generous! Every musician were very talent.”
Salzburg river cruise and Mozart concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg, with dinner in the Panorama restaurant or VIP option.
“People should know about the 300 steep stone steps that have to be traversed to access the concert. For anyone this could be challenging. As an able but older person I found this exgausting. Had I known about the 300 steps I would not have booked this activity.”
Hear Mozart-style favorites in Salzburg’s Fortress Hohensalzburg’s Golden Hall, with round-trip funicular access and sweeping night views.
“The experience was lovely! A warm full room in a cold NYE. The free cable car rides are helpful in entering the venue.”
A 1-hour classical concert in Munich’s Hofkapelle, where Mozart once performed, with holiday programs by the Residenz Soloists.
“A koncert fantasztikus volt. Viszont valami melegítőket rakhattak volna be nagyon hideg volt.”
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.”
Classical concerts at Berlin’s Bode Museum in the Gobelin Room. Museum entry included, 90 minutes with a break, easy ticket pickup.
“really nice venue amazing place, keep up the good work”
90-minute Christmas concert in Dresden’s Zwinger Wallpavillon with the Dresden Residenz Orchestra playing Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart.
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”
