Festive anniversary: ​​Woldegk celebrates 775 years with a big concert!

Festive anniversary: ​​Woldegk celebrates 775 years with a big concert!

On Thursday, July 17th, the tranquil town of Woldegk will be dominated by music. On the occasion of the city's 775th anniversary, the Uckermärkische Konzertchor Prenzlau and the Prussian Chamber Orchestra are organizing a very special concert in the venerable St. Petri Church. With a colorful program of different musical genres, the duo will not only make listeners' hearts beat faster, but will also set a cultural highlight in the festive annual calendar. The Northern Courier reports that the concert starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available both at the box office and in advance.

What can visitors expect? In addition to classical sounds by Georg Friedrich Handel, which are combined with trumpets, timpani and strings, the program also includes popular folk songs such as “Ännchen von Tharau” and “The Moon has Risen”. At the same time, evergreens such as “Yesterday” by the Beatles will be heard in a four-part arrangement, complemented by film music from “Shrek – The Daredevil Hero” and “Romeo and Juliet”. A celebration for all music lovers who can look forward to an exquisite performance.

The Prussian Chamber Orchestra

The Prussian Chamber Orchestra (PKO) is based in Prenzlau and was founded in 1994. From the outset, it saw itself as an agile and flexible ensemble that offered a powerful counterpart to the region's major orchestras. UmKulturAgenturPreussen emphasizes that the PKO is now considered a cultural anchor point for the Uckermark and Brandenburg and regularly presents innovative concert formats. In addition to the traditional performances, there are exciting projects such as “Klassik in Dorfkirchen” and festivals such as the “Bebersee Festival”.

Under the artistic direction of Jürgen Bruns, who has been in charge since 2019, the PKO brings together twelve permanent musicians from six different nations and cooperates closely with freelance artists and regional choirs. This collaboration leads to unique choral symphonic concerts and guest performances, for example at international festivals. A particularly important concern of the orchestra is the support of children and young people in daycare centers and schools, which is reflected in many of their programs.

Cultural life in the Uckermark

The concert in Woldegk is part of a lively and diverse cultural life in the Uckermark. According to that Uckermark Magazine There are numerous events that bring families and communities together. For example, there is an open-air cinema in the Eisschmiede, and concerts with bands such as the Uckermark Bluesband and Clover also attract numerous visitors. These offers show that there is a keen interest in culture and music in the region.

Be it at the anniversary concert in Woldegk or at the numerous events in the Uckermark: music has a special place in the hearts of the people here. It's worth taking a look at the events calendar and perhaps stopping by one of the next events yourself.