35 years of Festival MV: A musical anniversary in Wismar!

35 years of Festival MV: A musical anniversary in Wismar!

In Wismar there is music in the air! On June 13, 2025, the Festival Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania into their 35th season. In the sold-out Georgenkirche there was a terrific opening concert under the direction of 97-year-old conductor Herbert Blomstedt. In front of an enthusiastic audience, the ndr Elbphilharmonie Orchestra among others Beethoven's 2nd Symphony.

The festive opening was peppered with magical moments: soprano Regula Mühlemann delighted the audience with a Bach cantata, while three students from the Rostock University of Music and Theater presented an premiere of the "Hohlied of Love". Matthias von Hülsen, the founder of the festival, was visibly satisfied with the development of the festival and its importance for the region.

diverse program until September

The festival offers a total of 136 events at 96 different venues by September 14, 2025, including estates, churches and parks. Director Ursula Haselböck repeatedly emphasizes the connecting effect of music that attracts and promotes people from all over the region. A special highlight is the Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina, who is part of the program as a winner in Residence with 20 concerts, and there are numerous opportunities to experience the great variety of classical music.

A crossover concert on July 5th in the Schlosspark Fleesensee with artists such as Johannes Strate from Revolverheld and jazz pianist Martin Tingvall will inspire the audience, while an open-air weekend on August 23 and 24 at Bothmer Castle will round off the festival in a special way. The end is a concert on September 14th in the Konzertkirche Neubrandenburg with the cellist Anastasia Kobekina and the NDR Radiophilharmonie.

Visitors and offers in focus

The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Festival has become one of the largest classical festivals in Germany and not only attract local music lovers, but also many tourists. Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig praised the organizers at the opening and paid tribute to the festival respect for his 35-year history. The first performance took place on May 13, 1990 in the Staatstheater Schwerin. Since then, the festival has grown steadily and offers a wide range of events. From the small festival in the large park in Ludwigslust to top -class concerts, everyone has something for their taste.

The year 2025 promises exciting experiences for all music lovers, and the anticipation for the upcoming concerts is already noticeable. The pre-sale for some selected concerts has already started to be available with tickets that are available online and at ticket agencies, as can be found on the website of Kultur mv .