Castle Köthen was the Residence of the Princes and Dukes of Anhalt from 1244 until 1847. It is here that Johann Sebastian Bach worked from 1717 until 1723 as ... read more
Castle Goseck, today a European Centre for Music and Culture, has a long history which dates back to 881 and has served as original seat of the Counts of Saxony, monastery ... read more
Castle Werningerode is today a museum and a German Centre for Art and Culture, in particular concerning the period from 1803-1916. It houses temporary exhibitions and is ... read more
Briest Manor is the eldest seat, since 1345, of the historic von Bismarck family. It is a complex of buildings built in late Renaissance style and surrounded by a park in ... read more
Hundisburg Palace, a completely restored impressive Baroque palace and garden, is today a multi functional cultural centre, housing different collections, a unique library ... read more
Drübeck Monastery dates back to 877 and is today a centre of spiritual and cultural inspiration, including concerts and exhibitions. read more
Blankenburg Castle dates back to 1123 and has been, since 1599, into the possession of the Dukes of Braunschweig. In 1945 Duke Ernst August and his wife princess Victoria ... read more
Schloss Mosigau, built between 1752 and 1757 for Princess Anna Wilhelmina of Anhalt-Dessau, is one of the few Rococo palaces in Central Germany. It was designed by the ... read more
Reinhharz Castle has been closely linked to the von Löser family and in particular Heinrich von Löser, Hereditary Marshall of August the Strong. The castle became his ... read more
Fortress Ehrenburg, built by emperor Friedrich I. ("Barbarossa") in 1161, has passed on to a substantial number of nobel families through its history. Presently ... read more
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra is a cultural experiment of sustained coexistence, consisting of YOUNG MUSICIANS from countries in the Middle East with Egyptian, Iranian, ... read more
Barenboim-Said Academy, offers both a Bachelor of Music degree and Artist Diploma program in all orchestral instruments, piano, composition, and conducting, for YOUNG ... read more
Audi Summerconcerts, dating back to 1990, is an annual classical music festival in Ingolstadt, during the months of June-July. read more
Leipzig Bach Festival (Bachfest Leipzig), dating back to 1904, is an annual classical music festival in Leipzig during the month of July, with around 100 ... read more
Bachwoche Ansbach (Bachweek Ansbach), dating back to 1948, is a biennial summer festival dedicated to the work of the famous composer. read more
Easter Festival Bayreuth is, since 1994, an annual classical music festival in Bayreuth around Easter. The festival wants to provide experience and opportunities for ... read more
Beethovenfest Bonn, dating back to 1845, is at present an annual classical music festival and dedicated to the famous composer, who was born in Bonn (1770). read more
Beethoven-Woche (Beethoven-week) is an annual 'working' chamber music festival at the historical Beethoven House in Bonn, during the month of January. read more
The Berliner Festspiele are an all-year series of cultural events and festivals of different art forms such as MaerzMusik, Theatertreffen, Jazzfest Berlin and Musikfest ... read more
Dresden Music Festival (Dresdner Musikfestspiele) is, since 1978, an annual music festival during the months of May and June, with classical music, jazz, dance and ... read more