A fulfilling musical year for the Sachrang Music Forum e.V. has come to a close. We enjoyed successful work with young talents from around the world, who were able to test their artistic abilities and expand their skills with new experiences here in Sachrang. Intensive concerts ran throughout the year, each one a musical highlight, whether they were the final concerts of the masterclasses or chamber concerts featuring top-class musicians. A particular highlight was undoubtedly the concert celebrating the anniversary of the Cramer-Klett family, featuring a special version of Franz Schubert's "Winterreise." For this performance, we were fortunate to engage the world-renowned tenor Christoph Pregardien, who joined forces with the "Banda Vecchia" (former soloists of the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) and accordion professor Hans Maier for a highly expressive performance.
Similarly – with comparable highlights – the plans for 2026 are now available. The traditional masterclasses will take place again, and once more – to our great delight – with the now well-established teachers and artists in their respective fields. These include soprano Juliane Banse, Johannes Hinterholzer (horn), Margit-Anna Süß (harp), and Ramon Ortega together with Hansjörg Schellenberger (oboe). All of these courses will be accompanied by exciting concerts "side by side" with the young artists and their instructors.
A special treat will be the "harp n'brass" concert with Johanna Schellenberger on harp, Kris Garfitt on trombone, and friends. Likewise, the Schubert song and piano recital with two young singers from Juliane Banse's class and the Euler couple (Duo d'accord), playing piano four-hands, promises to be a very expressive concert experience. The now much-loved eight horn players will once again give a summer concert – possibly as an open-air event.
During Advent, the much-loved "Paradise Play" will be performed again, this Advent play about the creation of the world and humanity's hope for the birth of Christ, accompanied by Alpine songs and instrumental music.
To close out the year, there will be more readings and music – likely with the "Banda Vecchia" – an event intended to offer a counterpoint to the loud New Year's Eve revelry and provide food for thought.
Every year, the planning and preparation of the activities of the Sachrang Music Forum requires a great deal of effort, for which our volunteers make a tremendous and selfless contribution, and for which we thank them most sincerely!
Dear audience, your attendance at our concerts is absolutely essential, as your moral and financial support, your genuine affection and love for music, and your assistance in our work with young talents make everything possible. We look forward to seeing you – please continue to support us,
Hansjörg Schellenberger,
Margit Anna Süß Schellenberg