New Year's Concert of the Young Philharmonic: Music for Peace and Friendship!

New Year's Concert of the Young Philharmonic: Music for Peace and Friendship!

The Junge Philharmonie Köln is facing an exciting new year with a festive start. For almost 30 years, the ensemble has been impressing with captivating programs about the Strauss dynasty and its contemporaries. Under the direction of chief conductor Volker Hartung, who takes the conductor's podium with humor and passion, this non-profit ensemble brings together young artists from all over the world who live in Germany. Their goal: to convey hope, friendship and peace through music.

The young musicians' performances are characterized by joy of playing and virtuosity. Their program includes refreshed classics that enchant the audience. From Amilcare Ponchielli's "Dance of the Hours" to the overture to Jacques Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Underworld" to Jacob Gade's tango "Romanesca" - a wide spectrum is on offer here. You will also hear popular waltzes by Johann Strauss Jr., as well as works by Anton Dvořák, Niccolò Paganini and Pablo de Sarasate. The ensemble not only wants to entertain, but also bring people together and give a harmonious start to the year Advertisement Publisher reported.

New Year's concerts full of enthusiasm

The New Year's concerts are characterized by a long tradition and represent musically valuable interpretations. This extraordinary platform for young talents offers them the opportunity to take part in a project-based concert. The next New Year's concert will take place on Friday, January 9th, 2026, followed by another in the Kursaal Bad Honnef on January 18th at 11 a.m. Advance sales for the first concert begin on November 10th, and tickets are available at the Bremervörde Tourist Information Center. If you are looking for a special Christmas present, you might find it here. Additional advance sales points include the bookstores Werber, Engel & Völkers and Seidel & Millinger, according to information from Volker Hartung.

Particularly noteworthy: Children up to 12 years of age have free entry when accompanied by a full-paying adult. This shows that the Junge Philharmonie Cologne also wants to inspire the younger generation for classical music.

A musical togetherness

With a repertoire that appeals to both beginners and connoisseurs of classical music, the Junge Philharmonie plans to create humorous and entertaining moments. The program is enriched by the overture to the “Gypsy Baron”, the champagne polka and a Carmen fantasy in order to do justice to the sound aesthetics of the time. The music should not only bring joy, but also strengthen a sense of togetherness and convey a message of peace and friendship. Further details about the orchestra's activities and offerings can be found on the orchestra's website Boys Philharmonic Cologne.

The upcoming concerts promise to be not only a feast for the ears, but also a celebratory setting to properly welcome the year 2026. If you don't want to miss this musical journey, you should mark the dates in red on your calendar!