Classical on the vineyard: a festival for ears and palates in Prenzlau!

Classical on the vineyard: a festival for ears and palates in Prenzlau!

Prenzlau, Deutschland - Last weekend, the idyllic Uckermark turned into a Mecca for music lovers and wine lovers. Under the name "Classical on the Weinberg", the Prussian Chamber Orchestra Prenzlau (PKO) invited to an unforgettable concert that delighted both the ears and the palate of the guests. Aiko Ogata, the talented concert champion of the PKO, took over the organization of this special evening and put together a varied program that left nothing to be desired.

In the first part of the concert, the vineyard filled with the sounds of folk songs from various regions of Japan, interpreted by the talented musicians: inside Tsuyoshi Moriya, Aiko Ogata, Ruiko Matsumoto and Joanna Maksymowicz-Raczyńska. The audience was invited to hike from one musical station to the next. This unique type of concert ensured that the weather could not cloud the mood in the form of light rain. On the contrary, Joachim K. Schäfer impressed with his performance of the famous chorale "Jesus remains my joy" from Johann Sebastian Bach's cantata BWV 147.

from tango to film music

Another highlight of the evening was the stirring performance by Ruiko Matsumoto (Cello) and Thomas Paffrath (double bass), which among other things gave the best two tangos by Astor Piazzolla. A string quartet then provided additional musical diversity with film music from "Pinocchio" and an editing of the Beatles song "Michelle". During the break, the guests had the opportunity to fortify themselves with wines by the winemaker Christian Soyeaux and to make contacts in a convivial atmosphere. Networking in particular was a crucial point of the evening for many.

Stefan Zierke, who unfortunately was not personally on site, emphasized the meaning of the event. In the second part of the concert, the entire orchestra came together and brought Straußsche Waltz, Polkas as well as works by Schostakowitsch and Jean-Paul-Egide Martini to be heard. With the encore "You, you are in my heart", the evening ended, which caused a sensation both musically and culinary.

The Prussian Chamber Orchestra - a cultural anchor

The Prussian Chamber Orchestra has developed into a cultural anchor point in the Uckermark since its foundation in Prenzlau in 1994. The ensemble, which includes twelve permanent musicians: inside from six nations, not only offers an alternative program for larger sound bodies, but is also actively involved in promoting children and adolescents in daycare and schools.

under the artistic direction of Jürgen Bruns, who has been the chief conduct since 2019, the PKO convinces with regular new concert formats and an international orientation. The orchestra works in close cooperation with regional choirs and music colleges and regularly presents guest performances at festivals.

"Classic on the vineyard" is not only a pleasure for the ears, but also an example of how important a living music scene is for the region. Thanks to the commitment of the Prussian Chamber Orchestra, the music in the Uckermark is very popular and new impulses are set. We look forward to further events of this kind and are looking forward to the next PKO projects, which continues to act as an idea generator and cultural attraction.

For more information about the Prussian Chamber Orchestra and its exciting programs, visit the pages of Nordkurier and uckermärkische Kulturagentur .