Göttingen, Germany
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, founded in 1737 by the Elector of Hanover (later King George II of Great Britain), is one of Germany's oldest and most research-intensive universities. Its historic campus in the city centre hosts lectures, public talks, and academic events year-round. The university has produced more than 40 Nobel laureates, making it one of the most distinguished institutions in the world.
Cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker and pianist Martin Helmchen perform works from Beethoven to Schnittke, combining classical-romantic masterpieces with an avant-garde sonata from the era of Soviet modernism.
A chamber concert of classical music in the beautiful setting of the university.
The renowned piano duo Tal & Groethuysen performs works by Beethoven, Schubert and Czerny for four hands. The programme "Quasi una Fantasia..." combines variations, fantasies and virtuosic pieces spanning from classicism to romanticism.
The Göttingen University Orchestra performs works by Tchaikovsky, Wagner, and Gubaidulina, conducted by Antonius Adamske.