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Berliner Festspiele – MaerzMusik 2013

February 16, 2013 by
Berliner Festspiele Haus

MaerzMusik 2013 - The Berliner Festspiele's 12th Festival of Contemporary Music: MaerzMusik 2013, the Berliner Festspiele's International Festival of Contemporary Music, takes place from March 15 to 24, 2013. This is the 12th edition of MaerzMusik and concert-goers can look forward to an eclectic mix of contemporary music. MaerzMusik Concert Venues MaerzMusik concerts will be held at various venues in Berlin such as the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Kammermusiksaal der Philharmonie, … [Read more...]

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Internationale Gartenschau Hamburg – IGS 2013

February 15, 2013 by
IGS 2013

IGS 2013 Encompasses Seven Worlds, 80 Gardens and 100 Hectares of Park: Garden show lovers will be pleased to know that the International Gartenschau Hamburg will take place from April 26th to October 13th, 2013. Titled "Around the World in 80 Gardens" the Hamburg Gartenschau showcases 80 imaginative gardens covering more than 100 hectares of land - the equivalent of 140 football fields. IGS 2013 will be held at Inselpark Wilhelmsburg on the Elbe island of Wilhelmsburg, a district of … [Read more...]

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BBC Proms – Proms 2013

February 1, 2013 by
BBC Proms - Proms 2011

BBC Proms 2013 - The World’s Greatest Classical Music Festival in London The BBC Proms is back. Regarded as the world's greatest classical music festival, the BBC Proms is doing its 119th year.  And, the event remains true to its original aim, which is to present the widest possible range of music, performed to the highest standards to the largest audiences. What's on at The Proms The Proms 2013 season runs from July 12th - September 7th and takes place at the Royal Albert Hall. The … [Read more...]

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Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2013

January 7, 2013 by
Heidelberg Castle Illuminations

Heidelberg Castle Fireworks Extravaganza: Everyone loves a good fireworks display and when the setting is as beautiful as Heidelberg Castle and the Neckar River, the show is even more magical. Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2013 Each summer, on three Saturday nights, Heidelberg Castle goes up in flames, casting a blaze of red glow over the castle and its surrounds. To the unsuspecting, the scene may be reminiscent of events in Heidelberg's history when the troops of Louis XIV, the Sun … [Read more...]

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Nockherberg – Starkbierfest 2013

January 7, 2013 by
Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2012

Starkbierfest 2013: The Strong Beer Festival at Nockherberg: Lent 2013 begins on February 13 and the Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2013 takes place  from March 1 - 17, 2013. Starkbierfest is the Strong Beer Festival and drinkers who like stouts will enjoy the Salvator at Nockherberg, a bottom-fermented strong Doppelbock beer (alcohol 7.5%). During the Starkbierfest, Salvator stout is traditionally served in 1-litre steins, called the Keferloher. Music at Nockherberg Starkbierfest During … [Read more...]

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Carnevale di Venezia – Venice Carnival 2013

January 3, 2013 by
Venice Carnival

Carnevale di Venezia 2013 - The Very Popular Venice Carnival: Carnevale di Venezia 2013 (Venice Carnival) runs from January 26th to February 12th. The central theme this year is 'Vivi I Colori - Live in Colour'.  There's no doubt that Venice is a colourful city and artists such as Canaletto, Guardi, Bellotto, Titian, Bellini and Veronese have all captured the colour of the city and the colour in the lagoon through their perspective painting. Visitors to the pre-Lent Carnevale can expect … [Read more...]

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New Year’s Concerts in Paris

December 27, 2012 by
New Year's Concerts in Paris

New Year in Paris: Enjoy a Range of New Year Concerts at Famous Churches in Paris: If you're spending New Year in Paris, I'm envious! For those looking to enjoy the New Year in Paris with some beautiful classical music, the City of Light has much to offer.  Paris has some of the most beautiful and historical churches and many of these are regular venues for classical music performances. During the festive season these famous churches traditionally host special New Year's concerts. Famous … [Read more...]

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Christmas Concerts in Potsdam

November 30, 2012 by
St Nicholas Church

Enjoy Christmas Concerts in Potsdam, A City with a Strong Music Tradition: Potsdam is a city with a strong tradition of classical music and music has always played an essential part in the activities of Potsdamer churches. This Christmas, fans of classical music can enjoy a range of concerts at the following Potsdamer churches: Nikolaikirche Potsdam With its large dome visible from all directions in Potsdam, St. Nicholas Church is the most distinctive building in the city. … [Read more...]

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Christmas Carols and Classical Concerts in London 2012

November 18, 2012 by
Christmas Carols

Enjoy your Favourite Christmas Carols at One of the Many London Venues: Alongside fairy lights, Christmas trees and festive foods there's nothing that gets you into the festive spirit like your favourite Christmas carols. Many of London's major concert venues stage special Christmas concerts which feature world-famous singers and orchestras, as well as singalong shows that are family-friendly. London's beautiful historic houses and churches also put on a range of recitals and … [Read more...]

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Christmas Concerts in Vienna

November 18, 2012 by
Christmas Concerts in Vienna

Christmas in Vienna: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Vienna: Christmas is a special time in Vienna and in the four weeks leading to Christmas much of the city's deeply-rooted Christmas traditions are played out in the living rooms and kitchens of homes and in colourful events around the city. Christmas markets are a a long-standing Austrian tradition as are the  famous Vienna classical concerts.  At Christmas time the city's churches and concert halls put on the … [Read more...]

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