Location
Augustusburg, Town Church St. Petri
Stadtkirche St. Petri, Kirchplatz 1, 09573 Augustusburg
Saxony has had a new state youth ensemble since 2021. The focus is on exploring contemporary music together and familiarising themselves with different compositional techniques of the 20th and 21st centuries. The joy of experimentation characterises the ensemble's musical activities.
Participants
State Youth Ensemble of Contemporary Music Saxony
Artistic Director | Elizaveta Birjukova
Lecturers | Annette Schlünz, Matthias Hirth
Bass flute & electric bass | Sabrina Bräuer
Programme
Peter Helmut Lang (*1974)
"Ø" (2022)
Composition commissioned by the Saxon Music Council for the LandesJugendensemble Neueste Musik
State Youth Ensemble Newest Music
Improvisations
Concept improvisation to a silent film
Additional information:
There will be another concert on the same day at 3 pm, but with a different programme.
Extended travelling times for the cable car - so you can also reach the music summer.
On all Saturdays from 14 June to 23 August 2025, the Augustusburg cable car will extend its journey times until 19:40. From Chemnitz, take the Erzgebirgsbahn railway to Erdmannsdorf.
Extra tip:
Guided tour of the old town centre of Augustusburg at 16:00
Cost: €5, pre-booking at the tourist information centre is recommended
