Motto

Motto 2024

Dear audience, dear friends of the Herrenchiemsee Festival! It is a special pleasure and honor for us to welcome you today to the Herrenchiemsee Festival 2024. The motto of this year's festival program is “I will remain an eternal enigma ...”, one of Ludwig II's most...

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Münchner Knabenchoir

Münchner Knabenchoir

Since its foundation in September 2014, the choir and its soloists have completed hundreds of performances in famous concert halls and opera houses in Germany and abroad. In addition to numerous choral and solo performances in Germany, there were a variety of opera...

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Julia Pfänder – Mezzosoprano

Julia Pfänder – Mezzosoprano

The mezzo-soprano Julia Pfänder, born in Augsburg, is currently studying at the Munich University of Music and Theater in the class of Prof. Daniela Sindram and Sabine Lahm. In opera productions at the University of Music, Julia Pfander has already sung the roles of...

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Katya Semenisty – Soprano

Katya Semenisty – Soprano

Israeli mezzo-soprano Katya Semenisty has performed as a soloist with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Haifa Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonietta Beer Sheva, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Symphonette Ra'anana. She won first prize at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and...

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Bettina Simon – Soprano

Bettina Simon – Soprano

Bettina Simon made her singing debut at the Tonhalle Zurich. In Milan, she sang the role of Roberto in the opera "Griselda" by A. Vivaldi and debuted as Bersabea in N. Porpora's oratorio "David e Bersabea" at the Vienna Konzerthaus. She is currently completing her...

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Thomas E. Bauer – Bariton

Thomas E. Bauer – Bariton

Critics and audiences around the world agree: Thomas E. Bauer is one of the most fascinating vocal artists of our time. Mr. Bauer has appeared with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Bernard Haitink, Concentus Musicus under Nikolaus Harnoncourt, the Filarmonica della...

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Elena Harsányi – Soprano

Elena Harsányi – Soprano

Elena Harsányi was born in a family where singing served as a common thread. Since then, this emotional approach to music has shaped her career. She studied with Prof. Ruth Ziesak and Prof. Christiane Iven. She has permanent engagements at the Saarland and Oldenburg...

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Nicole Wacker – Sopran

Nicole Wacker – Sopran

Nicole Wacker debütierte beim Donizetti Opernfestival in Bergamo und war kurz darauf auch im Rahmen der Bregenzer Festspiele zu hören. Seit der Saison 2021/22 ist Nicole Wacker Teil der renommierten Accademia Teatro alla Scala. Als Preisträgerin beim AsLiCo-Wettbewerb...

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Kai Kluge – Tenor

Kai Kluge – Tenor

Kai Kluge began his musical training with the Aurelius Boys' Choir in Calw. Already during his studies he was engaged in the opera studio of the Staatstheater Karlsruhe. For the 2016/17 season he came to the Opernstudio Stuttgart, where he has been a permanent member...

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Martin Summer – Bass

Martin Summer – Bass

Martin Summer was born in Feldkirch and initially studied double bass at the Vorarlberg State Conservatory and successfully completed a course in choral conducting and church music. After completing his vocal studies at the University of Music Graz, he spent a year at...

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