For 50 years, the Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra has been presenting its audience with symphonic masterpieces and balanced and powerful programs from the rich repertoire of works by great masters. Under its umbrella, a unique platform offers young professionals the increasingly rare opportunity to participate in extraordinary concert projects beyond the boundaries of their studies and professional lives.
It is run by a non-profit association that supports the orchestra's mission as a musical ambassador and promoter of a peaceful world by integrating numerous young foreign artists living in Germany.

On THE GOLDEN ROOFS OF PRAGUE in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall!

For the 50th anniversary of the orchestra, Volker Hartung and the Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra welcome their Cologne audience. The Cologne New Philharmonic returns to the Philharmonie.

With their traditional symphonic concert in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, the famous group embarks on a musical journey to golden Prague this year! Thus inspired, the program begins on March 1, 2026, with the famous symphonic poem "Vltava" from the cycle "My Country" by Friedrich Smetana, in which the "father of Czech music" musically describes the course of the river from its source to its mouth. It is followed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's splendid Symphony No. 38, which has become famous under the name "Prague Symphony."

In the second half of the concert, the Romance and the Mazurka for violin and orchestra, as well as the Slavonic Dances op. 46 by Anton Dvorak, will thrillingly conclude the program. The moderator and conductor is Volker Hartung. To wrap up the concert, the young virtuosos of the orchestra will once again ignite a festive fireworks display of virtuoso encores and will also look beyond Cologne and Prague.

We promise you an unforgettable experience!

Sunday, March 1, 2026, 8 p.m. Cologne Philharmonic Hall, Bischofsgartenstraße 1
Tickets are available at 0221 / 280 280 and koelner-philharmonie.de and all KölnTicket booking offices.
One can obtain the remaining tickets at the box office from 6.30 p.m.

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT in KURSAAL BAD HONNEF 2026

Since many years, the Cologne New Philharmonic has presented its audience with symphonic masterpieces, well-balanced and powerful programs from the rich repertoire of the works of great masters. Under her roof a unique platform has been created, which offers young professionals the ever rarer opportunity to participate in extraordinary concert projects beyond the limits of their studies and professional life.
It is run by a charitable organisation that supports the mission of the orchestra as a musical ambassador and promoter of a peaceful world through the integration of numerous foreign artists living in Germany.

The Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra with its programs from baroque to romanticism is characterised by virtuoso solo performances of the individual members of the ensemble, which gives the concerts an unusually colourful and interesting flair and enjoys great popularity due to their proximity to the audience.

Anyone who engages in a New Year's Concert of the Cologne New Philharmonic knows that on this day the light muse entertains with humorous and witty comments by principal conductor Volker Hartung.
The musicians have immersed themselves in the playing style and sound aesthetics of the time and interpret popular classical music in their unique style, framed by virtuosic solo pieces.

For many years, Volker Hartung has presented his audience with serious, cheerful, and at the same time contemplative programs from the rich repertoire of popular classical music in his charming manner. With his engaging and humorous style, he consistently delights his audience, thereby creating a connection between the orchestra, music, and audience. From beginners to connoisseurs, everyone can access the diverse facets of classical music at his concerts.
In addition to classic Strauss-highlights, for example, the „Overture to the „Gypsy-Baron,“ the „Champagner-Polka,“ the „Voices of Spring-Waltz“ famous tunes by Anton Dvorak, Giacomo Puccini and Pablo de Sarasate will be presented by the young virtuosos of the orchestra.

It is the wish of the Cologne New Philharmonic not only to offer musically valuable interpretations of the masterpieces, but also as musical ambassadors to send greetings in the spirit of hope, friendship and peace to all people.
Humorous, entertaining and unforgettable moments await you at the beginning of the New Year:



in KURSAAL in BAD HONNEF on Sunday, 18th January 2026 at 11 am.

Tickets are available at:

Vorverkauf:
Buchhandlung Werber, Hauptstraße 40, 53604 Bad Honnef, Tel.: 02224/2601
Engel & Völkers, Hauptstraße 29, Bad Honnef & Kaiserstraße 66, 53721 Siegburg
Buchhandlung Seidel & Millinger, Dollendorfer Str. 28, 53639 Oberpleis,Tel.02244/81189
sowie an der Tageskasse 1 Stunde vor Konzertbeginn im Kurhaus Bad Honnef, Hauptstraße 28
Kinder bis 12 Jahre in Begleitung eines vollzahlenden Erwachsenen haben freien Eintritt



Informationen:
Freunde und Förderer der Jungen Philharmonie Köln e.V.
www.junge-philharmonie-koeln.com
Telefon: 0177 275 90 52
email: info@junge-philharmonie-koeln.com