„H²O the Sound of Water“ – European Summer Philharmonic and Choir 2026

4.-9. July 2026

Bedřich Smetana – Die Moldau
Claude Debussy – La Mer
Ralph Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony

The Sächische Mozart-Gesellschaft e.V. invites enthusiastic choral singers and instrumentalists from Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Ukraine, Great Britain and Austria to the European Summer Philharmonic and Choir (#SoPhi26) in Chemnitz. Musicians of all ages and abilities are very welcome.

During a 4-day rehearsal phase, the programme will be developed under the guidance of professional mentors.

PERFORMERS
David Timm – artistic director
MENTORS to be named

SCHEDULE
Sat., 04.07.2026
18.00 – start of rehearsals, all-day rehearsals (tutti and registers as announced)
Sun., 05.07.2026
All-day rehearsals (tutti and register as announced)
Mon., 06.07.2026 and Tue., 07.07.2026
All-day rehearsals (tutti and register by announcement)
Wed., 08.07.2026
15.30 – dress rehearsal (Chomutov summer cinema)
19.00 – Concert (Chomutov summer cinema)
followed by return journey to Chemnitz
Thu, 09.07.2026
16.00 – Stage rehearsal (Chemnitz theatre square)
20.00 – Concert (Chemnitz theatre square)

Official online registration will open on 15 November 2025.
Until then, you can find all the latest news in this Facebook event.

The sheet music for individual preparation will be available immediately after successful registration.

For organisational reasons, the project period may be postponed by a maximum of 2 days. We will keep you informed.