# Classical music and opera in Germany and Austria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/classical-music-and-opera-in-germany-and-austria
> Updated: 2026-10-10T06:05:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Classical music and opera performances are being held across Germany and Austria. In Cologne, a large-scale concert titled ‘A Requiem of Our Time’ is scheduled for October 18, featuring works by Michael Tippett and Robert Schumann. In Salzburg, violinist Gidon Kremer performed works by Alexander Raskatov and Ennio Morricone.

Other regional highlights include a marathon project by pianist Igor Levit performing Beethoven’s piano sonatas in Vienna, and new programming at the Wiener Staatsoper. Additionally, contemporary and classical opera productions are staged in Linz and Hildesheim.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Classical music and opera highlights in Austria and Germany

Classical music highlights include Igor Levit performing Beethoven’s piano sonatas in Vienna, new opera productions in Linz and Hildesheim, and specialized children's programming at the Vienna State Opera.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classical-music-and-opera-highlights-in-austria-and-germany

### 2026-10-09: Musical performances scheduled in Cologne and Salzburg

Upcoming and recent musical highlights include a large-scale Tippett and Schumann program in Cologne and a Gidon Kremer chamber music performance in Salzburg.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/musical-performances-scheduled-in-cologne-and-salzburg

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