# Classical music seasons in Germany and Switzerland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/classical-music-seasons-in-germany-and-switzerland > Updated: 2026-09-06T17:02:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Classical music seasons in Germany and Switzerland have transitioned from summer festival conclusions to the opening of new performance seasons. In August, the 17th International Summer Academy concluded with various soloist performances in Germany, including works by Mozart and Karol Szymanowski. Simultaneously, the 8th Klosters Music festival in Switzerland reported record attendance of approximately 5,000 visitors. This edition also marked the conclusion of artistic director David Whelton’s eight-year tenure, with Christoph Müller announced as his successor. By September, the focus shifted to the opening of new seasons in German cities. In Saarbrücken, the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie launched its season under chief conductor Josep Pons with a program themed ‘Olymp’ featuring works by Debussy and Ravel. In Berlin, chamber music performances by the Philharmonisches Streichquartett were scheduled for mid-September, featuring compositions by Schubert, Brahms, and Beethoven. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Classical music season openings held in Berlin and Saarbrücken Classical music season openings in Germany feature the Philharmonisches Streichquartett in Berlin and the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie in Saarbrücken performing works by Debussy and Ravel. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classical-music-season-openings-held-in-berlin-and-saarbrcken ### 2026-08-10: Classical music festivals conclude successful seasons in Germany and Switzerland Classical music festivals in Germany and Switzerland report successful seasons, with Klosters Music reaching record attendance and the International Summer Academy concluding with diverse solo performances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classical-music-festivals-conclude-successful-seasons-in-germany-and-switzerland --- Cite as: Classical music seasons in Germany and Switzerland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/classical-music-seasons-in-germany-and-switzerland