When does the concert start?

The concert starts on August 31, 2026, at 19:00.

Where does Incanto del Violino take place?

In the St. Michaelis Church, Echternstr. 67, 38100 Braunschweig.

How much do the tickets cost?

The tickets cost 25 Euros per person.

Is the event barrier-free?

The church is not fully barrier-free. There is one step that can be overcome with a ramp.

Are there parking options nearby?

For arrival, the inner-city parking options and the Park-and-Ride offer of the city of Braunschweig are recommended.

Will the concert be recorded?

Yes, audio recordings will be made during the concert for later release.

Paganini and Mendelssohn unleash an evening full of violin magic in Braunschweig

Name: Incanto del Violino - Violin Concertos by Paganini and Mendelssohn with Orchestra Josef&Friends
Start: 2026-08-31T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-31T23:00:00+02:00
Location: St. Michaelis

Violin Magic in St. Michaelis: Josef Ziga brings Paganini and Mendelssohn to Braunschweig

On Monday, August 31, 2026, at 19:00, the St. Michaelis Church in Braunschweig transforms into a sound space full of tension, elegance, and virtuosity. Under the title Incanto del Violino, the violin concertos of Niccolò Paganini and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy meet the orchestra Josef&Friends - with Josef Ziga as solo violin and an extraordinary arrangement for solo violin and string orchestra.

An evening between fire and lyricism

This concert promises exactly the mix that shapes great live moments: technical brilliance, clear lines, and a stage performance that turns classical music into an intense concert experience. Paganini brings the virtuosic, the rapid, and the almost demonic, while Mendelssohn offers melodic expansiveness and ethereal tones. In the acoustics of a church, a special live atmosphere unfolds, in which every bow stroke resonates.

Josef Ziga and Josef&Friends: Chamber Music Precision with Orchestral Power

Josef Ziga is no stranger in Braunschweig: The violinist and founder of Josef&Friends has been shaping the regional classical music scene for years with projects that make classical works newly audible. For this program, the ensemble relies on an unusual yet gripping orchestration that places the solo part in the spotlight and uses the string orchestra as a breathing resonance body. This is where the strength of the evening lies: expertise meets emotion, conducting meets timbres, orchestra discipline meets joy of playing.

St. Michaelis as a concert venue with a special aura

The St. Michaelis Church at Echternstraße 67, 38100 Braunschweig, provides the perfect setting for this. The sacred space ensures presence, depth, and a concentrated audience atmosphere. According to event information, the church is not fully barrier-free; one step must be overcome, for which a ramp can be installed. Restrooms are located in the adjacent community center. For concert attendees traveling by car, the inner-city parking plan of the city of Braunschweig and the Park-and-Ride offer are recommended.

What to expect for visitors

Expect an evening full of focus and musical intensity, where virtuosity and elegance meet in a coherent dramaturgy. The concert will also be technically recorded for later release. Those who love live music will experience a rare interplay of classical repertoire, soloist energy, and a space that amplifies every sound.

Conclusion: Incanto del Violino brings great violin artistry to Braunschweig on August 31, 2026. Anyone wanting to experience Paganini and Mendelssohn in a special live atmosphere should not miss this evening at St. Michaelis.