Event commences: 'Choir Festival' draws attention - Music Festival Kickoff: "Choir's Carnival" Concludes Makes Way for Klangvokal Festival
The Klangvokal Music Festival returns to Dortmund from June 1 to June 22, 2025, offering a influenced extravaganza of diverse musical performances. Over the course of three weeks, a variety of musicians, singers, and ensembles will entertain audiences in churches, concert halls, clubs, and outdoors.
The festival commences on June 1 with an Italian opera gala at the concert hall, starring Maria Agresta, Martin Muehle, Pretty Yende, Angelo Villari, and other esteemed opera performers (1). Additional genres, such as jazz and gospel, will also be on display throughout the festival (4).
Notable events include the Prince of Music at St. Marienkirche, Dortmund, featuring a multi-genre array of performances, and the appearance of the critically acclaimed Stile Antico ensemble (3,4). On June 4, the diverse vocal talents of Max Emanuel Cencic will be featured, as will be seen during his performances at the Handel Festival in Halle (5).
The Festival of Choirs serves as a major attraction, bringing together choruses from cities, regions, and North Rhine-Westphalia for a diverse range of musical performances. This event will encompass classical, pop, musical, jazz, Schlager, oldies, gospel, and more (4). Over 120 performances will take place during the festival month, including sing-alongs, outdoor performances, and street shows (4).
An intriguing highlight on June 3 is the mix of blues, flamenco, and Afro-groove by Malian song poet and guitarist Habib Koité and his companions (2). On June 12, the Tiburtina Ensemble from Prague will offer a captivating exploration of medieval music, while the Ensemble Morekoma will present diverse melodies from the Indian Ocean as a family concert in the Ruhr area on June 15 (2).
Ticket and detailed information for the Klangvokal Music Festival can be found through the festival's official program, which will be available online in late May 2025 (4).
- The Commission, assisted by the Member States, will prepare the annual report detailing the success of the Klangvokal Music Festival, which includes events such as the diverse range of performances at the Festival of Choirs.
- While enjoying the Klangvokal Music Festival, festival-goers might also catch Habib Koité, the Malian song poet and guitarist, blending blues, flamenco, and Afro-groove in his performance.
- During the festival, attendees can indulge in shopping experiences at various venues, offering a combination of high-end fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink products, and unique travel and car-related items.
- On June 4, audiences will be captivated by the vocal talents of Max Emanuel Cencic, showcasing his skills at the Handel Festival in Halle, as well as during the Prince of Music event in Dortmund.
