When does the opening begin

The matinee starts on Sunday, 26.07.2026 at 11:00 AM and ends at 12:30 PM.

What is the admission fee

Admission is free; no tickets are required.

Where is the event taking place

At Onoldiasaal Ansbach, Nürnberger Straße 30, 91522 Ansbach. The hall is indoor and air-conditioned.

Are there parking options nearby

Yes, parking at Hofwiese next to the Onoldiasaal is recommended; additional parking is within walking distance.

Is the location barrier-free

The Onoldiasaal offers barrier-free access and seating; please contact the Tourist Information Ansbach in advance for specific requirements.

What music will be played

A setting of a Kaspar Hauser saying by Claudia Dölker and Hartmut Scheyhing as well as the Adagio after Bach Marcello, interpreted by Hristo Kazakov.

Kaspar Hauser Opening live in Ansbach

Name: Opening of Kaspar Hauser and the Beauty of Creation
Start: 2026-07-26T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-26T14:30:00+02:00
Location: Onoldiasaal Ansbach – Tagungszentrum

Opening of the Kaspar Hauser Festival 2026: Beauty, Silence, Meaning

On July 26, 2026, the curtain rises at the Onoldiasaal Ansbach for a special concert experience: The festive opening of the Kaspar Hauser Festival brings together music, words, and spirit in a tightly orchestrated matinee. Official greetings from the city, a thought-provoking impulse from director Eckart Böhmer, and chamber music contributions create a live atmosphere that carries from the very first note.

Sound in fine balance: From Bach/Marcello to new interpretations

The stage belongs to the soft, clear colors: Claudia Dölker and Hartmut Scheyhing present a musical setting of a saying by Kaspar Hauser – delicate, textually close, with precise synchronization of word and sound. Pianist Hristo Kazakov spans the arc to the Adagio after Bach/Marcello – a movement of flawless beauty, whose lines unfold widely in the hall. The Onoldiasaal, known for its balanced acoustics and clear projection, supports every nuance of the stage performance.

Thought spaces: Eckart Böhmer on becoming human and presence

Eckart Böhmer, the long-standing director and driving force of the festival, anchors the theme in cultural-historical contexts. With technical terms such as orchestration of the program, dramaturgical structure, and thematic motifs, he introduces the festival profile: artistic exploration and scientific perspective intertwine.

Audience mood: Concentration, resonance, afterglow

The lighting design remains subtle, the direction of the proceedings precise. In this concentrated atmosphere, the concert experience unfolds: pauses for breath, delicate rubato, resonant room sound. One senses why the festival is regarded as an authority in dealing with the myth of Kaspar Hauser – supported by the city of Ansbach, research circles, and artistic partners.

Conclusion: A kickoff with radiant calm

This opening marks more than the start of a program: It sets the tone for a week of the festival in which music, lectures, and staged works illuminate the mystery of Kaspar Hauser anew. Those seeking inner reflection and musical delicacy will experience an intense start to the festival – live, close, in the best hall acoustics.