New shine for the Kiel Castle: Scharfenberger brings momentum to music!

New shine for the Kiel Castle: Scharfenberger brings momentum to music!

Tobias Scharfenberger will be the new concert hall director in Kiel Castle from the 2025/2026 season. The change goes from its current role as director of the Moselle Musikfestival to the management of the renovated concert hall, which is currently extensively modernized. Scharfenberger has valuable experiences and a passion for music that has made him known in the international music scene.

The musician and cultural manager, born in 1964 in Gräfeling and grew up in Hamburg and Trier, already has a remarkable career. After completing his vocal training, which he completed at various music academies, he made his debut at the Frankfurt am Main Opera in 1992. From 2018 to 2025 he successfully headed the Moselle Musikfestival and is now looking forward to the upcoming challenges in Kiel.

The tasks of the new concert hall director

"The Kiel Castle is much more than just a wonderful new concert hall with special architecture," said Scharfenberger. "I would like to establish the concert hall as a cultural heart of the city." His vision not only includes classic concerts, but also the integration of regional artists and actors to offer a diverse program that awakens the curiosity of the audience.

Daniel Karasek, director of general of the Kiel Theater, emphasizes that Scharfenberger is exactly the right man for the challenge with his experience. "We are pleased to have found a concert hall director with Tobias Scharfenberger who, based on his experience and work as director of the Mosel Musikfestival

The renovation of the concert hall in Kiel Castle, which has been underway since the end of 2021, will surpass all expectations. The construction work is largely designed to optimize the space both acoustically and architecturally for future cross -generational appearances. The game is to be re -recorded on time for the season 2025/2026 and is likely to be an important cultural event for Kiel.

With Scharfenberger, a fresh wind will blow into the Kiel culture, especially with its ability to combine different music styles and actors. "We have a fantastic opportunity to combine people through music - and that's just the beginning," said Scharfenberger about his plans.

Details about the renovation and the planned events in Kiel Castle are still sparse, but there are already big expectations of what will come. For more information and current developments, www.wochenspiegellive.de regular updates.