Friends

One for All, All for One

In his last string quartet Op. 135, Beethoven asked: „Must it be?“ And he answered: „It must!“ The Society of Friends of the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn (Gesellschaft der Freunde des Beethoven Orchesters Bonn) considers this response as Beethoven’s enthusiastic proclamation for the orchestra of his birthplace. For the friends of this orchestra it is a truly classical proclamation. For beyond the audible and visible advantages of this ensemble and its highly dedicated and inspiring General Music Director Dirk Kaftan, there is nothing but heartfelt sympathy to the rescue. Let yourself be infected by this sympathy and help in the effort to support this orchestra, for example, in outstanding individual projects, musical youth education or our Beethoven-Orchestra-Academy (BOA). Become a Friend of the Orchestra and find good friends in a circle of music enthusiasts. You can become a member for an annual subscription of €50.00 and, among other things, have the opportunity to visit our “NachKlänge” (Moderated artist talks) and selected rehearsals of concerts and operas.

Gesellschaft der Freunde des Beethoven Orchesters Bonn e. V.

Wachsbleiche 1 – 53111 Bonn – freunde-bob@web.de

IBAN: DE77 3705 0198 1922 2222 27

The Beethoven Orchestra Academy Bonn (BOA) continues

At the last general meeting, board member Malte Boecker reported on the status of preparations for the Beethoven Orchestra Academy Bonn (BOA), the joint project of the Beethoven Orchestra and the Society of Friends of the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn e. V. The academy is intended to be a link between instrumental studies and professional practice as an orchestral musician. It aims to provide talented young musicians with skills relevant to professional practice that go far beyond the knowledge acquired during their instrumental studies. In August 2026 the first five scholarship holders are have startet their programme.
By the way: The Beethoven Orchestra Academy Bonn is financed exclusively by donations. We need you and your support in order to realise this ambitious project for the future of the Beethoven Orchestra. Christina Kirschbaum, deputy chairwoman of the organisation, will be happy to discuss the possibilities of support with you individually. You can reach her at christinakirschbaum@me.com. You can also obtain more information from Felix von Hagen at Freunde-BOB@web.de.

NachKlang

The highlight after every concert, a cosy drink together and a chat with soloists and conductors. The dates of the next NachKlänge will be after the Freitagskonzert 5 8th January 2027, the Freitagskonzert 6 26th February 2027 and after the Freitagskonzert 8 4th of June 2027 in the restaurant Cantos, Beethovenhalle.

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