Bad Karlshafen

For a decade, the FEUERWERK Piano Academy has been a byword for musical excellence and innovative support for emerging talent. Founded in 2017 by pianist and artistic director Gintaras Januševičius, it has developed into a globally recognized success story: FEUERWERK is the only academy of its kind to focus consistently on giving young concert pianists intensive touring experience. For its 10th anniversary, that energy now returns to its place of origin. Around two-thirds of all former scholarship recipients — some 60 piano virtuosos from around the world — are gathering in Einbeck to create a unique musical celebration together.

Once again this year, it’s time for “Culinary Delights in the Fir Forest.” The venue, as usual, is the parking lot of the hotel and restaurant “Zum Weserdampfschiff” on Weserstraße 25 in Bad Karlshafen. The scent of pine needles, the warm glow of candlelight, as well as culinary temptations and delights will once again make hearts beat faster when purchasing the “wish Christmas tree.” Escape the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle, stress, and chaos, and enjoy a relaxed time in a cozy gathering with warm mulled wine, fine liqueurs, sweet waffles, and tasty snacks in a roll—in short, you are warmly welcome to let your soul unwind. Be there too when the choir "Coloured Voices" from Helmarshausen performs Christmas carols live at 4:00 p.m.!

The men's choir has existed for over 180 years, and the women's choir for more than 30 years, and thus also the possibility of mixed choral singing. The songs of our time and earlier generations are to be preserved; they should not be lost in the globalized musical mix. There is a great need for this today and certainly also in the future. The choir is a bridge to tradition.