Classical Germany and Prague with MPR
May 12 - 22, 2027
A Classical Music Adventure with Minnesota Public Radio
Featuring the Dresden and Prague Spring Music Festivals!
Join me for a classical adventure!
Please join me, Performance Today host Val Kahler, for an unforgettable spring journey through Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, and Prague—four of Europe's great musical capitals.
Together, we'll follow in the footsteps of Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Mozart, Dvořák, Smetana, and Beethoven, visiting the places that shaped their lives and inspired some of history's greatest music.
Along the way, you'll experience three of Europe's premier classical music festivals: the world-renowned Prague Spring International Music Festival, the acclaimed Dresden Music Festival, and Leipzig's prestigious Beethoven Festival, including a special festival performance by internationally celebrated pianist Lang Lang.
The musical highlights continue with an organ recital in the very church where J.S. Bach served for 27 years and an exclusive private concert in the former home of Robert and Clara Schumann.
Beyond the music, you'll enjoy outstanding cuisine, fascinating history, magnificent architecture, and world-class art while traveling with fellow public radio music lovers on a journey that celebrates the enduring beauty and power of classical music.
Space is limited, and I'd love for you to join us in Europe this spring.
Val Kahler
Host, Performance Today
Tour Highlights
- Travel with Performance Today host Valerie Kahler
- Visit four of Europe's great musical capitals: Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, and Prague
- Experience three world-class classical music festivals, including the Prague Spring International Music Festival, the Dresden Music Festival, and the Beethoven Festival in Leipzig
- Attend a special festival performance by world-renowned pianist Lang Lang in Leipzig
- Enjoy an organ recital at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, where J.S. Bach served as music director for 27 years
- Explore the homes of great composers, including Robert and Clara Schumann
- Take expert-led walking tours of Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, and Prague
- Enjoy private tours of the Semperoper Dresden, the Berlin Philharmonie, and Prague's historic Estates Theatre
- Discover masterpieces at the Zwinger Museum and Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, featuring works by Raphael, Giorgione, Veronese, Vermeer, Van Dyck, Dürer, and Rembrandt
- Savor multi-course dinners featuring regional specialties
- Experience a wine tasting along Germany's scenic Saxon Wine Route
- Travel with fellow music lovers who share your passion for classical music, history, art, and culture
Memories to last a lifetime...
