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Inspiring concert: Federal police make music for palliative care in Kaufbeuren
On October 12, 2025, a chamber music ensemble from the Federal Police in Kaufbeuren thrilled people with a benefit concert in aid of the palliative care service.
Inspiring concert: Federal police make music for palliative care in Kaufbeuren
On October 12, 2025, the parish church of St. Martin in Kaufbeuren was the scene of a special musical event: a chamber music ensemble from the Munich Federal Police Orchestra performed at a benefit concert for the Blicklicht outpatient palliative care service. The event, which began at 5 p.m. and lasted an hour, enjoyed a full audience—a positive development compared to the previous year, as wir-sind-kaufbeuren.de notes.
The atmosphere in the church was one of a mixture of awe and joy. Michaela Bauschmid, who welcomed those present, was able to welcome prominent guests such as Bundestag member Stephan Stracke and Mayor Stefan Bosse. He acknowledged the ensemble's commitment and thanked them for their voluntary support for Blicklicht and the community.
A musical pleasure
The ensemble, consisting of nine professional musicians, performed a varied program. Under the direction of Philipp Armbruster, who has been chief conductor of the Munich Federal Police Orchestra since July 2023, the concert began with Mozart's Serenade in C minor, KV 388, in the original instrumentation for wind octet. The sound of this composition filled the church and immediately captivated the listeners.
The Mozart Serenade was followed by three scenes from Prokofiev's famous ballet "Romeo and Juliet", adapted by Andreas Tarkmann. The ensemble succeeded in conveying the dramaturgy of an opera orchestra with just a few wind instruments and taking the audience into another world. The crowning conclusion was modern-neo-romantic music by the Hungarian composer Frigyes Hidas, which was reminiscent of the sounds of film music and was extremely pleasing. The concert ended with Handel’s “Queen of Sheba Overture” to coveted applause.
A look at the background
The Federal Police Orchestra Munich, whose roots go back to 1952, has earned a place for itself in Germany's musical landscape. It not only supports internal Federal Police events, but is also involved in public relations through charity concerts and cultural events. These efforts have been particularly pronounced since its incorporation into the Potsdam Federal Police Headquarters in 2008, especially in the area of musical support for social projects, as bundespolizei.de reports.
As part of this tradition, there is also an upcoming benefit concert by the Federal Police Orchestra in the Hauzenberg parish church, which is scheduled to take place on November 17th at 5 p.m. Admission is free, and donations for local initiatives such as Lebenshilfe and Krebshilfe are warmly welcomed, as kulturwochen-hauzenberg.de informs.
These concerts illustrate how music can not only entertain, but also help. The impressive performance of the musicians and the great response in the community testify to the important role that the Federal Police Orchestra plays in society.