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Which pianist will conquer the stage at the student festival on the Lower Rhine?
Experience the 18th century International Euregio Rhine-Waal Student Piano Festival from July 20th to August 3rd, 2025 on the Lower Rhine. 33 talents from 20 nations present 145 concerts in different cities, supported by local and international partners.
Which pianist will conquer the stage at the student festival on the Lower Rhine?
A musical festival is coming: From July 20th to August 3rd, 2025, the Lower Rhine will once again become a stage for young talents. The XVIII. The International Euregio Rhine-Waal Student Piano Festival promises an intensive musical exchange and is already generating anticipation among lovers of classical piano music. The event will take place in 32 locations in the German-Dutch border region, including Straelen, where four special concerts are scheduled in the Protestant Dietrich Bonhoeffer Church. Admission to these events is free, although donations are requested for the young pianists.
A total of 33 talented pianists from 20 different countries, including Australia, Japan and several European nations, will be presenting. Niederrhein Nachrichten reports that the young musicians can gain valuable experience as part of the KAWAI “Heinrich Neuhaus” master classes, which also take place from July 20th to August 3rd. The master classes cover a variety of teaching content and are led by Professor Boguslaw Jan Strobel. These courses are part of the International Music Summer Campus Cleve, which has existed since 2008.
Diverse concert program
A highlight of the festival will be the concert on July 23rd, when Florian Albrecht will present works by composers such as Liszt and Chopin. On July 25th, Gabriel Jun Ho Yeo will perform and immerse the audience in the sounds of Scarlatti and Beethoven. On July 30th, Ukrainian pianist Olga Chelova will delight audiences with a sheer fireworks display of works from Bach to Bartók. The Australian Katarina Grobler concludes the series on August 1st with compositions by Vine and Brahms.
A total of 145 concerts are organized within the festival, proof of the great importance of this event in the German and international music scene. [Kirchenkreis Kleve](https://kirchenkreis-kleve.de/index.php/veranstaltungen- Veranstaltung-anzeigen/euregio-rhein-waal-studenten-klavierfestival.html) emphasizes that the organizer Kulturring Straelen is also supported by numerous partners, including the city of Kleve, the cultural foundation of the Sparkasse am Niederrhein and the Rotary Club Kleve Schloss Moyland.
The musical exchange
The festival not only represents a platform for young talent, but also promotes international cultural exchange across borders. miz.org confirms that Germany offers a rich landscape of music festivals, with the Euregio Rhine-Waal Student Piano Festival standing out due to its thematic focus and international participants.
Whether visitors or musicians, there is something for everyone at this festival. For anyone who would like to experience the sounds of the piano and the passionate performances of young talent, it is advisable to note the dates of the concerts in your calendar. The festival promises to be a true delight for the ear and an enrichment for the culture in the region.