"Magic Piano in Concert" at Beringen Castle Museum

Description

Piano concert featuring the great masters of piano artistry at the beginning of the 20th century (live) on the Steinway 'Welte-Mignon' piano. Dates: 22.01.2026, 19.02.2026, 09.04.2026, 18.06.2026, 17.09.2026, 19.11.2026
Moderation: 22 January 2026, Rolf Neuweiler - 19 February 2026, Paul K. Haug - 9 April 2026, Paul K. Haug - 18 June 2026, Rolf Neuweiler - 17 September 2026, Paul K Haug - 19 November 2026, Rolf Neuweiler
The most famous, long-deceased piano greats of the turn of the last century perform on the Steinway 'Welte-Mignon' reproduction piano, the celebrated 'new wonder of the world' of the piano and music world in 1904. These include Suzanne Godenne, Ferrucio Busoni, I.J. Paderewski, Claude Debussy, Eugen d'Albert, Rudolph Ganz, Edvard Grieg, and many more.
For visitors, it is a very special experience to see the piano keys moving as if by ghostly hands and follow the music as it unfolds, in addition to enjoying the sound.
The recording devices were destroyed during the Second World War, and the two inventors, Edwin Welte and Karl Bockisch, took the big, closely guarded secret of how they worked with them to their graves. The mystery surrounding this invention will therefore probably never be revealed. However, the musical enjoyment lives on, entirely in keeping with the spirit of the inventors and the artists of that time. Catering: There is a small café in the building or the Gemeindehaus restaurant directly across the street.
There is no box office. Please use the advance ticket sales.

This is an external offer marketed via Schaffhauserland Tourism. Provider: Museumsverein Beringen

Beringen Castle, Steig 5, 8222 Beringen The event will take place in the newly created "Mechanical Musical Instruments" department in the new extension of Beringen Castle.

Highlights

• Performances on the historic Steinway 'Welte-Mignon' piano
• Features legendary early 20th-century piano masters
• Multiple dates throughout 2026
• Unique experience of observing the ghostly movement of piano keys

General Information

"Magic Piano in Concert" takes place at Beringen Castle Museum and features live performances of renowned pianists from the early 20th century. The event showcases the historic Steinway 'Welte-Mignon' piano, a technological marvel of its time. The concerts are scheduled for several dates in 2026, offering visitors a rare glimpse into musical history.

Location

8222 Beringen, Schweiz

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