Classical:NEXT presents artists and ensembles from around the world that push the boundaries and extend the horizons of art music.
The Showcase Festival features a live concert series of artists and productions across different formats, providing a unique opportunity to experience a number of performances in a short amount of time.
The Festival is comprised of Daytime and Evening Showcases, Club Showcases and DJs with performances at the Innovation Award ceremony.
Germany
Germany
Canada/Iran/Senegal
Estonia
Germany
Mexico
UK
Germany
Lebanon/USA
Spain
Colombia
Poland
Germany
Finland
Italy
Poland/Lithuania
Australia/UK
The Classical:NEXT Showcases are selected by an international jury of experts to present a wide range of high-quality artists and productions in every category from early to contemporary, traditional to experimental. Soloists and small ensembles as well as large ensembles, opera productions or musical theatre projects can be presented through a showcase concert.
See all Evening Showcases 2022 curated by this year's Classical:NEXT Jury.
These four late-night showcases offer the chance to see outstanding NEXT artists perform at Cumberland in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere, together with Classical:NEXT DJs on Wednesday and Thursday night.
The Opening Artists perform at the Opening Ceremony of Classical:NEXT, kicking off with a gala that showcases the NEXT music of a specific country.
See all artists performing at the Opening.
A new format comes to Classical:NEXT 2022: The Pop Up Stage will present artists and projects outside of the usual concert setting in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. The Pop Up Stage is located in the upper foyer of the Classical:NEXT Showcase Venue Schauspielhaus Hannover.
