Paul Hindemith live in Bad Arolsen

Experience Paul Hindemith live on June 21st

A performance of works by Paul Hindemith is scheduled at Residenzschloss Arolsen on June 21, 2026. Hindemith (1895-1963) was a significant German composer, violist, teacher and theorist. His musical style is often described as *Gebrauchsmusik* – “music for use” – reflecting his belief in music serving a practical purpose and integrating elements of folk music and traditional counterpoint with modern techniques. While initially associated with expressionism and later distancing himself from it, his compositions demonstrate a clarity of form and harmonic language, often employing polyphony and exploring tonal ambiguity rather than complete atonality. He wrote in many genres, including operas, chamber music, orchestral works, and pedagogical pieces.

Residenzschloss Arolsen is a Weser Renaissance castle located in Bad Arolsen, Germany. Originally built in the 11th century, it underwent substantial reconstruction in the 16th and 17th centuries under Count Simon VI of Waldeck. The castle served as the residence of the Counts (later Princes) of Waldeck and Pyrmont for centuries.