Yaakov Rubinstein and Nizar Elkhater Enchant Bamberg in the Rose Garden

A Summer Evening Between Orient, Classic, and Chamber Music

On August 15, 2026, the Rose Garden of the New Residence in Bamberg transforms into a place of intense musical encounters: Ya’akov Rubinstein and Nizar Elkhater present an evening of sonatas featuring works by Mozart, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Dauber, Maurice Ravel, as well as compositions by Riad and Nizar Elkhater. The concert starts at 8:00 PM, with entry beginning at 7:30 PM. ([kultur.bamberg.de](https://kultur.bamberg.de/_plaza/kuba.cfm?VeranstaltungID=410688&did=3))

Music That Builds Bridges

The evening carries the spirit of the "West-Eastern Divan" in its title: Here, classical form meets cultural openness, historical performance practice meets the present. Rubinstein, who was the principal concertmaster of the Bamberg Symphony from 1995 to 2009, brings his experience from the major music centers of Europe, Asia, and America. Elkhater represents an artistic profile that connects performance, composition, and cultural education. ([kultur.bamberg.de](https://kultur.bamberg.de/_plaza/kuba.cfm?VeranstaltungID=410688&did=3))

Chamber Music with Depth and Color

The program contains tightly woven musical contrasts: Mozart's Sonata in E Minor, Mendelssohn at the piano, Ravel's Deux Mélodies Hébraïques, and the Serenade by Robert Dauber create a dramaturgy full of lyrical lines, subtle tensions, and emotional sharpness. Particularly exciting: the inclusion of original works by Riad and Nizar Elkhater, which add a contemporary and personal dimension to the concert. ([kultur.bamberg.de](https://kultur.bamberg.de/_plaza/kuba.cfm?VeranstaltungID=410688&did=3))

A Special Place for a Special Sound

The Rose Garden in the New Residence is among the most characteristic cultural venues in Bamberg. It is located directly at Domplatz, easily accessible by public transport via the Domplatz stop, and offers a view over the old town to the Michaelsberg. There are no dedicated visitor parking spaces; the venue encourages travel by public transport or on foot through the historic city center. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/poi/rosengarten-4651/?utm_source=openai))

Live Atmosphere Outdoors

The open-air setting of the Rose Garden gives the concert a special audience atmosphere: Baroque architecture, summer air, and chamber music precision merge into a concert experience with unmistakable acoustics and close contact between stage and audience. For visitors, this creates exactly that mixture of tranquility and excitement that makes great chamber music outdoors so impressive. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/poi/rosengarten-4651/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

"West-Eastern Divan in the Rose Garden" promises an evening of musical excellence, cultural depth, and emotional radiance. Anyone wanting to experience Bamberg in late summer at its most sonorous should not miss this concert. ([kultur.bamberg.de](https://kultur.bamberg.de/_plaza/kuba.cfm?VeranstaltungID=410688&did=3))

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Sources:

• Bamberg Tourism – West-Eastern Divan in the Rose Garden
• Kultur.Bamberg – Event Entry
• City of Bamberg – Rose Garden Serenades Program 2026/27
• BVD Ticket – Rose Garden Serenades: West-Eastern Divan in the Rose Garden
• Nizar Elkhater – Official Website
• Bavarian Palace Administration – New Residence Bamberg, Directions