Concert on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Festival Hall Vic. Abens

The Brass Band Hessen, consisting of 26 brass players and 4 percussionists under the direction of their inspiring musical leader Hans-Reiner Schmidt, set out in 2008 to leave their own musical mark on the concert scene.

The band nurtures a repertoire of brass band music that is still largely undiscovered in the country and enriches it with their own compositions and arrangements. The identity of Brass Band Hessen is defined by a distinctive sound, cross-genre programs, and the highest standards of quality. The band regularly collaborates with internationally acclaimed guest soloists.

In entertaining yet sophisticated concert programs, the musicians from Hessen impress with their obvious joy of playing, surprising, moving, and captivating the audience.

The sustainable development of the band is guided by Hans-Reiner Schmidt, who follows his philosophy of creating a unique sound identity and a distinctive Brass Band brand, tirelessly directing and promoting the band. His drive to advance the band, help it thrive, and open it to new horizons in terms of repertoire, musical expression, and presence on renowned concert stages, characterizes his work.

As a result of this dedication, Brass Band Hessen has delighted audiences at several prestigious music festivals in their home region of Hesse, and is a welcome guest at events such as the Burgfestspiele Bad Vilbel, the Limburger Meisterkonzerte, the Nieder-Mooser Konzertsommer, the Bad Hersfelder Festspiele, and the grand hr4 Christmas Concert of the Hessischer Rundfunk.

The concerts of Brass Band Hessen offer a captivating listening experience with a signature touch.

Biography of Hans-Reiner Schmidt

Hans-Reiner Schmidt, born in Willingshausen-Zella, studied trombone with Professor Martin Göss at the HfMdK Frankfurt/Main. In 1985, he became principal trombone in the Rundfunkorchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, and since 1993 has played trombone in the hr Symphony Orchestra.

This musical all-rounder cannot be placed in any single category. He has toured with Ernst Mosch, Udo Jürgens, “hr-brass,” and “German Brass,” co-founded the Frankfurt Jazz Big Band, and appeared in over 70 television programs with the Orchestra Hans-Reiner Schmidt.

As an arranger and composer, Schmidt works with ensembles of all kinds. The brass coach is a sought-after teacher and conductor for a variety of orchestral and instrumental workshops. Since October 2017, he has been a lecturer at the Franz Liszt Music University in Weimar.

Schmidt tirelessly directs and promotes his Brass Band Hessen. As artistic director and arranger, he provides unique impulses and opens new horizons for the still-young Brass Band scene in Germany.

Reservations: (+352) 83 41 08-1 / caisse@castle-vianden.lu

Members of the Friends of Vianden Castle: free of charge

Non – members: 

Adults: 21 EUR

Students: 11 EUR

Children (+6): 11 EUR