When does the concert start and how long does it last?

Start is at 19:00 hrs, end around 21:00 hrs. Playing time is about 120 minutes without guarantee.

Are there tickets and what do they cost?

Admission is free according to the event information. A reservation may be advisable depending on occupancy.

Where is the concert taking place?

In the Karlshalle of the cultural center at Karlsplatz, Karlspl. 7/9, 91522 Ansbach.

What about parking spaces?

Public parking spaces are available at Karlsplatz, partially subject to charges depending on the time of day. Please pay attention to the signage.

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

The cultural center at Karlsplatz offers wheelchair access according to location information.

What musical offerings will be available?

Works by Strauss alternating with new pieces by Alexander Ilg, complemented by ballet performances, soprano Petra Piccu, and moderation by Renate Schneider.

Waltz, Wit, Wow: Alexander Ilg Ignites Champagne Mood in Ansbach

Name: Champagne Mood – A Cheerful Cabaret Concert
Start: 2026-02-28T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-28T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturzentrum am Karlsplatz (Karlshalle)

Waltz Sparks and Cabaret Shine: Champagne Mood in the Karlshalle

An evening for heart and ear: Alexander Ilg – often celebrated as 'Franconian Johann Strauss' – presents a cheerful cabaret concert with the Ansbach Chamber Orchestra and the Ballettschule TanzZeit Ansbach. In the magnificent Karlshalle, elegant waltzes, lively polkas, and fine satires meet lyrical soprano – a live experience with goosebumps moments.

Sonorities of the Viennese School, freshly composed

Ilg writes in the idiomatic Strauss style and focuses on brilliant orchestration, smooth synchronization of stage and hall, and a pointed stage performance. Between well-known Strauss works and new pieces by Ilg, a dialogical tension arc emerges: march sharpness, waltz warmth, and dancerly lightness – all in chamber orchestral transparency.

Ballet, Soprano, Moderation – an Evening Like a Ball

The Ballettschule TanzZeit Ansbach makes waltz arches visible, soprano Petra Piccu ennobles the melodies with warm timbre, and moderator Renate Schneider charmingly guides 'through the ball at the Orlovsky house'. Thus, music theater flair merges with concert precision – a scenically musical concert experience.

Live Atmosphere in the Karlshalle

The baroque Karlshalle in the cultural center at Karlsplatz provides acoustic clarity and a festive setting. The audience feels the energy of the hall: fine articulation of the strings, wide phrases, dynamic waves – the audience's mood carries every coda.

Echo from the Press and Scene

Reports praise Ilg's eloquent application of the 'Straussian vocabulary' with innocent playfulness – his marches possess sharpness, his waltzes warmth. Released recordings of the Ansbach Chamber Orchestra emphasize the quality claim of the evening.

Conclusion

A sparkling concert evening between tradition and new creation is expected: waltz frenzy, cabaret wit, ballet elegance – ideal for lovers of classical music, entertainment music, and great live sound. Secure your date now and experience the champagne mood on-site.