Abendkonzert of the Musikkapelle Pfalzen

The evening concert of the Musikkapelle Pfalzen

The Abendkonzert der Musikkapelle Pfalzen is a series of open-air summer concerts by the brass band of Falzes/Pfalzen, a small town in the Puster Valley, Bolzano province, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. Throughout the summer, the band enlivens village evenings with free performances at the Musikpavillon in Kirchplatz, the church square, offering residents and tourists a moment of live music in the heart of the Dolomites, at the foot of Plan de Corones (Kronplatz).

A band with nearly two centuries of history

The Musikkapelle Pfalzen is one of the town's most deeply rooted associations: it was founded in 1827 by the then-school director Peter Niederwanger, who led it for nearly thirty years. Since then, the band has continuously accompanied the community life of Pfalzen, through religious festivals, civic anniversaries, and musical events. Since 2023, the artistic direction has been entrusted to maestro Matthias Willeit. Like all South Tyrolean Musikkapellen, the ensemble preserves and passes on the heritage of Tyrolean brass band music, a strong identity element of this German-speaking territory.

The repertoire and atmosphere

The evening concerts offer a varied and traditional program: marches, waltzes, polkas, overtures, and pieces of Alpine folk music, often interspersed with more modern tracks. The musicians perform in traditional costumes (Tracht), giving the evenings that authentic character that makes the performances of South Tyrolean bands a unique cultural experience, much loved by visitors.

• Location: Musikpavillon, Kirchplatz 1A, in the center of Falzes/Pfalzen
• Format: open-air concert, free admission
• Repertoire: Tyrolean brass music, marches, waltzes, and traditional pieces
• Context: Puster Valley, Kronplatz Dolomites region, Bolzano province

A summer village tradition

The Abendkonzert is much more than just a concert: it is a summer ritual that marks the evenings in Pfalzen and brings the community together around its band. For those staying in the Puster Valley, it is the ideal opportunity to discover the musical culture of South Tyrol live, in a small town that has managed to preserve its traditions.