The Bundeswehr Orchestra drew around 4,000 spectators to Plauen's Altmarkt on Thursday (August 29). The event was organized by the Kiwanis Club Plauen, which was able to bring the band to Plauen thanks to funding from the "Sustainable inner cities and centers" funding programme. The concerts are free of charge, but donations are collected during the performances. These are intended for three Plauen institutions: The almost 8,500 euros raised will be shared between the ALSO association's school support service, the children's home on Straßberger Straße and the park railroad.
The evening's program was a colourful mix: from pop to rock, 20 musicians played with the vocal duo Sofia Andersson and Marco Matias. Mayor Steffen Zenner and his wife Cornelia, top princess Maxi Schulz and Vice President of the German Bundestag Yvonne Magwas (MP) were also among the visitors.
On Thursday, August 29, around 4,000 spectators gathered on Plauen's Altmarkt to experience the Bundeswehr Orchestra. The event was organized by the Kiwanis Club Plauen, which had managed to bring the band to Plauen thanks to the "Sustainable inner cities and centers" funding programme. Although the concerts were free of charge, donations were collected during the performances. These donations are to benefit three Plauen institutions: the ALSO association's school support service, the children's home on Straßberger Straße and the park railroad. A total of almost 8500 euros was collected.
The evening's program was varied and ranged from pop to rock, presented by 20 musicians and the singing duo Sofia Andersson and Marco Matias. Mayor Steffen Zenner and his wife Cornelia, top princess Maxi Schulz and Vice President of the German Bundestag Yvonne Magwas (MP) were also among the audience.
The musical performance by the Bundeswehr orchestra attracted a large audience to Plauen's Altmarkt. Thanks to the commitment of the Kiwanis Club Plauen and the sponsorship program, not only was the audience thrilled, but donations were also collected for local institutions. The variety of the musical program and the top-class guests made for a successful evening full of music and fellowship.
