In the organizer's words:

The new year begins with a musical kick-off at the University of the Arts Bremen: From January 9 to February 1, 2026, the focus will be on the viola and, thanks to Sara Kim, Professor of Viola and Chamber Music, it will have its own festival in Bremen for the first time. Under the title "Viola. Finally." the HfK Bremen invites you to free concerts, workshops, master classes, audition training, talks and after-show parties.

With Sara Kim, the HfK Bremen is experiencing a new boost for the viola. Since she took up her post in April 2025, the number of viola students has doubled. The Bremen professor is one of the few female violists in teaching. The Viola Festival combines Kim, who took up her professorship at the Bremen University of the Arts in April 2025, with her long-awaited inaugural concert. Original works for viola solo will be performed, including works by Ligeti, Hindemith, Reger and others.