International Music Festival Koblenz

Benedict Kloeckner founded IMUKO in his home region and has shaped it as artistic director ever since.

The festival brings internationally renowned artists together with exceptional young musicians. Guests have included the conductors Myung-Whun Chung and Cristian Măcelaru, the violinists Vilde Frang and Augustin Dumay and the Modigliani Quartet. Benedict Kloeckner has also performed there under Raphaël Merlin, Gabriel Bebeșelea and Leon Botstein.

With the highest artistic standards, real opportunities for the next generation and unusual concert encounters, IMUKO has become a place of exchange and musical discovery. Many festival concerts are recorded by SWR.

Paul Juon Festival

Benedict Kloeckner is also co-director of the Paul Juon Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, dedicated to the Swiss-Russian composer and his circle.