Juri and the Unicorn

Unicorns Don’t Exist! …Or Do They? Throughout history, from the Middle Ages to the present day, artists have been fascinated by the mythical unicorn. Depictions of this mysterious creature can even be found in Asia and the Americas. But has anyone ever actually seen one?
This is a case for Juri Tetzlaff, who embarks on a magical quest together with the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt to uncover the secrets of this legendary animal—and makes some surprising discoveries along the way.

Is the unicorn a forest dweller? Or does it roam the desert? What does it eat? And why have so many artists painted it if no one has ever seen one? In this interactive concert experience, Juri explores these questions and more. He's joined not only by the powerful sounds of the orchestra, but also by the young audience—because only together can they get closer to the truth behind the myth!

Juri Tetzlaff is a founding host of Germany’s children’s channel KiKA and a household name for a whole generation thanks to shows like Tigerenten Club, Trickboxx, Mitmach-Mühle, and the beloved bedtime show Baumhaus. In addition to his television work as a presenter, actor, and storyteller, he is an accomplished screenwriter and director. Since 2001, he has created and hosted classical concerts for young audiences, performing over 100 times a year across Germany. He has collaborated with major orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the German Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSB), and the WDR Funkhausorchester. His work has earned him prestigious awards, including the ECHO Klassik “Classical Music for Children prize.

Juri and the Unicorn
Concept & Host: Juri Tetzlaff
Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt
Conductor: Ulrich Kern
A musical and visual journey in search of a creature that doesn’t exist… or maybe it does?!
With music by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

January 18, 2026 – Sunday, 4:00 PM
Nikolaisaal/Großer Saal
€15 / Children €6
Recommended for families with children ages 8 and up.
School groups receive free admission to the accompanying exhibition Unicorn. The Mythical Creature in Art (Oct 25, 2025 – Feb 1, 2026) with prior registration. Guided tours can also be booked for school concerts: besucherservice@museum-barberini.de

School Concert
January 19, 2026 – Monday, 10:00 AM
Nikolaisaal/Großer Saal

Pesented by Musikfestspiele Sanssouci and Nikolaisaal Potsdam gGmbH