Frederick the Great

Celebrate his 300th Birthday Year!

Enjoy great concerts in Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin's jewel of baroque architecture. First housing a valuable citrus collection, the aristocracy of the day soon discovered the palace orangerie to be the perfect venue for their splendid festivities. Now you can celebrate the 300th birthday year of Frederick the Great there. A major force in German history, Frederick ruled Prussia for 46 years, transforming it from a minor Germanic kingdom into a European power. As an avid flute player, 'Old Fritz' was an important patron of the arts, supporting many composers. Enjoy great concerts to celebrate Frederick the Great in Berlin.