| Here is what I would try:
The Gymnasiums in Germany were really nice to us. (German high schools.) They are kinda like US magnet schools. My D went to a math/science gymnasium. But there was also a music gymnasium in town, and those are fairly common, especially in larger towns.
When we were there, S2 needed to do his school online. I asked at D's gymnasium if they would be willing to let him use the school computers, and they were like, "Of course! You pay taxes don't you? This is for everyone." Only rule was that we come in after school was out (at 1:00).
My guess is that if you go to the Direktor of the local music gymnasium and introduce yourself - make sure they understand that you are studying music at university - not just a hobbyist - and ask if there might be a piano available for practice, they might be willing to let you use one. Also look for a local musik Hochschule (college). The schools are much more open than they are here - and someone might be more than willing to let you practice. Interestingly, the one place where people were less accomodating was in the churches. Pianos were locked up tight and even school groups weren't allowed to use them.
Be aware that schools might or might not be in session part of the time you are there. Schools in Germany stagger their summer breaks (6 weeks) so that the whole country isn't on vacation at the same time, because the roads get too crowded.
If you tell me where you are going, I can try to get more details. I got fairly experienced at reading school websites and such.
Concert tickets in the bigger places are harder to come by - they sell out. And they are really expensive. But towns have civic centers with smaller orchestras and visitors, and those are cheaper and easier to get. Even school orchestras sell out!
If you want to send me your email address via PM, I'll email you a bunch of links that we found helpful. |