Villa Teresa

About the museum

The villa in Coswig's Kötitz district was built in 1873 and stands in a spacious English-style park. From 1891 to 1895, the Caracas-born pianist and composer Teresa Carreño lived here with the pianist and composer Eugen d’Albert. The couple married in 1892; their daughters Eugenia and Hertha were born in Coswig. D’Albert had his own pavilion for composing built at the far end of the garden before the marriage ended in divorce in 1895.

After decades of changing uses, the house was extensively restored in 2001 and 2002. Since then, the historically furnished salons on the main floor have served as a chamber music hall and event rooms. The Teresa Carreño und Eugen d’Albert Gesellschaft Coswig, founded in 1995, looks after the legacy of the two musicians and has collected letters, photos, programs, sheet music, and recordings from around the world since its founding.

In July 2014, a newly designed museum opened in the villa, presenting the life and work of the artist couple, their family, and their circle. On display are items from family possessions, autographs, photographs, and the grand piano that Carl Bechstein gave to his goddaughter Eugenia d’Albert. The house is run by the Kulturbetriebsgesellschaft Meißner Land, which hosts concerts, readings, and private celebrations here.

Highlights

• Home of the pianists Teresa Carreño and Eugen d’Albert
• Bechstein grand piano from the estate of their daughter Eugenia
• Theater box with color prints on the opera "Tiefland" and a listening station
• Historically furnished chamber music hall with a Meissen tiled stove
• English-style park with a Japanese teahouse

Permanent exhibitions

• Museum Teresa Carreño und Eugen d’Albert – Opened in 2014, the exhibition tells the story of the two musicians, their children, and famous companions. On display are mementos from family possessions, autographs, a Bechstein grand piano, a listening station, and a digital flip book with the couple's correspondence.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Kulturbetriebsgesellschaft Meißner Land mbH

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 80 guests.

Chamber music hall for up to 80 people with three adjoining salons (approx. 20 m² each), Salon Elisabeth upstairs, a terrace, and the park with a lawn and Japanese teahouse (up to 200 guests outdoors). Civil weddings on set Saturdays in the chamber music hall, non-civil ceremonies also in the park; catering can be arranged. Inquiries at +49-3523-700186.

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