Bremen Organ Sunday: Sound festival for monument preservation on September 14th!

Bremen Organ Sunday: Sound festival for monument preservation on September 14th!

The city of Bremen is preparing for a musical highlight: On Sunday, September 14th, numerous concerts and events will take place as part of Bremen Organ Sunday. This event coincides with the “Day of the Open Monument”, whose motto is “Valuable: priceless or irreplaceable?” will encourage many citizens to discover. Starting at 3 p.m., regional cantor Felix Mende will give a half-hour short concert on the impressive Breil/Sauer organ in the Catholic provost church of St. Johann, as Kirche Bremen reports.

The cathedral organist Prof. Stephan Leuthold will provide an exciting moderation, and will then offer another musical experience at 4 p.m. in St. Petri Cathedral. Not only will the Palmieri organ in the eastern crypt be presented here, but from 4.30 p.m. the impressive Sauer organ in the western gallery will also come into focus. If you want to get some fresh air after all these sounds, you have the opportunity to take a walk to Schlachte from 5:15 p.m. and relax with an ice cream or coffee.

A place with history

The Propsteikirche St. Johann, a true jewel of Bremen architecture, can look back on a long history. Originally part of a Franciscan monastery, which was probably founded in 1241, it is the only remaining building of the monastery, which was demolished in 1834. The monumental west gable and the high roof characterize the silhouette of the Schnoorviertel and attracted numerous religious refugees from the Spanish Netherlands and France in the 17th and 18th centuries. The church was handed over to the newly founded Catholic community in 1816 and re-consecrated in 1823, as described in detail by KGV Bremen.

With its fascinating architectural history and the celebratory events that take place here, it plays a central role in the city's cultural life. The organs that can be heard in this church are true works of art - they are designed by organ builders, architects and sculptors and contribute greatly to the acoustic and visual harmony that these unique places offer. The rows of pipes that produce the different timbres are carefully constructed to create a distinctive sound experience, as explained by Denkmalschutz.de.

Admission free, donations welcome

Anyone who is interested in church music and would like to immerse themselves in the world of organ sounds is warmly invited to visit the Bremen Organ Sunday. Admission is free, but donations to support church music are welcome. This is not only an opportunity to hear time-honored sounds, but also to have exciting conversations with like-minded people and learn more about Bremen's cultural treasures. So, let’s go to the Propsteikirche on September 14th – it promises to be an unforgettable day!