750 years of the Riddagshausen monastery church: Fest with Dresden Kreuzchor

750 years of the Riddagshausen monastery church: Fest with Dresden Kreuzchor

Klosterkirche Riddagshausen, 38126 Braunschweig, Deutschland - The Riddagshausen monastery church in Braunschweig is celebrating a remarkable anniversary this year: 750 years. An occasion that not only focuses on history, but also the future of this impressive church. The anniversary year is peppered with a varied supporting program that has been moving many visitors to the church since the beginning of the year. The celebrations are held in cooperation with the Braunschweigisches Kultur ownership, the Evangelical Foundation Neuerkerode and the Richard Borek Foundation, which underlines the importance of this event.

A highlight of the anniversary is a visit to the Dresden Kreuzchores, which will perform on July 2 in Riddagshausen. This traditional boy choir is one of the oldest in Europe and has developed an excellent reputation over almost a century. His concert will not only be part of the celebrations, but also an important musical event in which works by composers such as Johannes Brahms, Zoltán Kodály and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy will sound. The concert began at 7:30 p.m., admission is already at 6:45 p.m. Tickets for the event are online and in the Bartels musical trade at Wilhelmstraße 89, Braunschweig.

a festival full of diversity

In addition to the concert, the anniversary year is dedicated to renewal and living community. One of the highlights is the festival service on June 15, which was ceremoniously designed with an epistion from the letter from Paul to Rome and a song of praise for wisdom and knowledge of God. A birthday party in the garden of the monastery church, in which surprising guests present musical contributions, also created a happy mood among those present.

The restoration of the organ and the establishment of a children's chapel are other signs of the vitality of the monastery church. These measures stand for the commitment to maintain the monastery garden and promote the community. A special highlight in the coming months is the 22nd International Riddaghausen organ summer, in which top -class musicians will perform concerts.

art as a bridge

On June 29, the concert "The Elements - Living Earth" by Capella de la Torre will be performed, which combines music, historical instruments and modern video art. This innovative connection is intended to address a wide audience and create a space for cultural exchange. In addition, the exhibition "The White Fading" by Elena Kaufmann, which deals with prejudice -free encounters between people of different beliefs, is presented within the anniversary year.

The Riddagshausen monastery church has established itself as a lively place for community. It is not only a place of calm and inspiration, but also a space that offers the opportunity to interest and participate in diverse anniversary events. In times when society and culture are increasingly merging together, musical tradition in churches such as Riddagshausen plays an important role. In this context, the German Music Council emphasizes the opportunity of church music for social cohesion, a concern that is also reflected in the anniversary, as and riddagshausen.net report.

With its open house, the monastery church invites all people to participate in these important celebrations and to experience the wealth of culture and community. Whether music lover or simply looking for a moment of reflection - everyone can find their place here.