Sounding baroque night: Bach and Handel in the city church of Celle!
Sounding baroque night: Bach and Handel in the city church of Celle!
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the city church in Celle becomes the scene of a musical highlight. Under the title "An (Ge) thought" at 12 noon, the voices of the ensemble around the soprano Kerstin Weise, block flutist Gerald Splitt and the organist Elisabeth Michaelis will be heard. The program includes significant works from baroque music that promise a true praise of the creator. The texts for the event come from Volkmar Latossek and encourage the multi -layered music language in an impressive way.
The selection of compositions should also make the hearts of lovers of classical music beat faster. Works by sizes such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Händel and Georg Philipp Telemann are performed. These three composers shaped the baroque music and created works that have not yet lost any of their radiance. Bach, the music of which is known for its complex structure and deep harmony, is considered one of the greatest composers in music history.
The highlights of the Baroque
The importance of baroque music should not be underestimated. It extends over the years from 1600 to 1750 and is characterized by its richly decorated style and complex harmonies. This era introduced a variety of instruments and produced new music techniques that were further developed in later epochs such as classical and romance. So the baroque music is not only listed in concerts, but also influences modern music styles up to jazz and pop.
In parallel to the musical activities in Celle, another remarkable concert will take place in the Baroque Church in Sehnde-Eilten on November 24, November 24th. The baroque ensemble Ilten presents a similar program with works by Bach, Handel, Telemann and even Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is planned that the concert will start at 5 p.m. and last about 75 minutes. Here, too, a strong interpretation of Bach's 1st Brandenburg concert and excerpts from Handel's oratorio "Messiah" is expected.an experience for young and old
Particularly exciting for families: In the parish hall, childcare is offered for the second part of the concert, so that parents can enjoy the music without distraction. Entry is also free, with donations being asked at the exit. Such initiatives not only promote cultural participation, but also show how important it is to make classical music accessible to a broad audience.
With these events it becomes clear that the legacy of baroque music is alive and that generations of music lovers are still enthusiastic. If you are in Celle or Sehnde this weekend, you should not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of baroque sounds and experience the harmony of music and word.
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