Delmenhorster Kantor inspires in the USA: return with special sounds!
Delmenhorster Kantor inspires in the USA: return with special sounds!
Delmenhorst, Deutschland - Jörg Hitz, cantor of the city church of Delmenhorst, has returned fresh from his journey from the USA. The talented musician was invited to play the harpsichord in Reinhard Keiser's opera "Octavia" at the Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF). The stay in America lasted a total of six weeks, with Hitz spent five weeks in rehearsals and the last week at the festival. He describes the rehearsals as particularly familiar and unlike in Germany, where you often have less time for intensive cooperation. During the festival, which specializes in music from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, Hitz experienced a meeting of internationally renowned artists and aspiring talents. You can read more about the event in a report at ObServer
The opera "Octavia", which was in the heart of the festival, deals with the unsconduct of the Roman emperor Nero and his political machinations, which ultimately led to a revolution in the Roman Empire. This complex work, which was premiered in 1705 in Hamburg, addresses not only romantic, but also political unrest. Hitz is the music of the opera at an "incredibly exciting level" and thus underlines the high quality of the festival, which has brought together artists and music lovers every year since 1981. The BEMF is known for its stylized performances with a historical stage design and costumes, which makes the experience even more unique.
The return to Delmenhorst
With more than 100 recordings and radio productions, Hitz remains less well known in his home country. Nevertheless, he now brings his experiences back to the local music scene. In this context, he announced the upcoming summer concerts of the city church of Delmenhorst, which will start on July 2 at 6 p.m. and open with the title "My heart is ready" by Nicolaus Bruns. Visitors can expect a varied program with talented musicians, such as Francisco Henrique (bass) and Carla Linné (violin), which will appear together with Hitz on the harpsichord and the organ.The other concerts include:
- 9. July: "City, Land, River - A Smalling Geography" with works by Telemann and Corbett.
- 16. July: "In all friendship - a double concert" with Handel, Mattheson and others.
- 23. July: "Happy Birthday - our anniversaries" with lesser -known composers.
- 30. July: "Sternen sky - promising music" to plan on old pieces.
- 6. August: "Family gang - music of the Bach family" with works by Bach and his sons.
- 13. August: "Praise the Lord - a spiritual evening music" with music by Johann Georg Reichwein.
Admission to these concerts is free, but donations are requested to support the musical work of the city church. Hitz himself emphasizes the importance of diligence and empathy in music and is looking forward to sharing these experiences with the domestic community.
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