An overview of our current annual programme. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you.
MUSIK AM 13. – Romantic choral music
Programme
Johannes Brahms 1833–97
Three motets op. 110 (1890)
Heinrich Reimann 1850–1906
Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern op. 25 for organ (1895)
Max Reger 1873–1916
Romanze WoO IV/11 for harmonium
Hugo Wolf 1860–1903
Six sacred songs (1881)
CANTUS STUTTGART
Jörg-Hannes Hahn, conductor and organ
Introduction 7.15pm: Dr. Jürgen Schaarwächter
Admission free, donations requested
About the programme
A cappella singing, that is unaccompanied choral singing, expressing all the nuances of the human voice artistically and sensitively, experienced another impressive blossoming in the 19th century. The most important choral compositions of the late Romantic period include the motets of Johannes Brahms and the “Sechs geistliche Lieder” by Hugo Wolf, setting poems by Eichendorff. These remain a challenge for all ambitious choirs and an incomparable listening experience for audiences.
Summer! Organ – International Organ Cycle 2025
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn 1809–47
The Six Sonatas for Organ op. 65
About the programme
Felix Mendelssohn is amongst the most important German church music composers of the 19th century, not just for his vocal works, but also for his organ compositions. The most important of these are the Six Sonatas op. 65, which stand at the heart of our International Organ Cycle 2025. Their exemplary status lasted for over a century, influencing composers from Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger to Max Reger and Paul Hindemith. Their variety and their musical richness make them a true compendium of organ playing.