Sound choral concert: Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Requiem in Gengenbach!

Sound choral concert: Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Requiem in Gengenbach!

On Sunday, October 20, a very special choir concert takes place in the beautiful St. Martin Church in Gengenbach. The Catholic district cantore of the Ortenau will come up with a fine program at 7.30 p.m., which includes two of the most important works in the oratorio literature: Georg Friedrich Handel's "Messiah" Part III and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem KV 626.

District cantor Matthias Degott, who will lead the performance, has put together a top -class ensemble with his team. The talented vocal soloists Felicitas are fresh (soprano), Alexandra Rawohl (old), Philipp Nicklaus (tenor) and Will King (bass). In addition, the Karlsruhe Baroque Orchestra will provide musical accompaniment.

The beginning with Handel

The concert is opened with the third part of Handel's "Messiah", which is thematically linked to Mozart's dead mass. Handel's composition deals with great topics such as death and resurrection, which makes it an indispensable part of the Christian music tradition. Interestingly, Mozart worked on the work in 1789 for an exclusive performance that took place at the request of the Barons Gottfried van Swieten.

For many, the "Messiah" is a milestone, and the vocal performances promise to captivate the listeners. The orchestral interplay will underline the emotional weight of the work and make the evening unforgettable.

a masterpiece of flower and grief

The Requiem of Mozart, which remained unfinished after he died in 1791, is considered one of his greatest legacies. The composition, which was completed by Mozart's widow Constanze posthumously with the help of his student Franz Xaver Süßmayr, is an impressive example of the art form of the requiem. Despite the additions to Mozart's death, your distinctive handwriting can be felt in each sentence. The work is often admired for its emotional depth and musical beauty and attracts numerous people every year.

The decision to bring these two masterpieces together in a concert illustrates the connection between Handel and Mozart's creative period and their common thematic content. The listeners can look forward to an exceptional mixing of baroque splendor and classic sadness that will take them on a profound emotional journey.

Tickets for this special concert are available in advance, including from Kultur und Tourismus GmbH in Gengenbach or on the website reservix.de. One should not miss such an opportunity to experience two of the most famous works in music history in a breathtaking framework!