Mozart's Requiem: A moving concert in Euskirchen is enthusiastic!

Mozart's Requiem: A moving concert in Euskirchen is enthusiastic!

In the Herz-Jesu Church in Euskirchen, a moving requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, which touched the audience deeply. This masterpiece, unfinished and yet so powerful, was presented by regional cantor Manfred Sistig in an emotional framework that revolved around death. The performance included not only Mozart's music, but also suitable texts that addressed the grief and transience of life.

The stage was filled with talented singers of the Cappella Vocale of the St. Martin city parish as well as instrumentalists from the Düsseldorf Symphoniker and the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne. Solists such as Elisabeth Menke (soprano) and Michael Momot (bass) contributed to the emotional intensity of the evening. Pastor Tobias Hopmann opened the concert with moving words that the present united the transience of life and especially those who were torn out of life much too early.

sensitive performance under Manfred Sistig's management

The performance under the direction of Manfred Sistig was a masterful interpretation of Mozart's last work. With a sense of melancholy and human emotions that swing in music, suddenly brought the composition to life. The combination of excellent orchestra and an experienced choir gave the tragedy of the requiem a festive splendor. The reading of letters that Mozart wrote to his father was particularly impressive, which gave the audience a deep insight into the personal examination of the composer with death.

The performance became an unforgettable experience through the magical voices of the soloists, who played with dedication. Despite the challenging acoustics of the church, the music remained clear and structured. A highlight was the moment when the lacrimosa abruptly broke off, which caused goosebumps with the audience and impressively reflected the echo of life and death.

a moving commemoration

At the end of the performance, three bells that remembered the many people who died through wars, disasters or diseases at a young age were resounded. But the concert did not end in mourning: With the Ave Verum, one of Mozart's most famous vocal plants, there was a ray of hope that was supposed to comfort the listeners. Thanks to the support of the Lotte Josten Foundation, admission was free of charge, and donations for the organization "Casa Hogar" were collected, which is committed to education and security for girls in Colombia.