Dispute over Domkapellmeister: Protests after termination in Freiburg!
Dispute over Domkapellmeister: Protests after termination in Freiburg!
In the center of a violent dispute, the decision of the Archdiocese of Freiburg is to separate from Domkapellmeister Boris Böhmann. This termination, which will be effective at the end of February 2025, causes a stir nationwide, especially after an incident during the Christmas mass on Christmas Eve. According to Kathpress After a appearance of the cathedral singing, there was a long-lasting applause, which was interpreted as a sign of solidarity with Böhmann. Archbishop Stephan Burger was even forced to interrupt the celebration for several minutes because of this unexpected protest.
The archdiocese still sticks to the separation. A spokesman confirmed that the position will soon be advertised, despite the protests and an already launched online petition of supporters who work for Böhmann's whereabouts, such as
Despite the defined termination, resistance is formed. The choirs and ensembles under Böhmann's management, including the cathedral singing boys, have triggered a strong wave of solidarity. During the Christmas mass, there were critical voices on the protests, which were described as inappropriate. A spokesman for the archdiocese expressed that the service was not suitable as a place for such clashes and condemned the disorders as an "unsuitable form of protest". In addition to the online petition, there was a musical flash mob with over 500 participants on December 7, which made themselves strong for Böhmann. The situation remains tense because the conflict not only affects Böhmann's career, but could also significantly influence the future of Freiburg Cathedral Music. Despite a lawsuit against the termination, which has been rejected so far, Böhmann continues to hope for a turn in this matter. protests and solidarization actions
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