A-cappella sensation: singer pure inspires toblach with a sting!

A-cappella sensation: singer pure inspires toblach with a sting!

Toblach, Italien - On May 23, 2025 at 8:00 p.m., a special A-cappella concert will take place in the TOBLACH cultural center. The highly acclaimed ensemble Singer PUR, which has caused a stir with internationally since it was founded in March 1992, will enter the stage. With five former Regensburg cathedral sparrows and a soprano, the group forms a talented line-up that has developed into one of the world's leading A-cappella formations. dolomitenstadt reports that the concept of the concerts "Fields of Gold-with Sting across the vowel music" Songs by Gordon Sumner, better known as the Sting, combined with thematically related vocal pieces.

Over the years, Singer has received numerous awards, including the 1st price of the German Music Competition in 1994 and the Grand Prix for Vocal Music at the International Tampere Music Festival in 1995. Her impressive career includes appearances in more than 60 countries and at renowned festivals, as well as at important concert series, as in the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris. Further information and tickets are available at www.kulturzentrum-toblach.eu or by phone at +39 0474 976 151.

ticket raffle for the concert

A raffle also takes place as part of the concert. Readers have the opportunity to win 1 x 2 tickets for the concert. Participation in this raffle is possible until May 20, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. by leaving a comment under the article on the website. This offers a great opportunity to experience one of the most famous A-cappella groups.

a cappella music in the change of time

a cappella music, which is performed without instrumental accompaniment, has its roots in the Renaissance and became particularly popular during the 19th century. Many of the earliest pieces of music from this tradition come from religious contexts. In addition to the Gregorian singing, works by composers such as Guillaume du Fay and Josquin of the Prez are also central to the development of A-cappella practice. Wikipedia describes that A-Cappella-Polyphony reached its peak between the 14th and 16th centuries and significantly influenced church music.

In modern times, A-cappella music has gained popularity, especially through groups that use techniques such as beatboxing and vowels percussion. These developments show how dynamic and adaptable this music genre is, which includes both traditional and contemporary elements.

With this upcoming concert in Toblach, it becomes clear that A-cappella not only means a nostalgic return to the roots of music, but is also a lively and contemporary art form. The cultural summer begins promising with a highlight that music lovers should not miss.