Enthusiastic audience at the Advent concert of the Stadtkapelle Klosterneuburg!

Enthusiastic audience at the Advent concert of the Stadtkapelle Klosterneuburg!

Stiftskirche Klosterneuburg, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Österreich - On December 3, 2023, the Stiftskirche Klosterneuburg shone in a festive splendor at an impressive Advent concert by the Stadtkapelle Klosterneuburg. The concert, headed by Kapellmeister Luca Pelanda, attracted a numerous crowd of music lovers to the venerable walls. Far more spectators than places were present, took part in this musical highlight. Guests of honor such as Mayor Christoph Kaufmann and other members of the city government did not miss this spectacle, which exceeded all expectations. Particularly noteworthy are the performances of the talented soloist Leander Raab, which shines both on the soprano saxophone and on the old saxophone. He was accompanied by a varied program that included Gustav Holst and modern arrangements by James L. Hosay. The audience was taken with pieces such as "Goin 'Home" and the overture "King David" by Georg Stich on a musical journey.

a festival for the senses

The Advent concert was part of a larger event that also included the Advent market of the Panels. Here the visitors could not only listen to the music, but also enjoy the festive atmosphere, which was shaped by the fragrances fried chestnuts and steaming punch. The conditions for an unforgettable experience could not be better. The well -known churchman Prelate Anton Höslinger Can.reg. Was also invited as a guest of honor and enriched the event with a Christmas reading. The musical spectrum stretched over spiritual and secular works and thus offered a perfect mood for the upcoming holidays. Admission was free, however, donations whose proceeds will benefit charitable projects, among other things, of the St. Martin disabled person, as reported on the Klosterneuburg Abbey.

This successful connection of music and advent market impressively shows how deeply the tradition of brass music is rooted in the region. The concert will go into the history of the collegiate church and will resonate for many for a long time. Another highlight has already found its place in the planning: The spring concert will take place on April 26, 2025 in the Babenbergerhalle, as Meinzirk.at continues.