Wernstein sings: Advent singing enchants church visitors!

Wernstein sings: Advent singing enchants church visitors!

The festive mood during Advent was once again reinforced by the impressive Advent singing of the “Donna Musica” choir in St. George’s parish church in Wernstein. Under the direction of Eva Zauner, the choir sang atmospheric songs that got those present in the mood for the upcoming Christmas days. Particular attention was paid to the accompaniment by student Elena Carter, who provided the musical accompaniment on both cello and piano. Pastor Jan Jakubiak's sermon and a profound reflection poem by Lini Boxrucker stimulated church visitors to think. The melody of the closing song “When heaven reaches our hearts, the dark becomes light and the heavy becomes light” underscored the emotional climax of the event and reflected the spirit of “Gaudete Sunday”: “True joy is always together”. meinkreis.at reported.

What was particularly moving was the positive response from the guests, who applauded in the church forecourt after the service. Among the listeners were visitors from the twinning community of Neuburg am Inn, who visibly enjoyed the performances. This festive gathering not only creates a contemplative atmosphere, but also strengthens togetherness in the community. Appropriately, one section referred to the traditional Nordmann fir, the most popular Christmas tree in Austria, which has a long history and significance during the holidays, according to the informative brochure from dichmusik.dk clarified. The Nordmann fir, named after Alexander von Nordmann, is often valued for its excellent suitability as a Christmas tree and is very popular.