Chris Jarrett: Benefit concert in Haßloch promises musical highlights!
Chris Jarrett: Benefit concert in Haßloch promises musical highlights!
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Christuskirche in Haßloch becomes the setting for an extraordinary benefit organ concert. The renowned pianist and composer Chris Jarrett will appear for visitors from 6 p.m. and present his free organ improvisations. Jarrett, who has been living in Germany for several years, has made a name for himself in the music world, among other things through his innovative setting of the silent film "Panzerkreuzer Potemkin" and the recording of Hölderlin poems. In particular, his focus has been on the organ since 2014, in which it combines elements from classical, jazz and spontaneous creativity, reports the Wochenblatt Reporter .
The event is organized by the Lions Club Haßloch and the proceeds will go to a charitable purpose. Specifically, the donations flow into the renovation of the Lutherkirche in Haßloch. Jarrett's concerts are known for creating a special atmospheric depth in the dialogue with the church room and the baroque Johann-Hartung organ.
continuation of cultural traditions
The benefit concert in Haßloch falls at a time when culture in Germany comes to life again after pandemic. Special concerts take place not only in Haßloch, but also throughout Germany to support social and cultural organizations. On the same weekend, the WDR Symphony Orchestra will organize another benefit concert, about which the . This occasion is supported by the Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the proceeds will go to the Elly Heuss Knapp Foundation. This foundation offers help and rehabilitation measures for mothers, fathers and caring relatives.
As part of this concert, works by renowned composers are listed, including George Enescu and Maurice Ravel. Solists such as Hanna-Elisabeth Müller and Maximilian Hornung also appear under the direction of Cristian Măcelaru. The concerts should not only set cultural highlights, but also promote social responsibility in the community.
The musical offers in Haßloch and beyond show how important such events are to celebrate culture and at the same time help the needy. April 13 will thus be an important day, both for the music lovers and for supporting an important thing.
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