Castle chapel sounds: harpsichord concert with historical sounds!

Castle chapel sounds: harpsichord concert with historical sounds!

In the heart of Winsen an der Luhe, tradition is being revived! From February 1, 2026, the Museum im Marstall will start an exciting series of events called “Museum Concerts in Special Places”. The aim of this initiative is to combine musical enjoyment with breathtaking historical locations. Like the website seevetal-aktuell.de reports, music lovers can look forward to a total of four concerts this year, which not only offer musical performances, but also exciting cultural information.

It starts with a fascinating harpsichord concert on Sunday, February 1st, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the castle chapel. Reinhard Gräler, the cantor of St. Mary's Church in Winsen, will play the museum's own harpsichord and perform pieces from different centuries. This special chapel only opens on selected occasions and was redesigned by Duchess Dorothea in the 16th century. A highlight are the ceiling paintings, which follow a theological program inspired by the ideas of the Reformation.

A harpsichord with history

The harpsichord used is a replica of a Flemish instrument and was acquired by the local history and museum association 24 years ago. It has already proven itself in the chapel at several concerts. The sound of the harpsichord, which has a bright and harp-like character, contributes to the special atmosphere of the performance. Music lovers will delight in the unique sounds of the harpsichord, which had its heyday between the 15th and 18th centuries, as well as on Niedersachsen-tourism.com is described in detail.

Tickets for the harpsichord concert are available for ten euros and due to limited seating, advance purchase is recommended at the museum box office. Anyone who secures a ticket in time can enjoy a special sound journey in a historical ambience.

A look at the other events

The anticipation for the upcoming concerts is great! In addition to the harpsichord concert, there are three other musical highlights on the program: On March 15th there will be “Classical Music in the Hospital,” followed by “Jazz at Stöckter Hafen” on August 2nd and a clarinet concert in the cemetery chapel on November 7th. This series impressively shows how you can easily combine moments of cultural enjoyment with historical places.

Anyone interested in the event at the Museum im Marstall has the opportunity to experience a musical walk through the centuries. In today's world, when digital entertainment is so popular, such opportunities are even more valuable and offer a welcome change. With the right feel for interesting places and musical traditions, the Museum im Marstall proves that culture is full of life.