Baroque, pop and film music: Ensemble Tromba Festiva thrilled in Bad Dürkheim

Baroque, pop and film music: Ensemble Tromba Festiva thrilled in Bad Dürkheim

That happened on Sunday evening Ensemble Tromba Festiva an impressive crossover concert in the Ludwigskirche in Bad Dürkheim. Organized by the Church Music Support Association, the guests not only enjoyed the music, but also the highly decorated artists who were on stage. Among the participants were Franz Tröster and Markus Privat on the trumpet, Thomas Gabriel on the organ and Holger Müller, who provided the rhythmic background with timpani and cajon. All musicians are internationally active luminaries whose performances have already taken place in renowned concert halls such as Carnegie Hall in New York.

What an experience, because the concert was the ensemble's third appearance in Bad Dürkheim. A thumbs up for the support association that makes such extraordinary performances possible! Concertgoers were enchanted with a fascinating mix of baroque music, pop and film music. The connection between these genres was particularly noticeable and one could only imagine the hard work that goes into such a successful event.

Upcoming events in Bad Dürkheim

And the musical highlights don't stop after this event. On Saturday, theOctober 18, 2025, the starting signal is given for the choir concert “Re: Jesu, meine Freude – In sound dialogue with Bach” in the Bad Dürkheim Castle Church. Under the direction of Elías Hostalrich, the Cantus Solis Karlsruhe will feature works by Johann Sebastian Bach and many others. For an entry price of 18 euros (reduced 12 euros, children and students have free entry), you shouldn't miss this event! In addition to Bach, the works of Johannes Brahms, Heinrich Schütz, Hugo Distler and Wolfram Buchenberg will also be heard.

After this concert it will be onNovember 2, 2025There will be a service to say goodbye to Charlotte Noreiks and to introduce Dominik Hambel in the castle church. Various choirs and wind ensembles will take part here, and the liturgy will also be designed by senior church councilor Markus Jäckle and dean Stefan Kuntz.

Another highlight is onNovember 9, 2025when Markus Eichenlaub, cathedral organist from Speyer, gives his organ concert in the Ludwigskirche. OnDecember 11, 2025This is followed by an introductory lecture on the Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach in the castle church.

Pre-Christmas mood

The anticipation of the holidays will be onDecember 14, 2025in the Christmas oratorio in the castle church, where works by Bach and Francis Poulenc will be heard. A particularly festive evening awaits visitors, as the Evangelische Kantorei at the castle church, the Kleine Cantorey Bad Dürkheim and various soloists ensure an atmospheric performance.

For the Advent season there is also onDecember 20, 2025an Advent singing, where the Bad Dürkheim carolers and Derkemer Spätles will provide Christmas sounds. You then end the year with music by candlelightDecember 25, 2025end in the castle church - moments together that you shouldn't miss!

Tickets for the concerts are already available. Advance sales points include the Prot. Dean's Office and the Musikhaus Haas, both of which are easy to reach using the telephone numbers provided.

It will be interesting to see how the cultural offerings in Bad Dürkheim will develop further. The preparations and efforts of the musicians and organizers definitely show that there is a lot of passion and commitment at play!