Musical evening prayer: Sound relaxation in Neumünster!

Musical evening prayer: Sound relaxation in Neumünster!

A highlight for music lovers and believers is imminent: On Saturday, July 5th, at 7:30 p.m., a very special musical evening prayer entitled “Even when he is silent” will take place in Neumünster Würzburg. This event is organized by the Junge Domkantorei Würzburg and directed by cathedral music director Alexander Rüth. With a varied program, the evening prayer will be the start of the Kiliani pilgrimage week.

At this musical evening prayer, visitors can look forward to moving pieces by renowned composers, among others. These include “My God, why have you forsaken me” by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, “Tristis est anima mea” by Jouzos Naujalis, “Morning Star” by Arvo Pärt and the eponymous piece “Even when he is silent” by Kim André Arnesen. The organ is played by cathedral cantor Julian Beutmiller, while the evening prayer is led by cathedral dean Dr. Jürgen Vorndran lies. Admission is free, which makes the event accessible to many visitors. Details about a photo collection can be found on the Internet, as pow.bistum-wuerzburg.de reports.

A new format in a special place

The musical evening prayer recently has an innovative format that was introduced in St. Kilian's Cathedral, Würzburg's landmark. On Friday, September 30th, there will be the next evening prayer at 7:30 p.m., which will be performed by the Junge Domkantorei. In this context, the focus is on settings of evening and night, including by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger, Max Reger and Maurice Duruflé. Alexander Rüth brought this concept with him from his previous place of work at the Konstanz Minster and is supported by carefully selected singers who come from the girls' choir and the cathedral boys' choir. As mainpost.de reports, the musical evening prayers will also offer an impulse to pause.

The Junge Domkantorei is a newly founded ensemble that presents itself dynamically and provides a breath of fresh air in cathedral music. With Alexander Rüth at the helm as cathedral bandmaster, a new era is ushered in that is both musically and spiritually enriching.

Cologne church music at a glance

The cathedral itself is not only an attraction for tourists, but also a place where outstanding church music is cultivated. The cathedral organ is particularly impressive, being one of the largest and most famous cathedral organs in Germany and Europe. It includes 89 registers, four manuals and over 6,000 pipes. Organists from all over the world come here to perform on this magnificent organ. Among other things, an “organ festival” is regularly organized as part of the Altenberg Cathedral Music annual program, which presents the region's musical highlights and offers numerous concerts in the summer, as altenberger-dommusik.de shows in detail.

The Altenberg Cathedral Music offers over 100 events annually, although entry is free in most cases. The program covers a wide spectrum, from Renaissance music to modern compositions, and highlights the long tradition of church music in the former Cistercian monastery.

Overall, it can be said that there is great anticipation for the musical evening prayer in Neumünster and the upcoming events in Kilian's Cathedral. These formats not only offer space for musical highlights, but also for spiritual deepening and community experiences. There really is something for everyone who is interested in music and faith!