Zwischen Dunkel und Licht – Musik des Trostes und der Hoffnung

In the organizer's words:

"Between darkness and light - music of consolation and hope"

November 9, 2025 I 6:00 pm I Kaiser-Friedrich-Gedächtniskirche

Music of consolation and hope is the focus of the concert that will be performed on November 9 at 6 pm in the Kaiser Friedrich Memorial Church. November 9 is a date full of ruptures and memories in German history - a day that reminds us of guilt and suffering, but also of new beginnings and hope. The selected works range from petition and lamentation to trust, consolation and praise.

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

The pieces from his "German Mass" (D 872) are among the composer's best-known sacred works. They were written in 1827 for use in church services and are characterized by their folksong-like simplicity. Schubert wanted to arrange the texts and music in such a way that they were immediately accessible to the faithful - music that invites the listener to gather their thoughts and sing along.

Friedrich Moritz Gast (1831-1927)

Gast worked in Halle and Weimar as an organist, composer and music teacher. He left behind numerous motets that are hardly known today but were highly regarded in the 19th century. His works "Meine Seele ist stille zu Gott" and "Sei nun wieder zufrieden" combine clear, song-like melodies with a sensitive interpretation of the text - an expression of personal piety in a time of upheaval.

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

The Geistliches Lied op. 30 is one of the few a cappella compositions by the Hamburg master. Composed in 1856, the year of Robert Schumann's death, it is a work of great inner depth. The music with the choral text by Paul Flemming carries the idea of patience and trust in difficult times in a powerful musical form.

Christian Heinrich Rinck (1770-1846)

Rinck was one of the most important organists of his time and a pupil of Johann Christian Kittel, who in turn was a pupil of Bach. His music builds a bridge between the Baroque tradition and early Romanticism. With "Befiehl dem Herrn deine Wege", he sets a well-known text by Paul Gerhardt, one of the great poets of sacred songs of the 17th century. In this choral composition, Gerhardt's comforting poem is combined with Rinck's clear, expressive musical language. Selected organ works will also be performed, which demonstrate Rinck's reputation as a versatile and inspired musician.

Free admission - a collection is requested at the exit to cover expenses.

Julia Hedtfeldt I Soprano

Jonas Sandmeier I Organ

Cantor Tobias Koriath I Conductor

Moabiter Kantorei

Price information:

Free admission - donations requested