Nördlingen 2027
Six Musical Highlights
600 years of St George’s – six musical highlights. Outstanding church music in St George’s under the motto FAITH. LOVE. HOPE. Directed by deanery cantor Clara Ernst.
Events on This Theme
FAITH: J. S. Bach’s St John Passion, BWV 245
An oratorio concert on Good Friday: Bach lets music speak where words can scarcely suffice, bringing symbolism and musical structure together. Central themes of guilt, suffering and redemption create an emotional fabric that both challenges and sustains the listener, drawing them into the tragedy and mystery of the Passion. Tabea Krause, Maria Pizzuto, Stefan Schneider, Johannes Weinhuber, Michael Albert, Kantorei St. Georg and Oettinger Bachorchester. Conductor: deanery cantor Clara Ernst.
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HOPE: St George’s Day Concert
The symbolic power of the legend of St George: what metaphorical ‘dragons’ do we battle today? What fears shape our lives, our relationships and our society? A meditative concert with choral music, readings and a spiritual reflection.
Performers: Kammerchor St. Georg.
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LOVE: Music and Refreshments – ‘Agape’
St George’s invites you to experience its space in a different way: atmospheric lighting, drinks and small bites, and music from five centuries performed by all the parish choirs on the theme of ‘Agape – Love of Neighbour and Respect’. You are very welcome to come and go! We close with a shared prayer and a blessing for the night. Kinderkantorei St. Georg, Posaunenchor St. Georg, Kantorei St. Georg, Sing@Life Gospel Choir, Kammerchor St. Georg and the deanery cantor. Conductor: Clara Ernst.
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LOVE: Carmina Burana & Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands
Experience an unforgettable summer evening full of sound, emotion and atmosphere! The City of Nördlingen and the Kantorei present Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ alongside other stirring choral music exploring nature, life and community. Joined by numerous guest singers, they create a powerful open-air experience against the town’s distinctive backdrop – music that will stay with you.
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FAITH: Anniversary Service
Without the town council’s resolution, St George’s would not exist. Countless stories linking people to this church would never have been told. We will hear a selection of them during this service. Music is provided by the Knabenkapelle Nördlingen and the ‘Bach Cantata Sing-Along’ project choir. Enjoy choral singing? Bach cantata enthusiasts – and anyone who would like to become one – have the opportunity to take part in the cantata performance. Information from Clara Ernst: clara.ernst@elkb.de.
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HOPE: Dave Brubeck’s ‘To Hope!’
Jazz meets classical music: a crossover concert featuring jazz legend Dave Brubeck’s setting of the Mass for orchestra, choir, soloists and jazz combo, alongside Christmas songs by John Rutter and others. Shirin Hudajbergenova, Manuel Kundinger, Kantorei St. Georg, Oettinger Bachorchester and jazz combo. Conductor: deanery cantor Clara Ernst.
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From the 2027 anniversary programme booklet (German).
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