Musical Vespers in Wetzlar: Baroque sounds for evening devotion

Musical Vespers in Wetzlar: Baroque sounds for evening devotion

Wetzlar becomes particularly important on Friday, September 6th. In the lower town church on Wetzlarer Schillerplatz, the organ music of the 18th century will be the focus, which invites you to experience and enjoy. The event begins at 6 p.m. and promises to become an impressive musical experience.

Eichhorn will present a selection of carefully selected pieces, including the well-known prelude and the fugue in C major (BWV 547) by Johann Sebastian Bach. This work is not only a master example of baroque organ literature, but also a testimony to the creative diversity of the composer. In addition, he will perform variations on the evening song "Get cheerful, my mind" by Johann Pachelbel. Pachelbel is known to many as the creator of the famous canon in D major, and in this piece he also shows his ability to vary melodies in a moving way.

move into the sound world of the Baroque

The event offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the sound world of the baroque and to experience the emotional depth of the music at that time. Bach and Pachelbel are among the outstanding composers of the 18th century and their works are not only musical masterpieces, but also an expression of human emotions and the theological depth of this time.

is not only the music itself, but also the environment in which it is performed. The lower town church, an important church, creates the perfect backdrop for this musical performance with its venerable ambience. The sound of the organ will resound in the high rooms of the church and thus create an atmosphere that makes the experience for those present unforgettable.

Pastor Dr. Siegfried Meier, who embedded the Vesper in a spiritual framework. This combination of music and liturgy should not only give visitors joy, but also stimulate them to think and create a space for inner reflection.

The event is free of charge, which would like to secure a broad participation. Interested parties are cordially invited to join this musical celebration. Whether enthusiastic about music or simply curious - the invitation to the lingering in the rich tradition of organ music of the 18th century is open to everyone.