Long night of the churches inspires in Prenzlau: pure music and encounter!

Long night of the churches inspires in Prenzlau: pure music and encounter!

Prenzlau, Deutschland - in Prenzlau, the shortest night of the year shone as a long night full of musical highlights and spiritual experiences. The “Long Night of Open Churches” attracted numerous visitors who could be carried away by the special atmosphere. The start took place in the Jacobi church, where an exciting book reading welcomed the guests. A ticket reservation was necessary for this event, but all other offers were free of charge. It was not only the different church buildings that invited to linger, but also the diverse program that was all about music. Nordkurier Of musical devotions in the Catholic Church St. Maria Magdalena and a "concert With pleasure “in the St. Sabinen Church, which was well received by the audience.

A highlight of the night was the musical construction site tour in the Marienkirche, where over 200 people gathered to learn more about the renovation work and the new organ building. In keeping with the summer mood, the devotions were accompanied by various musicians. In the Magdalenkirche, Rebekka made money rackets for wonderful moments with vocals and poetic texts, while Petra Prieß and Tim Florence supported them with violin and keyboard instruments. Pastor Christine Rosin from Herzfelde also delighted those present with traditional singing of Maria.

community and encounters

The mood in the churches was overwhelming and many people took the opportunity to move from one church to the next. Pastor Sophie Ludwig described the evening as "simply great" and conveyed a feeling of belonging together and friendliness that flocked through the open doors of the churches. Ute and Jörg Ostermann were enthusiastic about the inviting atmosphere that shaped the evening.

It was particularly impressive that spontaneous visitors, like a couple who came without prior notice, could experience the magic of the long night of the churches. A small buffet in the outdoor area of ​​the Magdalenkirche, which invited the guests to get into conversation during a snack, took care of the physical well -being.

variety of church music in focus

The long night was not only a festival of open churches, but also showed the variety of church music in the region. The website church music-prenzlau reports of an upcoming publication of three CDs that come up with 20 historical Hill organs from different countries. The Prenzlauer Hill-Orgel itself, which tells a unique sound story, is also the focus of the regional music scene. On the page Church-Berlin-Nordost is offered an overview of upcoming concerts and musical devotions that show many opportunities in these cultural events.

These celebrations not only promoted the cohesion in the community, but also put the cultural heritage and the importance of church music in Prenzlau in the light. The "Long Night of Open Churches" will surely be remembered for a long time!