Sounding return: Priperter Dorfkirche starts Hour of Music!

Sounding return: Priperter Dorfkirche starts Hour of Music!

After a long cultural dry spell of ten months, the priesters of village church will soon be opened musically again. The popular “hour of music” concert series begins on Friday, June 27, 2025, and promises an exciting program that makes the hearts of music lovers beat faster. Like Strelitzius this is already the 11th season, in which different musicians will occur every Friday:

The opening concert has it all: Prof. Andrei Gorbachev, known from the Balalaika world, will herald the series in the fourth year in a row with an energetic concert. And the program also offers a colorful mix, including an appearance by Anna Carewe and Oli Bott, who present with their sounds "Music Without Borders". Stefan Keil will also interpret the legendary ballads of Neil Young to celebrate his 80th birthday.

a versatile musical offer

Who is less like classical music, you can look forward to a premiere: Love songs from 100 years of musical history are presented for the first time, with hits from "My Fair Lady", "Phantom of Opera" and "Cats". In addition, the Ukrainian accordion duo "Elena & Ruslan Kratschkowski" ensures sounds from Russia and Yiddish Klezmer. The "Duo Finsco", which Flamenco presents, and the harmonica trio "Animato" from Szczecin complement the diverse offer. The “Orbis Quartet” also comes from Berlin and will inspire with a singing string quartet.

Another highlight is on the program with the appearance of the Klehshenko family family from Karelien at the end of the season. They bring people together with folk music and classic compositions, which underlines the charm of this series. In addition, the concerts are free of charge, which promotes access to cultural education for the good of everyone. Donations are requested at the end of the events to secure the continuation of this traditional series.

a popular event with great response

The event is very popular and moves many visitors to church year after year. The number of expected guests is even 6,000, such as Nordkurier . The Neustrelitz women's choir "Friendship" will also present its summer concert this season, which is the commitment of local artists: underlines and contributes to the community.

Festivals like this, which cover a wide range of music styles and take place in church rooms, reflect the trend in Germany to combine music culture with spiritual space. The German Music Information Center emphasizes that such concerts often stand out through their international orientation and thematic focus, which guarantees the audience a unique experience.

If the "hour of music" begins in the Priperter village church, one can look forward to cultural highlights that will enrich the village and its surroundings. A good reason to keep the time free and to enjoy the music in all its facets!