Cross choir inspires in Demmin: a musical festival of tradition!
Cross choir inspires in Demmin: a musical festival of tradition!
Demmin, Deutschland - On Friday evening, a concert of the Dresden Kreuzchores took place in the almost sold out Bartholomaei Church on Friday evening. Under the direction of Martin Lehmann, the 69 talented singers between the ages of 10 and 18 offered a varied program: Sacred songs sounded during the first half, followed by German folk songs after the break. The audience was so enthusiastic that it called for two encores that rounded off the concert with the popular piece "The moon has opened".
It is particularly worth mentioning that the performance for Lehmann, who was born in Malchin, was of particular importance. Another concert previously took place in the sold-out Schwerin Cathedral, and the next appearance of the choir is planned for Sunday at the Open-Air in Chorin monastery. Many of the listeners traveled from nearby places such as Teterow, Malchin and Neubrandenburg, which shows how high the performances of the cross choir are in the course.
a long tradition
But what makes the Dresden Kreuzchor so special? The choir can look back on a long tradition that extends over at least 700 years and makes it one of the five oldest boys' choirs in Europe. Overall, the Dresden Kreuzchor is one of the 125 members who are lovingly called "Kruian" and are divided into all four voices - soprano, old, tenor and bass.
The choir members live in the chore's alumnate and visit the Evangelical Cross High School, in which the close connection between school and musical training is expressed. In addition to the design of the Musica Sacra for Vespern and the musical design of services in the Dresden Kreuzkirche, around 100 concerts are on the program every year. The repertoire ranges from early baroque to modern and includes works to well-known composers such as Heinrich Schütz to contemporary pieces.
a cultural asset under pressure
like SVZ , however, the care and continuation of this musical tradition faces challenges. Martin Lehmann, with a pronounced commitment to the German folk song, emphasizes the importance of keeping the legacy of the cross choir alive. In times of change, it is essential to promote young talents and to raise awareness of the cultural roots that the Dresden Kreuzchor represents.
The success of the choir is based on daily rehearsal work and intensive vocal and instrumental lessons, a concept that has proven itself and finds recognition internationally. The Dresden cross choir not only brings joy to its audience, but also contributes significantly to the cultural identity of Germany. In the future it will be exciting to observe how tradition will continue and what challenges will come to the choir.
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