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Himmelwärts: MDR children's choir plays emotions in Eisleben!
On August 24, 2025, the MDR children's choir will present the concert "Himmelwärts" with musical works about hope and peace in the St. Andreaskirche Eisleben.
Himmelwärts: MDR children's choir plays emotions in Eisleben!
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the St. Andreas Church in Lutherstadt Eisleben will be the venue for a very special concert by the MDR children's choir. Under the direction of conductor Alexander Schmitt, the concert entitled “Himmelwärts” promises an impressive musical journey that leads from darkness and despair to hope and peace. The MDR children's choir is developing a concept in which not only vocal but also instrumental elements intertwine harmoniously. The ensemble uses improvised transitions to create an exciting overall experience that is characterized by stylistic diversity MDR reported.
A special feature of the concert is the mixture of sacred and secular music. The program is complex and includes works from different eras and genres, including pieces by Hildegard von Bingen, Johann Sebastian Bach, Javier Busto and Bob Chilcott. The themes of the repertoire revolve around war, peace, hope and forgiveness. This musical performance also commemorates the upcoming 80th anniversary of the end of the war and highlights the importance of kindness and charity. Also MDR tickets highlights the message of the concert: a celebration of belief in a better world and the upward direction – skyward.
A committed ensemble
The musical accompaniment will be provided by Jonas Timm on the piano and Hannes Malkowski on the drums. Together, this trio will ensure that the MDR children's choir's performances are lively and emotionally memorable. Board of Music informs that church music plays a central role in church services. Vocal and instrumental music conveys important themes and moods that enrich the service.
The MDR children's choir, which has been in operation for many years, has earned a reputation for presenting demanding works with great precision and emotional depth. Combined with the historical roots of church music, which date back to ancient times, “Himmelwärts” will not only offer a sound experience, but also a moment of reflection and hope for all visitors.
The concert not only promises an impressive afternoon, but also the opportunity to reflect on important social issues in a discursive framework and hope that music can build bridges where words often cannot.
Be there when it says: “Heavenward” – a musical journey that touches the heart and leads to new shores.