Dom Orgel concert with ex-domcantor Skobowsky from Ratzeburg!

Dom Orgel concert with ex-domcantor Skobowsky from Ratzeburg!

A special musical return is imminent: On Thursday, June 26th, the former Freiberg cathedral organist Christian Skobowsky will return to the Silbermann organs of the Freiberg Cathedral at 7:30 p.m. The native of Potsdam, which is known for his brilliant execution of baroque organ works, is now heading the cathedral music in Ratzeburg. This is an opportunity for the Cologne music lovers to experience his impressive skills again.

The concert is not only dedicated to the returnee, but also under the annual motto "European cathedral organist". Skobowsky will present a demanding program that only includes works by large composers. The program includes pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach as well as choral foreplay from the composer Volker Brütigam, who died in 2022, supplemented by excerpts from the "Livre de Saint Sacrement" by Olivier Messiaen. Music connoisseurs can look forward to an evening full of sound finesse.

a look into the past

Christian Skobowsky worked as a cantor in Freiberg from 2002 to 2007 and was headed for the Bach Festival of the New Bach Society in 2008. remained loyal to his musical roots in Freiberg, he brings extensive experience back to the city. He received his training in Dresden and Halle, where he studied church music and specialized in historical organ repertoires. "It is a return to the roots," said Skobowsky in an interview and emphasized the special importance of the Silbermann organs for him.

The concert is not only a pleasure for the ears, but also part of the efforts to revitalize the cathedral music. With this classic organ concert, you want to address new audience circles, especially since the number of visitors has decreased recently. In the past 15 years, the focus of evening music has been more on jazz, rock and pop. Now the classical music should come to the fore again.

tickets and information

If you want to take the opportunity to experience Christian Skobowsky live, you can secure tickets at a price of 10 euros (reduced 7 euros). Tickets are available in the cathedral shop, at various ticket agencies and online. This return is not only a musical event, but also another stage in the rich tradition of Freiburg cathedral music.

This unique event makes it clear that music remains alive and always develops. An evening full of musical highlights awaits us in Freiberg, and this is also due to the eyes of an old acquaintance. If you are interested in the exact program and the other events, you will find a lot of information on the Concerti website.

Freie Presse reports that Skobowsky will connect with passion and ability while Blick points out how important this return is not only for the organist himself, but also for the local cultural scene. For everyone who is interested in further cultural highlights, a visit to Concerti .