Majestic sounds at the Pomp & Splendur concert in Heiligenstadt!

Majestic sounds at the Pomp & Splendur concert in Heiligenstadt!

A special concert event is just around the corner: On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the music lovers in Heilbad Heiligenstadt can look forward to the sonorous evening "Pomp & Splendeur". The St. Aegidien Church opens its gates at 5 p.m., and the organist Jonas Schauer will present works from late 19th and early 20th centuries. The programs impress with majestic sounds and emotional depth and convey the technical sophistication of composers Edward Elgar, Louis Vierne and Marcel Dupré. The special acoustics of the church promises an unforgettable listening experience, which will certainly inspire many, as Eichsfeld Nachrichten.

What makes the concert so special? In addition to the outstanding music, it is primarily the atmosphere of the St. Aegidien Church, which offers visitors a very special experience. The church is known for its unique acoustics, which brings up these compositions ideally. A real insider tip for everyone who is looking for extraordinary cultural experiences!

The importance of the organ summer series

But not only in Heiligenstadt is music on the organ. The popular organ summer takes place in Hamburg, which offers numerous concerts from July to September 2025. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m., over 50 organists from different cities and countries present themselves in five main churches and in the Catholic St. Marien-Dom. The love of organ music combines these events and offers a broad audience a wonderful opportunity to experience well-known artists, as explained on the side of Sankt Michaelis.

Here is an overview of the first concerts in Hamburg organ summer:

• 9. July 2025: Magne H. Draagen (St. Michaelis)
• 16. July 2025: Thomas Dahl (St. Petri)
• 23. July 2025: Elmo Cosentini (Vienna)
• 30. July 2025: Dariia Lytvishko (Herford)
• 6. August 2025: Roger Sayer (London)
• 13. August 2025: Henrik Skærbæk Jespersen (Hadersleben)
• 20. August 2025: Johann Vexo (Nancy)
• 27. August 2025: Markus Wargh (Luleå/Sweden)
• 3. September 2025: Roberto Antonello (Vicenza)
• 14. September 2025: final concert of the Hamburg Hauptkirchen and the Marien-Doms

Altenberger Dommusik and their concerts

The Altenberger Dommusik also produces an outstanding program with over 100 events a year. Particular attention is paid to the impressive cathedral organ, which is one of the largest and most famous cathedral organs and attracts numerous organists from all over the world with over 6000 pipes and 89 registers. During the summer months there are also special organ concerts on Thursdays, in which the cathedral organ is the focus, the concert goers can experience the musical abundance and diversity of the Altenberger Dommusik.

These events are not only an absolute must for music lovers, but also for all those who want to enrich cultural life in the region. Whether in Heiligenstadt or Hamburg, the organized concerts offer a multifaceted spectrum and some unforgettable evenings that should never be missed.