Majestic sounds at the Pomp & Splendeur concert in Heiligenstadt!

Majestic sounds at the Pomp & Splendeur concert in Heiligenstadt!

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

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

The meaning of the organ summer series

But it's not just in Heiligenstadt that music is played on the organ. The popular Organ Summer is taking place in Hamburg, offering numerous concerts from July to September 2025. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m., over 50 organists from different cities and countries will present themselves in five main churches and in the Catholic St. Mary's Cathedral. The love of organ music unites these events and offers a wide audience a wonderful opportunity to experience well-known artists, as explained on the [Sankt Michaelis](https://www.st-michaelis.de/michel-musik/ Veranstaltungsreihe/orgelsommer/) website.

Here is an overview of the first concerts in the Hamburg Organ Summer:

• 9. Juli 2025: Magne H. Draagen (St. Michaelis)
• 16. Juli 2025: Thomas Dahl (St. Petri)
• 23. Juli 2025: Elmo Cosentini (Wien)
• 30. Juli 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/Schweden)
• 3. September 2025: Roberto Antonello (Vicenza)
• 14. September 2025: Abschlusskonzert der Hamburger Hauptkirchen und des Marien-Doms

Altenberg cathedral music and its concerts

The Altenberg Cathedral Music also produces an outstanding program with over 100 events per year. Particular attention is paid to the impressive cathedral organ, which is one of the largest and most famous cathedral organs and, with over 6,000 pipes and 89 stops, attracts numerous organists from all over the world. During the summer months, special organ concerts take place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in which the cathedral organ takes center stage, so concert-goers can experience the musical richness and diversity of Altenberger Dommusik up close.

These events are an absolute must not only for music lovers, but also for anyone who wants to enrich cultural life in the region. Whether in Heiligenstadt or Hamburg, the organized concerts offer a diverse spectrum and some unforgettable evenings that you definitely shouldn't miss.