Baroque sounds and singing: Thuringian organ summer inspires in Ostheim

Baroque sounds and singing: Thuringian organ summer inspires in Ostheim

Ostheim vor der Rhön, Deutschland - A special kind of music event is on the program on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Ostheim in front of the Rhön. Under the title "Organ & Singing", the St. Michael church invites you to a magical concert at the church castle at 6 p.m. For only 12 euros, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the sonorous performances of Meiningen's singer and mezzo -soprano Marianne Schechtel as well as Andreas Conrad, a talented organist and harpsichordist. This unique performance will take place on the baroque organ of Johann Ernst Döring, which was built in 1738 and is one of the largest surviving instruments of its kind in the region.

The two artists have a lot to offer: Marianne Schechtel is not only a member of the State Theater Meiningen, but also for their impressive roles in various operas, such as Eboli in "Don Carlos" by Verdi or Carmen in Bizets of the same name. She was nominated for the German Theater Prize (fist price) for her acting performance in 2024 and received numerous awards, including the Ulrich Burkhardt Promotion Prize. Her training, which took place in Lübeck and Berlin, also reflects its high artistic quality.

baroque sounds under the magnifying glass

Andreas Conrad, who has held the function of the district cantor at the St. Georg in Schmalkalden since 2008, will play the organ. He studied at the Tübingen church music college, followed by a postgraduate course in harpsichord and ensemble line. The performance will include works by baroque greats such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Händel and Georg Muffat. These great masters of music art have shaped the genre with their compositions and revive the spirit of past times at the concert.

a feast of the community

The Thuringian organ landscape is one of the most valuable in Germany. The Thuringian organ summer, which takes place for the 33rd time this year, offers almost 50 concerts throughout the Free State. These events often take place in small churches and chapels, which spray a very special charm with their compact turrets. According to the concerts, the audience has the opportunity to enjoy regional dishes such as pattern cakes and rust bratwurst for social gatherings - a perfect combination of music and sociable get -together. The organization of the organ summer has set itself the task of drawing attention to the treasures of regional culture.

The entry to the “Organ & Singing” concert is very affordable with 12 euros, which makes the event attractive for families and music lovers of all ages. Further information is available on the Rhokanal website as well as on ögelsommer.de. The music lovers in the region and beyond can look forward to an unforgettable evening that celebrates the connection between historical heritage and modern performance.