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*Consolation that gets under your skin: Johannes Brahms’ A German Requiem is more than just music – it is an embrace for the soul. In a world that is often loud and restless, this masterpiece offers moments of profound calm and reassurance. Experience the powerful sonic union of majestic choruses and delicate solos that celebrate not death, but life and hope. A must for every music lover!* *The Tragic Overture (Op. 81) forms the profound, dramatic counterpart to the cheerful Academic Festival Overture and captivates with its dark passion as well as its строго architectural form. Contrary to what the name suggests, the work does not follow any specific drama, but instead captures the general essence of the tragic as a human experience in a gripping orchestral ballad.*
Born on January 7, 1903, in Munich, the geographer, diplomat, and writer was held in Gestapo custody in the Lehrter Straße prison in Berlin on December 7, 1944. During the final months of his life, until his murder by an SS unit on April 23, 1945, he wrote 80 poems as a political and personal legacy, which were posthumously published in 1946 under the title Moabit Sonnets. In 2008, guitarist and singer/songwriter Francis D.D. String, together with musicians from Die Liedertour, created a surprisingly moving musical setting of this strict poetic form, which on the one hand takes into account the appropriate mood of the literary original and on the other makes the more than 80-year-old texts seem highly topical; in 2011 they released twelve of these settings on the CD Francis D.D. String & Die Liedertour – Albrecht Haushofer Homage. Alongside Uwe Arends from Ringelnatz, the versatile Leipzig singer-songwriter Ralph Schüller has, for more than ten years, lent his voice as the musical backbone of Die Liedertour Albrecht Haushofer, including in the performance at Capitol Kino in Witzenhausen. Cast: Ralph Schüller - guitar, vocals Jann van de Kaast - drums, vocals Marcel Winkler - bass Frank Oberhof - accordion Gunter Schwarz - electric guitar Miko Mikulicz - violin Per Edelmann - narrator Uwe Arends - reader With the kind support of the support association Freunde des Capitol Kinos e.V.
In the midst of the idyllic cherry country, a Christmas market awaits you that delights not only with regional arts and crafts and culinary treats, but also with a lovingly designed accompanying program for young and old. The Christmas market in Witzenhausen is not just an event, but an experience. Look forward to special moments: a mysterious scavenger hunt for little adventurers, excitement at the prize wheel with the Cherry Royalty, many performances by Witzenhausen daycare centers, schools and clubs, hands-on activities for the whole family, and live music in the evening - these are just some of the highlights waiting for you. Whether you are enjoying a leisurely stroll, discovering regional gift ideas, or listening to Christmas sounds - this market invites you to enjoy the run-up to Christmas together. A heartfelt thank-you goes to everyone who brings this market to life: the dedicated exhibitors, artists, musicians, and helpers - and of course to you, dear visitors. We look forward to your visit! Your Witzenhausen Tourist Information You can find more about the program and all current information at: www.kirschenland.de Witzenhausen Tourist Information cherry country
*The concert begins at 5:30 p.m. with the tower fanfare by the brass choir.* *During the tower fanfare, mulled wine will once again be served in front of Liebfrauen Church.* *Afterwards (from 6 p.m.) it continues in Liebfrauen Church with the traditional Advent concert, this time featuring performances by the recorder orchestra, the gospel choir a gospella, the children’s and youth choir, the church choir, and the brass choir.* *You can look forward to a colorful bouquet of compositions, interspersed with Advent carols to sing along to.* *Liebfrauen Church will be heated for the concert.*
*Heinrich von Herzogenberg's church oratorio “The Birth of Christ” (op. 90), first performed in 1894, is regarded as an important work of Romantic Christmas music. In close collaboration with the theologian Friedrich Spitta, a libretto was created that consists exclusively of biblical texts and well-known hymns. The composition is distinguished by its varied scoring, which includes solo voices, mixed choir, children's choir, and a chamber orchestra. Particularly innovative is the deliberate inclusion of the congregation, which joins in the chorale singing at designated points, making the work a shared religious experience.*
*Every year again – and yet always new: this time with a focus on Baroque and jazz and such well-known works as George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The program builds a bridge between the basso continuo tradition of the 17th century and the modern improvisational art of jazz, showing how close the playful freedom of both eras is despite the gap of several centuries.*
