Bad Ems
Dear church music friends, one of the most beautiful seasons is now beginning: In Advent and at Christmas, we look forward to a series of wonderful music in Bad Ems, to which we would like to invite you warmly. Advent Matinee - 30 minutes of text and organ music On the four Saturdays in Advent at 11.30 a.m. on November 28, December 5, December 12 & December 21, 2026 Location: Catholic Parish Church St. Martin, Bad Ems (Viktoriaallee, 56130 Bad Ems) Visitors can expect 30 minutes of organ music during the Advent Matinee, combined with contemplative texts that create a calm and reflective atmosphere and set the mood for the upcoming Christmas celebration. The musical direction will be provided by regional cantor Jan Martin Chrost, organ students of regional cantor Jan Martin Chrost, organ class of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz from diocesan church music director Lutz Brenner and Norbert Fischer. Admission to these events is free.
The traditional Günthertäler nativity play is lovingly performed by the children's choirs of the St. Martin's Choir Bad Ems and tells the audience the Christmas story. With great dedication and commitment, the young singers bring the narrative of the birth of Christ to life in an impressive way. Goldfinches, Martin's Sparrows, Preparatory Choir of the St. Martin's Choir Bad Ems Conductor: Dina Grossmann, regional cantor Jan Martin Chrost Location: Catholic Parish Church St. Martin, Bad Ems (Viktoriaallee, 56130 Bad Ems)
On Thursday, December 31 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Catholic Parish Church St. Martin, Bad Ems (Viktoriaallee, 56130 Bad Ems) For the musical conclusion of the year, you are invited to the Catholic Parish Church Bad Ems for an organ fireworks display. The Sandtner organ will be brought to life with virtuosic organ music, bidding farewell to the old year musically. Regional cantor Jan Martin Chrost
