Carl Stein (1824-1902): Oratorio “The Birth of Jesus”, parts 1-2
6:00 p.m. City Church - 7:30 p.m. Castle Church
Walking concert from the city church to the castle church
Schola Cantorum Adam Rener, Wittenberger Kantorei, soloists
Management: Ulrich Hirtzbruch, Christoph Hagemann
Carl Stein (1824-1902) was organist at the town and castle churches from 1850 to 1901. During his lifetime, his compositions were widely popular. On October 25th, he would celebrate his 200th birthday. To mark this occasion, his only oratorio "The Birth of Jesus" for choir, organ and soloists will be performed as a walking concert. Part I will be performed in the town church, part II in the castle church.
Performers: Wittenberger Kantorei, Schola Cantorum Adam Rener, soloists
Director: Cantor Christoph Hagemann, KMD Ulrich Hirtzbruch
Advance sales at the town church information office:
Opening times in the town church from November 1st to Easter:
Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Advance sales online: https://www.stadtkirchengemeinde-wittenberg.de/service/konzertkarten/