Christmas concert fulfills Regensburg: Cantata sound in the Old Chapel
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Christmas Splendor in Regensburg: Cantatas by Bach and Homilius in the Old Chapel
On December 23, 2025, the choir and chamber orchestra of the basilica will transform the Old Chapel into a radiant sound picture. Under the direction of Alexander Britzl, a compact concert experience of 75 minutes unfolds – festive, concentrated, with clear dramaturgy between baroque colorfulness and Advent contemplation.
Sound colors that let the room breathe
The live atmosphere of the rococo basilica carries the voices: Lucia Gasser (soprano), Dorothée Rabsch (alto), Benedikt Heggemann (tenor), and Marcus Weigl (bass) sketch fine lines over the shimmering string foundation. The acoustics of the Old Chapel reward precise articulation and ensure transparent orchestration, where choir and ensemble naturally merge.
Baroque masterpieces: Homilius meets Bach
With Homilius' cantatas 'Seize the Psalter, you Christian choirs' HoWV II.1 and 'A high day is coming' HoWV II.9, as well as Bach's 'How beautiful the morning star shines' BWV 1 and the cantata No. 6 from the Christmas Oratorio BWV 248, a dramaturgically closed program is created. The synchronization of choir, soloists, and continuo becomes the motor of the stage performance.
Interpretation with profile
Cathedral chapel master Alexander Britzl, trained at the HfKM Regensburg, shapes clear tempi and differentiated dynamics. His conducting focuses on text comprehensibility, style-appropriate phrasing, and radiant choral harmonies – a concert experience that connects audience mood and musical substance.
Spatial experience of the Old Chapel
The magnificent basilica at the Old Corn Market offers golden light reflections that correspond with the warm string sound. The balance of closeness and reverberation emphasizes choral homogeneity and solo contours – ideal conditions for festive church music.
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A concentrated Christmas concert with great impact: festive cantatas, excellent lineup, stylistically confident direction. Those who want to experience spiritual baroque music in an authentic atmosphere should not miss this evening – secure your tickets now.
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