Category: Choir
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"The Creation" is considered Joseph Haydn’s most famous work. Completed in 1798, this masterpiece of the Viennese Classical period tells the story of the creation of the world through striking musical imagery: from chaos and light, the creation of heaven and earth, sea and land, plants and animals, to the first humans, Adam and Eve. With its richly varied musical language,…
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Under this theme, the Regional Church of Hanover will host a sing-along festival in May 2026. The Papenburg parishes of the Church of the Redeemer and St. Nicholas invite everyone to participate and get involved through various musical events. The goal is to discover the joy of singing. No musical knowledge or experience is required, so anyone can join in! Among the…
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“Think, Papenburg, how small you began…” As part of the sing-along festival “Wer singt, blüht auf” (Those Who Sing Bloom), the Papenburg anthem will be performed on May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in a joint flash mob featuring singers and musicians at St. Nicholas Church on the Main Canal. All interested individual singers (even those with no prior experience), choirs, and instrumentalists are cordially invited to the open rehearsals on…
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Any lover of early music who was unable to attend the performances of the St. John Passion by the Bersenbrück Chamber Choir and the Emsland Chamber Choir missed out on a great deal. On the one hand, there was simply a great deal of music: Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece, with a running time of about two hours and great depth, places high demands on both the audience and the performers. On the…
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Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion is sacred music of the highest caliber. Through a fascinating blend of choruses, arias, and recitatives, it recounts the story of Christ’s suffering, making it a deeply spiritual and emotionally moving experience. On March 22 at 5:00 p.m., this masterpiece will be performed at St. Antonius Church in Papenburg. It will be presented by…
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Our 2026 concert calendar is ready! You can view and download it here: For more information about the concerts, artists, and tickets, visit the Concerts page. Cover photo: Zohan A. Garic
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The traditional concert marking the end of the Christmas season at St. Antonius Church provides a musical conclusion to the holiday season. The parish choirs, conducted by Ralf Stiewe, will perform together with the MGGP United Brass Band. An entertaining and festive program featuring Christmas carols for the audience to sing along to allows the spirit of Christmas to linger a little longer. Admission is free. Donations are welcome to benefit the…
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The Antonius Choir of Papenburg—founded in 2016 by Ralf Stiewe—will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an evening of sacred music during Advent on December 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Antonius. More details about the program will follow. Admission is free; everyone is warmly invited! Photo: Michael Wessels
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On Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the Mainz Cathedral Choir, conducted by Cathedral Music Director Karsten Storck, will perform at St. Antonius Church in Papenburg. More information to follow. Admission is free; donations to support the work of the Music Support Association will be accepted at the exit. You are cordially invited! Photo: Mainz Cathedral Choir
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Cultural Event at the Marktkirche, Nikolaikirche, and St. Antonius On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Long Night of Churches will take place in Papenburg for the third time. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on the church square in front of St. Antonius Church. The last concerts will end around 10 p.m. More information to follow. Admission to the concert is free; donations are welcome…