Celebarting peace

As Europe was torn apart by the Thirty Years’ War, Heinrich Schütz, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, Samuel Scheidt and other 17th-century composers created works that reflect on life in times of conflict and the absurdity of reality. Even four centuries later, the vicious cycle of violence and war has yet to be broken. The wonderful B’Rock Orchestra and its Vocal Consort present songs of lament and jubilation, as well as pieces depicting everyday life amid the chaos of battle, set within contemporary soundscapes by Inne Eysermans and Katherina Lindekens. The concert will be broadcast live on WDR3.

14 November 2026, Tage der Alten Musik in Herne – Live Broadcast at WDR3
DA PACEM – EIN FRIEDENSFEST
B’Rock Orchestra & Vocal Consort / Inne Eysermans, Katherina Lindekens, Soundscapes / Andreas Küppers, musical direction
Works by H. Schütz, S. Scheidt, J. H. Schmelzer, J. Hildebrand, S. Staden, Inne Eysermans & Katherina Lindekens