Ittingen Pfingstkonzerte – Concert 1

But not too close; rather, open up. Because every silence is an opportunity to listen. Every ending carries within it a beginning. A funeral march leads into the Charterhouse and, at the same time, into a world where music is more than just sound. People follow the music society as if it were an old custom: out of duty, out of curiosity, or out of longing. Jürg Kienberger stands there – pastor? Master of ceremonies? Border crosser? – and speaks of the end. But if you listen closely, you realise that he is talking about us. Haydn and Schubert begin where others end. Górecki's 'Little Requiem for a Polka' even makes grief dance, oscillating between melancholy and laughter. The evening follows an ancient ritual: mourning. Meal. Drink. More drink. Then hearts open and tongues loosen. There is laughter, play and argument – perhaps until life is experienced most deeply. Because where there is death, everything is at stake. And what becomes possible afterwards.

Part I — 6 p.m. Participation possible without registration or concert ticket.

Part II — 7 p.m.: participation requires a concert ticket.

Part III — 8.45pm: Can be booked in addition to Part II and includes food and drinks. Seats are initially reserved for subscription and package guests. Any remaining seats will be offered to interested parties at a later date.

Hans Kliment jun.
Teure Mutter
Funeral march for brass band

Gregorianische Gesänge
fromLiber Usualis

Jürg Kienberger
Words and music by the pastor

You can participate without registering or buying a concert ticket.

Gregorianischer Gesang
Audi filia

Arvo Pärt
The Deer’s Cry
for mixed choir a cappella

Jürg Kienberger
Abdankungsrede I

Joseph Haydn
Vivace assai und Largo
from Streichquartett G-Dur op. 33/5

Jürg Kienberger
Abdankungsrede II

Isak Albert Berg
Se solen sjunker
for voice and piano

Franz Schubert
Andante con moto
from Klaviertrio Es-Dur op. 100

Begräbnislied D 168
for mixed choir and piano

Henryk Mikolaj Górecki
Kleines Requiem
für eine Polka op. 66
for piano and 13 instruments

Participation with concert ticket - concert begins in the Remise at 7 p.m.

Franz Schubert
Abschied von der Erde D 829
Melodrama. Recitation
accompanied by the pianoforte

Jürg Kienberger
Memories, thanks, and information for the mourning congregation

Traditionell
Various types of music and dance

Kann zusätzlich zu Teil II gebucht werden: separater Eintritt inkl. Verpflegung und Getränke. Die limitierten Plätze sind zunächst Abonnement- und Package-Gästen vorbehalten. Freie Plätze werden Interessierten zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt angeboten.