Handel’s Messiah
To start off the year 2026, we invite you to a special concert. With George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, one of the most significant works in the history of music will be performed. Powerful, festive, and moving to this day, the three-part oratorio for soloists, choir, and orchestra takes its audience on a musical journey through key moments of the Christian faith: the announcement and birth of Jesus, his suffering and resurrection, and the hope for comfort, redemption, and new life.
Handel composed the work in 1741 in just a few weeks. Its premiere in 1742 in Dublin was not only overwhelming in its impact, but also served a charitable purpose. The proceeds benefited, among others, an orphanage and prison relief. The oratorio quickly became one of the most frequently performed works of its time. Fifty-six performances during Handel’s lifetime bear witness to the profound resonance this work created—not only because of its spiritual message, but also through its musical power. Arias of great intimacy, festive choruses, and the world-famous “Hallelujah” make Messiah an incomparable experience to this day.
Especially in a time when many people are searching for stability, hope, and a sense of community, this work takes on a special relevance. With a professional orchestra, outstanding soloists, and great musical passion, we wish to make a statement for community, humanity, and cultural cohesion.
We will perform the work on 24 January 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Audimax of RPTU in Kaiserslautern and on 25 January 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Marienkirche in Landau. We look forward to seeing you there!
"With the Love in Your Heart as the Only Song"
On June 28 and 29, 2025, the choir performed its new program under the motto “With the love in your heart as the only song” at the Johanneskirche in Landau and the Pauluskirche in Kaiserslautern. The concerts took the audience back to the roots: works from the choir's first concert 50 years ago formed the core of the program – featuring masterpieces of the Renaissance from Italy, France, and England, as well as a cantata by Buxtehude.
Despite the high temperatures, the choir guided the audience through a musical adventure across epochs – from the lively dance music of the Renaissance to the deeply moving sounds of the Romantic era and modern masterpieces. Each choral piece opened a window to another time, from lively madrigals and heartwarming songs to poignant hymns of comfort. A program that touched the soul, inspired the spirit, and led everyone on a tuneful journey home.