Coziness by candlelight, time with loved ones, the smell of freshly baked cookies. The joys of the Christmas season make many a heart beat faster. But what is the origin of all this?
Long before the festival was integrated into the Christian calendar to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Long before the consumer frenzy of today's cities, there were traditions that celebrated this special time of year: the magical moment of the winter solstice, which falls on December 21 or 22 in the northern hemisphere according to our calendar and heralds the return of light. A time of contemplation, hope, visionary power and inner warmth; of interpersonal connection, love and homely coziness.
This winter program is dedicated to this origin of Christmas and celebrates the astronomical turning point that all people in our hemisphere experience, regardless of religion, culture and way of life. With contemplation, imagination and humor, the view is opened up and listeners are invited to discover their very own meaning and sense of joy in these days.
"I am following my passion and have also selected touching songs in different languages and styles for this season." Newly interpreted winter classics meet hopeful mantras and musical gems that are still little known in Germany. Handmade, soulful music meets entertaining literary sparkle and cultural-historical curiosities.
Should we still be singing about snow in times of climate change? Why is Mary's donkey loaded with chocolate in a Spanish Christmas carol? Can light and peace come from within? And what is the shortest Christmas poem in German?
An atmospheric concert experience to pause, smile and let your mind wander.
Price information:
16,-/8,-