A MESSAGE TO OUR AUDIENCE

We are delighted and very thankful that the skillful restoration of the Immanuelskirche has been completed. Its history as a sacred building is a unique testament of religious life in Wuppertal and its superb acoustics make it an up-to-date concert hall that is optimally equipped for the future, both visually and technically.

In today’s world, the preservation and meaningful use of a church cannot be taken for granted. The Trägerverein Immanuelskirche (sponsors‘ association of the Immanuelskirche) has been successfully filling the church with life for 25 years and the Kantorei Barmen-Gemarke choir forms the backbone of these activities with its concerts, cantata church services, lieder recitals and organ matinees.

Saint Peter’s invitation is appropriate to church music at a time of crisis: many changes are occurring in social, economic and religious life and it is hard to predict where they will lead. This is an invaluable signal to us that we should seek new ways of promoting culture and music with a new adviser in these two spheres. A “Festival of Voices” in autumn 2009 showcases the human voice. A person expresses thoughts and feelings by means of their voice. The Kantorei Barmen-Gemarke is organizing the closing concert of the festival with many artists from Wuppertal.

We would particularly like to thank our partners for their continuing support this year. They strengthen our endeavours to fill the fabric of the Immanuelskirche with living sound. If you enjoy our music, spread the word. Come and listen to a concert in the newly renovated Immanuelskirche and bring your friends.