When does Time to arise take place?

The concert takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Where is the concert held?

The venue is the Old Town Hall at Marienplatz 15 in 80331 Munich.

Who will be performing the concert evening?

The orpheus choir Munich sings under the direction of Gerd Guglhör.

What music will be performed at Time to arise?

The program includes works by Benjamin Britten, Francis Poulenc, Alfred Schnittke, Wolfram Buchenberg, Ysaye Maria Barnwell, Johannes Brahms, Max Reger, and Zoltán Kodály.

Where can tickets be purchased?

Tickets are available through Munich Ticket as well as, according to the organizer's information, by email at Tickets@orpheus-chor.de and at the box office.

What themes characterize the concert?

The program addresses themes such as war, persecution, flight, freedom, peace, humanity, and hope.

When choir voices meet hope: Time to arise sustainably moves Munich

Name: Time to arise
Start: 2026-10-03T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-03T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Alter Rathaussaal

Time to arise: Choral music about hope, freedom, and humanity

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the orpheus choir Munich invites you to an intense concert evening in the Old Town Hall. Under the title Time to arise, the ensemble combines sacred and secular choral music for a musical event experience between remembrance, responsibility, and confidence.

An evening concert with sonic depth

The program spans from Benjamin Britten's Advance Democracy through works by Francis Poulenc, Alfred Schnittke, Johannes Brahms, and Zoltán Kodály to contemporary compositions. Themes such as war, persecution, flight, peace, and social cohesion gain immediate emotional power through the voices of the choir.

Between distress and hope

Compositions like Wolfram Buchenberg's The Emigrant and Ysaye Maria Barnwell's Would You Harbor Me? focus on humanity and responsibility. Motets by Johann Ludwig Bach and Johannes Brahms as well as Max Reger's Nachtlied create moments of comfort and inner reflection.

The orpheus choir Munich under Gerd Guglhör

The musical direction is taken by Gerd Guglhör. The orpheus choir Munich presents a varied choral experience with works from several eras and different cultural perspectives. The historical atmosphere of the Old Town Hall enhances the character of this special concert evening and provides a focused framework for demanding choral culture.

Audience mood and event experience

Soft, powerful, and stirring sound images alternate. The event atmosphere emerges from the interplay of voices, space, and a program that makes current questions about freedom, humanity, and democratic responsibility musically tangible. The concert is aimed at friends of classical music as well as visitors seeking a reflective and touching cultural experience.

Conclusion: Music inviting for new beginnings

Time to arise promises a concert evening filled with emotional intensity, social relevance, and impressive choral music. Those who want to consciously and sonorously experience October 3, 2026, in Munich will find a special place for remembrance, encounter, and hope in the Old Town Hall.