vox nova: Stars – A choral concert between faith, night, and starlight
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vox nova: Stars – Choral music between autumn light and starry sky
When voices begin to shine in a church space, a special experience of faith arises: On Sunday, November 8, 2026, vox nova invites you to the concert program Stars at St. Rita Church in Munich-Bogenhausen. The a-cappella concert combines spiritual motets, contemporary choral music, and historical works into a musical journey from autumnal nature to the vastness of the night sky.
A spiritual journey from light into night
The drama of the program follows a meticulously crafted arc. Autumn splendor and transience open the evening before the sound space gradually expands into the darkness of the night. In works centered around evening, night watches, and starlight, tranquility, reflection, and the human search for trust encounter each other.
Spiritual motets and cosmic sound images
With Knut Nystedt's Gloria and Heinrich Schütz's The Heavens Declare the Glory of God, the musical gaze is directed upwards. Stars, moon, and meteors receive a cosmic dimension in historical and contemporary compositions. Theological imagery, liturgical sound colors, and modern choral music intertwine to create a religious experience full of wonder and transcendence.
A-cappella music in St. Rita Church
vox nova presents the concert without instrumental accompaniment. Voices, breath, room acoustics, and precise musical coordination come to the fore. In the sacred atmosphere of St. Rita, an intense sense of community arises, leading the concert audience and choir into a shared moment of attentiveness.
Vox nova conducted by Johannes Kaupp
The vox nova sings under the direction of Johannes Kaupp from Freiburg. The project choir dedicates itself to challenging choral music from different centuries and develops its own concert programs with chamber musical precision, spiritual depth, and exceptional thematic connections. The concert will be moderated by Sandro Balk from Stuttgart.
Conclusion: A church concert full of light points
Visitors can expect a concentrated experience of faith between spiritual choral music, silent meditation, and sonic vastness. Stars invites you to leave everyday life behind for an evening and experience the spiritual power of human voices live in St. Rita Church.
