IREC Hamburg
Echoes of Praise
Saturday, May 30, 6:00 PM
Martin Luther Kirche
Bebelallee 156, 22297 Hamburg
Event endedWelcome to Echoes of Praise: A Journey Through Choral and Piano Masterpieces—an evocative concert experience that bridges the sacred traditions of the Renaissance with the lush, atmospheric landscapes of the 19th and 20th centuries. This program celebrates the power of the human voice and the versatile elegance of the piano, featuring a special collaboration between the IREC Hamburg and IREC Berlin choirs.
The concert's program is an exploration of musical texture, blending grand choral works with intimate instrumental dialogues. Rather than a fixed timeline, we invite you to experience these pieces as a series of interconnected musical portraits.
Program
Choral Grandeur
The combined voices of the IREC Hamburg and Berlin choirs bring to life the spirited polyphony of Monteverdi and Gibbons, alongside the soulful, late-Romantic depth of Brahms.
The French Salon
We celebrate the "Belle Époque" through the ethereal works of Fauré, Satie, and Ravel. This includes a rare choral version of Fauré's Pavane accompanied by two pianos.
Lyricism on Strings
Intimate moments for violin and piano are woven throughout, featuring Chaminade's Andantino, and Lili Boulanger's evocative Nocturne.
Bohemian Energy
Providing a rhythmic pulse to the evening are Dvořák's Slavonic Dances, contrasting the fiery Furiant with the poetic, storytelling Dumka.
Performers
Conductor Billy Kristanto
IREC Europe Choir
Piano Calvin Abdiel, Vanessa Vania
Violin Hannah Jonina Ivy, Tamariska Kristianto
Soprano Petra Priscilla Tjandra
Support the music
This concert is made possible through your generous support. If you would like to contribute to the music ministry of IREC Hamburg, donations can be made directly to our bank account:
Account holder
Mimbar Reformed Injili
Bank name
Hamburger Volksbank
IBAN
DE81201900030051254409
BIC
GENODEF1HH2
Purpose (optional)
Echoes of Praise Donation
Direction to venue
Martin Luther Kirche
Bebelallee 156, 22297 Hamburg (Visit GoogleMaps)
Important to know
- Please come before the concert begins
- Dress appropriately
- Silence your phone before the concert
- Remain seated and avoid walking around during the concert
- Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the venue
- Room for babies and young children is provided