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has returned from a choir tour that took them to Krnov (Jägerndorf), Czech Republic, for about 10 days. The town is located on the Czech-Polish border at the foot of the Altvater Mountains and is best known for its long tradition of organ building. The choir performed four concerts featuring primarily sacred vocal music in Krnov and the surrounding area. For the first time, the choir soloists who traveled with the group performed several solo parts in the program. The response to the concerts was consistently positive, and the choir also established partnerships with two new choirs, which may be invited to Zittau as early as 2016. In addition to regular rehearsals, there was enough time to explore the region. The choir stayed overnight in a monastery complex in the city center, where they were allowed to use the communal kitchen and sit around a campfire in the monastery garden in the evenings. As a token of gratitude for this hospitable gesture, the university choir provided musical accompaniment for the Sunday service. It was a wonderful summer concert tour that will be remembered for a long time to come! We thank Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and the Ford dealership in Zittau for providing two minibuses! This made it possible to plan the travel to and from the destination, as well as the day trips, spontaneously and without complications.
Rehearsals for the new semester begin on October 6. A lot of work awaits the singers: as early as November 22, the Mozart Requiem will be performed at St. John’s Church in Zittau with orchestral accompaniment, outstanding soloists, and three partner choirs. (6:00 p.m., admission: 25 euros) www.neithardbethke.de
Contact:
Akademischer Hochschulchor e.V.
Anja Uhlmann
Email: hochschulchor@gmx.net
