Alkmaar
Impressive sounds of peace filled the Grote Kerk in Alkmaar during the international “ECHO for Peace” concert. As part of a simultaneous European event, the concert brought together powerful organ music and a shared message of hope and unity across the continent. Full article (pictures & video) in Dutch
Leuven
Over the course of 12 hours, a continuous programme of organ music, readings and artistic contributions unfolded, creating a powerful atmosphere of reflection and connection.
Throughout the day, performers and speakers offered different perspectives on peace, inviting the audience to pause and reflect in a meaningful way. The event attracted a steady flow of visitors and created a strong sense of shared experience.
Treviso
Featuring Paolo Tognon and organist Nicola Dolci, the programme Da pacem Domine offered a refined journey through Renaissance and early Baroque music, all centered around the timeless theme of peace.
The concert was met with an exceptionally enthusiastic audience, who responded warmly to the rich combination of organ and dulcian sounds. The atmosphere in the hall was both intimate and powerful, reflecting the deeper message of unity and hope carried by the music. Enjoy the video!
Krakow
Marcin Kucharczyk’s concert in Krakow, part of the European ECHO for Peace project, was a wonderful success. The audience responded with great enthusiasm, making it a truly memorable and inspiring event.
Altenburg
ECHO for Peace at Schlosskirche Altenburg was a concert with several artists. Mayor Frank Rosenfeld held the opening speech referring on Peace and presenting the project "ECHO for Peace". The Leipzig based theologian Anne Herzig contributed a selection of athmosferic texts that were read between music pieces. The two Altenburg ECHO Young Ambassadors Kilian Homburg and Theresa Heidler were playing the Trost organ (1739). Improvisations by Kilian Homburg and organ works by Couperin, Mozart, Penderecki, Elias Praxmarer (ECHO AD Innsbruck) were alternated with gregorian chant, sung by Schola Lipsiensis (which has actual members from Germany, Poland and Portugal). The mosaic form of the concert was enriched by two excellent contributions from the young Altenburg double bass soloist Vincent Peterseim, who played the 1987 solo piece "Kadenza" by finnish Jazz double bass player Teppo Hauta-aho.
