Mosel Musikfestival - Finale in Trier Cathedral (Verdi Requiem)

With the performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem in Trier Cathedral, the Mosel Musikfestival will celebrate its traditional, festive closing concert on October 3rd, 2026. The work – composed in 1874 in memory of the Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni – is considered one of the most dramatic and colorful sacred works in music history, filling even the largest sacred space with choral power, orchestral passion, and solo brilliance.

Trier Cathedral, the oldest bishop's church in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage, offers a backdrop that is as overwhelming as it is spiritually charged. Its nave is one of the most impressive early Christian-Romanesque interiors in Central Europe. For the performance, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the City of Trier, large choirs from the region, and a top-class quartet of soloists will gather.

The concert marks the festive conclusion of the Mosel Musikfestival 2026, which has featured around 40 venues between Trier and Koblenz – castles, abbeys, wineries, churches, palaces – since July 23rd. With the date of October 3rd, the festival combines the national holiday with a major cultural event, underscoring its aim to make classical music an experience within a context that fosters identity.

Tickets are allocated contingently and available via the festival website and Ticket Regional. Due to the exceptional significance and limited seating capacity in the Cathedral, early booking is recommended.