Organ Vespers BMV – Bach, Weckmann, Mendelssohn

Hauptkirche BMV Wolfenbüttel

The Hauptkirche Beatae Mariae Virginis (BMV) on Kornmarkt is the largest and most representative church in the city of Wolfenbüttel. As the former court church of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg, it combines late Gothic and Baroque architectural elements and houses a historically significant organ, built in 1624 by Esaias Compenius (son) and expanded several times since. The organ sound in the BMV is of exceptional quality, making every concert visit a sonic experience.

Program spanning three eras

The program spans three centuries of German organ music. Matthias Weckmann (1616–1674) represents the North German organ school of the 17th century with its contrapuntal clarity and improvisational freedom. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) brings organ art to its highest perfection in his preludes, fugues, and chorale preludes. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847) develops the tradition romantically, creating milestones in romantic organ literature with his six organ sonatas.

Andreas Sieling at the Organ

Andreas Sieling, organist of the Berliner Dom, is one of the most distinguished German organists of our time. His artistic quality, historical knowledge, and mastery of both historical and contemporary organ literature make his concerts exceptional events. His performance on the historic BMV organ promises a special musical experience.