Eröffnungskonzert Moabiter Orgelspiele 2025

Opening concert - Listen to the times

Maximilian Schnaus, organ

An evening full of timbres, contrasts and stories: The opening concert of the Moabit Organ Festival 2025 makes it possible to directly experience musical changes in time.

Baroque clarity meets mystical sound visions of the 20th century, medieval-inspired polyphony meets experimental modernism.

Between birdsong, organ dots and austere passacaglia, the organ becomes a chronicler of great upheavals - and a resonance chamber for a journey through more than 400 years of music history.

With works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Olivier Messiaen,

Girolamo Frescobaldi, Martin Herchenröder and others.

Maximilian Schnaus is an established figure on the Berlin organ scene as a performer and composer. He combines a deep understanding of the musical tradition with the courage to create something new. International awards, a keen sense for sound spaces and his commitment to contemporary organ building make his concerts impressive overall experiences - demanding, surprising and always with a hint of the unexpected.