Lauma Akmene plays in Braunschweig: Organ Summer in the Monastery Church

A summer evening full of organ magic in the St. Maria Monastery Church

The International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer 2026 brings great organ artistry to the St. Maria Riddagshausen Monastery Church on July 19 at 5:00 PM. In the third concert of the series, organist Lauma Akmene presents a program around an hour long featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Clara Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Admission is free, donations are welcome. ([georg-calixt-helmstedt.de](https://www.georg-calixt-helmstedt.de/aktuell/termine-ueberregional/details-termine-ueberregional/193003/detail?utm_source=openai))

A sound space with historical radiance

Riddagshausen is one of the most impressive church locations in Braunschweig: The St. Maria Monastery Church was built between 1216 and 1275 and is one of the oldest Gothic structures in Germany. This very space gives organ music the depth that makes the sound not only audible but physically perceptible. Long reverberation times, clear lines, and a sacred sound space shape a concert experience that charges classical organ art with atmosphere. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/eintraege-sehenswuerdigkeiten/_kloster_riddagshausen.php?utm_source=openai))

Lauma Akmene between repertoire and personality

Lauma Akmene is regarded as an internationally sought-after organist and music director, known for her expressive playing and programmatic curiosity. Her artistic profile combines liturgical depth with concert clarity; in the professional world, she is appreciated for carefully constructed programs and a compelling stage presence. For Riddagshausen, the festival announces a repertoire ranging from Bach to Clara Schumann to Mendelssohn, thus spanning a wide range of sounds. ([laumaakmene.com](https://www.laumaakmene.com/?utm_source=openai))

Baroque, Romanticism, and plenty of room for emotion

The program of the 3rd concert relies on contrasts with musical precision: Bach's Prelude and Fugue in G major, Clara Schumann's Preludes and Fugues, and Mendelssohn's organ sonatas unfold a finely tuned dramaturgy in the monastery church. This mixture of Baroque architecture, Romantic colors, and sacred resonance makes the afternoon particularly appealing for listeners who want to experience organ music as a vibrant live atmosphere. ([georg-calixt-helmstedt.de](https://www.georg-calixt-helmstedt.de/aktuell/termine-ueberregional/details-termine-ueberregional/193003/detail?utm_source=openai))

A concert for all who love large spaces

The event begins on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM and is scheduled to last until 6:00 PM. The venue's address is Klostergang 65, 38104 Braunschweig. The event is advertised as an organ concert for a general audience; donations are welcome, and a regular ticket price is not specified. ([georg-calixt-helmstedt.de](https://www.georg-calixt-helmstedt.de/aktuell/termine-ueberregional/details-termine-ueberregional/193003/detail?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Anyone looking for a summer afternoon with spiritual breadth, sonic depth, and a historical setting will find a special concert moment in Riddagshausen. The third concert of the International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer promises concentrated organ art in a space with great aura. Mark the date now and don't miss this live experience in Braunschweig. ([georg-calixt-helmstedt.de](https://www.georg-calixt-helmstedt.de/aktuell/termine-ueberregional/details-termine-ueberregional/193003/detail?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Lauma Akmene - official website
• Seven Eight Artists - Lauma Akmene
• Regional Church Braunschweig - International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer 3rd Concert
• City of Braunschweig - Riddagshausen with St. Maria Monastery Church
• City of Braunschweig - St. Maria Monastery Church
• City of Braunschweig - Parking and Accessibility
• Bandsintown - Lauma Akmene in Braunschweig