Thorsten Göbel at the International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer 2026
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A Summer Evening Full of Organ Magic in Riddagshausen
The International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer 2026 continues with its 5th concert on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM, bringing the St. Mary Riddagshausen Monastery Church to life. The organ will be played by LKMD Thorsten Göbel, who will interpret works by Christian Heinrich Rinck, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and August Gottfried Ritter. ([landeskirche-braunschweig.de](https://www.landeskirche-braunschweig.de/arbeitsbereiche/kirchenmusik/veranstaltungen/list?utm_source=openai))
A Space that Carries Sound
The Riddagshausen Monastery Church is one of the oldest Gothic buildings in Germany and exudes exactly the aura that makes an organ concert an experience: long reverberation times, fine light moods, and a sacred space where every registration change acquires its own color. The address is Klostergang 57, 38104 Braunschweig. ([klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de](https://klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de/ueber-das-kloster/?utm_source=openai))
Thorsten Göbel and the Art of Registration
Thorsten Göbel represents precise church music with historical depth and a distinct sonic signature. The native Wiesbaden resident studied Protestant church music as well as conducting and orchestration in France and Würzburg, served as a cathedral choirmaster in Meissen, and has been the church music director in Braunschweig and organist in Riddagshausen since February 2026. This combination of experience, stylistic awareness, and musical authority also shapes his concert work on the organ. ([landeskirche-braunschweig.de](https://www.landeskirche-braunschweig.de/nachrichten/meldung/nachricht/neuer-musikdirektor-fuer-die-landeskirche?utm_source=openai))
Classical Music Between Contour and Emotion
The program spans from Baroque architecture to romantic sound expression. Rinck, Bach, Mozart, and Ritter promise a concert experience that combines orchestration and organ sound like a great breath. Especially in the Monastery Church, this creates a special live atmosphere where virtuosity and devotion do not exclude each other but rather enhance one another. ([landeskirche-braunschweig.de](https://www.landeskirche-braunschweig.de/arbeitsbereiche/kirchenmusik/veranstaltungen/list?utm_source=openai))
Practical Information for the Visit
Admission to the series is free; in the Braunschweig Church, it is noted that concerts in the series are free with a donation. Additionally, for Riddagshausen, there are no parking spaces available according to the church; it is recommended to arrive by bus line 413 to Kreuzteich. The church is open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM. ([freizeitregion.de](https://www.freizeitregion.de/event/internationaler-riddagshaeuser-orgelsommer-2026-4-konzert?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
This 5th concert of the International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer combines sacred architecture, a strong program, and the interpretative class of Thorsten Göbel into an evening with goosebumps potential. Anyone who wants to experience the power of great organ music live should mark this date in Braunschweig. ([landeskirche-braunschweig.de](https://www.landeskirche-braunschweig.de/arbeitsbereiche/kirchenmusik/veranstaltungen/list?utm_source=openai))
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