Thorsten Göbel plays the International Riddagshausen Organ Summer 2026 in Braunschweig

A summer evening full of organ sounds in Riddagshausen

The International Riddagshausen Organ Summer 2026 continues with its 5th concert in a particularly sonorous round. In the historic St. Mary's Abbey Church Riddagshausen, sacred architecture meets great organ art: On Sunday, August 2, 2026, LKMD Thorsten Göbel will shape the evening at the organ with works by Christian Heinrich Rinck, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and August Gottfried Ritter. The start is announced for 5:00 PM. ([internet10.dev.lk-bs.de](https://internet10.dev.lk-bs.de/arbeitsbereiche/kirchenmusik/veranstaltungen?utm_source=openai))

Baroque tension, romantic depth

This concert promises not just the mere replaying of well-known organ music but a carefully constructed concert experience with a narrative arc. Rinck's classically influenced lines, Bach's architectural clarity, Mozart's elegant melodies, and Ritter's romantic richness unfold an effect in the Abbey Church that extends far beyond the moment. The space itself becomes a resonating body for sound, breath, and inner movement. ([internet10.dev.lk-bs.de](https://internet10.dev.lk-bs.de/arbeitsbereiche/kirchenmusik/veranstaltungen?utm_source=openai))

An extraordinary organist in a historic place

Thorsten Göbel has been the new State Church Music Director of the Braunschweig Regional Church since February 2026 and simultaneously serves as the organist in Riddagshausen for half of his position. Previously, he worked as a cathedral cantor in Meißen, before that as a cantor in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel, and as a state parliament organist in North Rhine-Westphalia. He completed his training in France and at the Music University of Würzburg; in 2023, he was awarded Tourism Hero in Saxony. This blend of experience, musical precision, and programmatic curiosity makes the concert particularly appealing. ([landeskirche-braunschweig.de](https://www.landeskirche-braunschweig.de/nachrichten/meldung/nachricht/neuer-musikdirektor-fuer-die-landeskirche?utm_source=openai))

Riddagshausen as a sound space with history

The Abbey Church of Riddagshausen is among the oldest Gothic buildings in Germany after Magdeburg Cathedral. The ensemble of church, abbey, and pond landscape has shaped the district of Riddagshausen for centuries and gives organ evenings a special aura. Those who listen here experience not only music but a dense interplay of room acoustics, history, and live atmosphere. ([klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de](https://klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de/ueber-das-kloster/?utm_source=openai))

Arrival, atmosphere, and practical tips

Public transportation connects to the Abbey Church in the area of Riddagshausen, including connections to the Kreuzteich stop and line 413. Early arrival is recommended for visiting the site, as the surroundings are popular on concert days. Admission is marked as free with a requested donation. ([landeskirche-braunschweig.de](https://www.landeskirche-braunschweig.de/verabschiedung/191553/detail?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: The 5th concert of the International Riddagshausen Organ Summer combines great organ music, a special church space, and a distinctive performer into an atmospheric summer evening. Anyone wanting to experience the magic of the organ live should mark this date in Braunschweig. ([internet10.dev.lk-bs.de](https://internet10.dev.lk-bs.de/arbeitsbereiche/kirchenmusik/veranstaltungen?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Evangelical-Lutheran Regional Church in Braunschweig - Events
• Braunschweig Regional Church - New Music Director for the Regional Church
• Braunschweig Regional Church - Man with many ideas
• Abbey Church Riddagshausen - About the Abbey
• Recreation Region - International Riddagshausen Organ Summer 2026 4th Concert
• Abbey Church Riddagshausen - Abbey Summer

Note: Admission has been indicated in search results as free with a requested donation. ([freizeitregion.de](https://www.freizeitregion.de/event/internationaler-riddagshaeuser-orgelsommer-2026-4-konzert?utm_source=openai))