Nuria Rial, Bruno de Sá, & Hannah Morrison Star in Knechtsteden Early Music Festival 2025

(Photo credits: Rial, Lores, & Guryanova)

Knechtsteden Early Music Festival announces its 2025 line up.

This article only features vocal concerts.

The modern world premiere of Francesco Conti’s “La Colpa Originale” (“Original Sin”) stars Timothy Morgan, Jiayu Jin, David Tricou, Alice Lackner, and Luigi di Donato, with Ensemble 1700. Artist in residence Dorothee Oberlinger directs. A pre-concert talk is scheduled.

Performance Date: September 20, 2025 (Knechtsteden Monastery Basilica)

Nuria Rial performs with Artemandoline in “Country Outing.”

Performance Date: September 21, 2025 (Bull stable Knechtsteden)

Bruno de Sá and Ensemble 1700 perform in “Universe Alessandro Scarlatti.” Dorothee Oberlinger leads. An Introductory talk is held prior to the concert.

Performance Date: September 22, 2025 (Knechtsteden Monastery Basilica)

Hannah Morrison performs with pianist Christine Schornsheim in the salon concert, “Lady Hamilton.” Gerrit Berenike Heiter provides readings and living pictures.

Performance Date: September 23, 2025 (Zons District Museum)

“Stabat Mater – Pergolesi & Traetta” features Anna Nesyba, Jaro Kirchgessner, Johannes Gaubitz, and Matthias Vieweg with Concerto Cologne and the Rhenish Choir. Edzard Burchards conducts. An introductory talk is held.

Performance Date: September 25, 2025 (Knechtsteden Monastery Basilica)

Comet Musicke presents works by Diego Ortiz in “Romantic Night.” A pre-show talk is scheduled.

Performance Date: September 26, 2025 (Knechtsteden Monastery Basilica)

“Handel & Scarlatti In Rome” closes the season. Martha Matscheko, Tabea Mitterbauer, Jaro Kirchgessner, Johannes Gaubitz, and Richard Logiewa -Stojanovic are soloists. They perform with Rheinische Kantorei and Concerto Köln. Edzard Burchards conducts. An introductory talk is held prior to the concert.

Performance Date: September 27, 2025 (Knechtsteden Monastery Basilica)

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