Boys' choir Hösel inspires in Görlitz: a festival of international understanding

Boys' choir Hösel inspires in Görlitz: a festival of international understanding

Hösel/Görlitz. After a well -deserved summer break, the Hösel boy choir, also known as the Rheinische Sänger, started the new season 2024/2025. A special highlight was her concert tour to Görlitz's picturesque and the pulsating capital Berlin. The old town festival in Görlitz, a renowned event, offered this opportunity in which the talented singers appeared in front of over 2000 spectators on the open -air stage on the sub -market. With a mixture of songs, hits and the audience -effective sing -along numbers, they offered an eventful performance.

a highlight of the festival

A special feature of this year's old town festival was the collaboration with the renowned Gerhart Heater Görlitz-Zittau and the Great Saxon Lausitz Festival, which came up with an impressive music spectacle. "To have been there is an award for us," says chord director Toralf Hildebrandt. He emphasizes that the undermarket formed the heart of the festival and the event also attracted numerous prominent guests such as Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer.

For the Rheinische Bauen, it is not the first appearance in this charming city on the Germanian flow flow. Chord director Hildebrandt is enthusiastic about the international flair Görlitz, which is also characterized by the German-Polish exchange. This connection is not only noticeable during the old town festival, but also shapes everyday life in the region. "We are happy to be in the service of international understanding," continued Hildebrandt.

insight into upcoming events

The Höseler Chorbuben have been excellently established in the area of ​​entertainment music. Her program is characterized by wit, charm and dancing insoles, which makes them crowd lovers. The concert calendar until 2025 is already richly filled, so that no additional appearances can be offered this year.

The next appearance in your home Ratingen is planned for September 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Oberschlesien house. On the occasion of a ceremony that the Consulate General organizes Hungary, the singers will present songs that thematically focus on freedom and the turning point - a direct reference to the historical border opening between Hungary and Austria, which in 1989 initiated the fall of the Berlin Wall.

After the appearance in Ratingen, the boys' choir is already in the starting blocks for further tours. In two weeks it will lead the young talents through Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt again. Chord director Hildebrandt, however, is convinced that the chorus' roots in classical and church music are not neglected. "From Görlitz we went to Berlin, where we helped shape the Sunday service in St. Josef in Siemensstadt," he reports. "We know where we come from, but also where we want. I think we're on the right track."

cultural connection bridges

The appearances of the Rhenish Boys of Singers not only create entertainment, but also promote intercultural dialogue and consolidate relationships between Germany and Poland. Especially in times when cultural boundaries disappear more and more, music plays a central role in reducing barriers and combining communities. Events such as the Görlitz old town festival are therefore not only celebrations, but also important platforms for cultural understanding and exchange.

The historical context of the Görlitz old town festival

The Görlitz old town festival has a deeply rooted story that serves as a reflection of the changeable events in the region. Founded in 1992, it has developed into an important cultural event that attracts not only locals, but also visitors from the surrounding area and abroad. The historical background can be traced back to the festivals of the Weimar Republic when the Lausitzer festival week was created to promote the cohesion and culture of the region. This tradition contributed to positioning Görlitz as a cultural center in Upper Lusatia, which underpins the current importance of the old town festival.

In the context of the political changes in the region after reunification of Germany, the festival gains symbolism. It reflects the German-Polish exchange and promotes understanding between the neighbors across the Neisse. These aspects are particularly relevant with regard to the current efforts to understand international understanding and cultural access in a constantly changing European landscape.

economic importance of the old town festival

The Görlitz old town festival is not only cultural, but also economic importance for the region. It attracts thousands of visitors, which entails a significant economic upswing for local shops, gastronomy and hotels. According to a study by the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) on the economic effect of city festivals, such events generally generate sales increases of up to 30% for the resident companies.

An integral part of the old town festival are the numerous stands that present local gastronomy and handicrafts. These small companies benefit significantly from the additional sources of income during the festival. The city of Görlitz itself also benefits by demonstrating and promoting its attractiveness as a travel and cultural location through the increased number of visitors.

The musical claim of the Rheinische Sängerknaben

The Rheinische Sänger boys attach great importance to musical diversity and high artistic demands. In your repertoire you combine entertainment music with classic vocals and church compositions. This versatility is a trademark of the ensemble and is reflected in the programs that you present during your appearances. They not only use traditional pieces for their concerts, but also bring modern songs that appeal to the audience and invite you to sing along.

As part of your appearances, such as during the Görlitz old town festival, you strive to touch the spectators through emotions and joy in music. Chord Director Toralf Hildebrandt emphasizes that the goal of the choir is not only to present excellent musical performances, but also to bring people together in their receptive atmosphere and to address different generations.