Grant Us Peace: Concert between War, Lament, and Hope in St. Ottilien
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Music between War Lament and Hope: Grant Us Peace in St. Ottilien
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Archabbey of St. Ottilien invites you to a concert that connects historical experiences with current questions. Under the title Grant Us Peace – Songs of War, Lament, Comfort, and Hope, music from the time of the Thirty Years' War between 1618 and 1648 will be performed starting at 3:30 PM.
Sounds from an Era Full of Upheaval
The program takes us to a time when war, illness, and personal tragedies shaped daily life. Composers processed these experiences into war laments, sighs, ballads, and spiritual songs. Alongside sorrow, themes such as virtue, piety, and joy of life also found their place.
Between Lament, Comfort, and Hope
As a duo for voice and lute instruments, the participants dedicate themselves to a selection of songs by various composers from the 17th century. The historical sound language of the lute instruments combines with the immediate expressiveness of the human voice. Texts and poems complement the musical drama and create transitions between concert, reading, and spiritual meditation.
A Concert Experience with Historical Atmosphere
The Archabbey of St. Ottilien provides a special setting for this concert. In the monastic surroundings, soft string sounds, sung laments, and hopeful melodies unfold a concentrated live atmosphere. The acoustics of the sacred spaces give depth to the program and make the transition between intimate chamber music and compelling singing immediately experienceable.
Music as a Sign of Hope
The concert reminds us that music remains a social place for comfort and hope even in challenging times. The songs from the time of the Thirty Years' War tell of fear and loss but also look toward peace, community, and the courage to continue living.
Admission is free. Visitors can expect a thoughtful, historically informed concert experience featuring singing, lute instruments, poetry, and a musical journey through a tumultuous era. Anyone wishing to experience music as a resonance space for history and the present should not miss this afternoon in St. Ottilien.
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