When does the concert start?

The concert starts on 08/15/2026 at 3:30 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

In the monastery church of the Archabbey of St. Ottilien in Eresing.

How much do the tickets cost?

Admission is free, donations are requested.

What music is scheduled?

The program features spiritual works by Händel, Bach, Buxtehude, Fischer, and Stölzel.

How do I best travel there?

Access is possible via St. Ottilien Train Station or Geltendorf Train Station; the Archabbey is also accessible via the A96.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the concert takes place in the monastery church.

A quiet summer concert that transforms the St. Ottilien monastery church into light

Name: "MUSIC, A GATE TO HEAVEN" at the Archabbey of St. Ottilien
Start: 2026-08-15T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-15T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Klosterkirche

A festive summer afternoon full of sound and devotion in St. Ottilien

On August 15, 2026, the Archabbey of St. Ottilien invites you to a special concert in the spirit of the Assumption of Mary. Under the title "Music, a Gate to Heaven," Wolfram Rehfeldt on the organ, along with Anna and Elisabeth Rehfeldt, will create a musical afternoon in the monastery church. The program combines spiritual depth with baroque brilliance and aims for a concert experience that impressively merges spirituality and live atmosphere. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/ottilianerkonzerte.html))

Baroque colors that illuminate the space

A glance at the program reveals works by Georg Friedrich Händel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer, and Johann Heinrich Stölzel. This mix promises a sound-rich orchestration in a small space, where the organ serves as a stable foundation and the voices act as luminous lines in the space. The acoustics of the monastery church create that special tension that makes spiritual music so impactful live. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/ottilianerkonzerte.html))

Mary Snow as the musical centerpiece

The concert concept connects to the feast mystery of Mary Snow and focuses on birth, hope, and trust. This is precisely where the unique strength of this format lies: It is not just a concert, but a meditative sound journey that brings together church music, faith tradition, and personal emotion. Those who love spiritual concerts will experience a finely tuned symbiosis of text, sound, and liturgical context here. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/assets/files/konzerte/OttilianerKonzertprogramm2026.pdf))

A place with monastic aura and clear access

The Archabbey of St. Ottilien is located near Eresing and is easily accessible via St. Ottilien Train Station and Geltendorf Train Station; from there, a footpath or a connection to the monastery leads. Access via the A96 is also described in the monastery guide. This creates a calm yet well-connected concert location that invites arrival before the first note. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/assets/files/konzerte/OttilianerKonzertprogramm2026.pdf))

Conclusion: This concert combines spiritual music, summer festivity, and a special monastic atmosphere into an intense live experience. Those who want to experience baroque music in its delicate, festive form should mark this date in St. Ottilien. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/ottilianerkonzerte.html))