Roggenstein Ensemble Brings ZONG to St. Ottilien
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Plucked Music with Vision: ZONG in St. Ottilien
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Roggenstein Ensemble invites you to the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in St. Ottilien at 3:30 PM. Under the title ZONG, the ensemble, along with Oliver Kälberer, presents a concert program that combines plucked music from five continents with works by Gabrieli, Bach, Beethoven, Torroba, and Kälberer's own compositions. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/assets/files/konzerte/Konzert20260719.pdf))
Sound Colors Between Renaissance and Present
The program spans a bridge from early polyphony to modern sound language. Mandolin and guitar open up a broad resonance space, where familiar masterpieces gain new contours. Especially appealing: the combination of precise orchestration, fine articulation, and that warm live atmosphere for which plucked ensembles are known in sacred settings. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/assets/files/konzerte/Konzert20260719.pdf))
An Ensemble with Profile
The Roggenstein Ensemble was founded in 1979, has been directed by Oliver Kälberer since 1984, and is regarded as one of the most distinguished guitar and mandolin ensembles in Germany. Eight awards at the German Orchestra Competition, most recently in 2021, as well as the Cultural Promotion Prize from the Cultural Association Fürstenfeld in 2010 mark the artistic trajectory of this ensemble. The concert in St. Ottilien promises not only virtuosity but also musical maturity and stylistic sovereignty. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/assets/files/konzerte/Konzert20260719.pdf))
The Abbey Church as a Resonance Space
The Abbey Church in the Abbey of St. Ottilien provides a special setting for the evening: a place of silence, concentration, and clear acoustics. Here, especially plucked instruments develop their balance of transparency and warmth. Those who love live music in a sacred environment will experience a concert that offers a special closeness between the audience and the sound. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/assets/files/konzerte/Konzert20260719.pdf))
Travel and Conditions
The Abbey of St. Ottilien is located at 86941 St. Ottilien and is easily accessible via the monastery complex. For visitors, the official Abbey surroundings provide information on travel and directions; additionally, there is a campsite four to five minutes away from the monastery grounds. Those who arrive on time can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the monastery village even before the first note. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/anreise))
Conclusion
ZONG in the Abbey of St. Ottilien combines great plucked music, monastic tranquility, and an exceptionally beautiful program into a summery concert moment at Lake Ammersee. The free admission makes the event additionally attractive. Anyone who wants to experience this special interplay of space, repertoire, and ensemble should mark July 19, 2026, in their calendars. ([erzabtei.de](https://www.erzabtei.de/assets/files/konzerte/Konzert20260719.pdf))
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