Norddeutscher Rundfunk opted for the church as venue for an NDR-Kultur live broadcast concert commemorating the 200th anniversary of Felix-Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s birth nearby on February 3 1809.
Internationally renowned violinist Daniel Hope was joined by Latvian pianist Lauma Skride, Simone Young (Manager and Artistic Director, Hamburg State Opera, and Principal Musical Director, also piano) as well as cellist Olivia Jeremias. The programme included Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, and readings from Mendelssohn’s letters by actor Ulrich Matthes.
The exterior and interior of the church had been specially lit for the event and an audience of about 300 filled all the available seats. The ambience and the acoustics were widely appreciated.
