Henning Sieverts brings new music to Prien with The Canticle of Our Star
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A Hymn for Our Home Star: New Music in Prien
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Stadl am Roseneck in Prien am Chiemsee will transform into a resonance space for an extraordinary world premiere. The Canticle of Our Star by Henning Sieverts combines a vocal quartet, string quartet, and solo double bass into a musical contemplation of Saint Francis of Assisi and his timeless thoughts on the interconnectedness of all life.
Ancient Thoughts, Newly Composed
Henning Sieverts takes Francis’s medieval Il Cantico di Frate Sole, the hymn of Brother Sun, as a starting point for a new sonic language. The composition questions the relevance of the image of Francis in a present where humans, animals, plants, and planets appear more interconnected than ever.
An Unusual Line-up with Great Sound Impact
The musical architecture thrives on the direct dialogue of two quartets: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and baritone meet two violins, viola, and cello. At the center is the solo double bass of Henning Sieverts. This line-up creates a dynamic orchestration between vocal precision, chamber music transparency, and deep, physically palpable bass sound.
Between Early Music, Jazz, and Improvisational Freedom
The world premiere connects new music with echoes of very old music and occasional improvisational excursions. Contrasts are part of the concept: delicate lines can tip into tension-filled soundscapes, voices merge and dissolve again, while the string quartet responds to the double bass with fine synchronization and expressive stage performance.
Francis as a Voice of the Present
The work understands Francis of Assisi not only as a historical or religious figure. At its core is his radical idea of brotherly connectedness. The sun appears as a home star that gives light and life while reminding humanity of its responsibility for all creation. This creates a concert experience between spiritual reflection, societal relevance, and sonic discovery.
Live Atmosphere at Roseneck
The matinee at the Stadl am Roseneck promises an immediate audience atmosphere: voices, strings, and double bass unfold in an intimate concert setting where every nuance remains audible. The audience experiences a composition that does not rely on familiar musical answers but invites attentive listening and further reflection.
Conclusion: A Concert for Open Ears
The Canticle of Our Star brings a new perspective on Francis of Assisi to Prien am Chiemsee. Anyone wishing to experience new music, vocal chamber music, and unusual line-ups live will find a rare connection of sound experimentation, spiritual depth, and social contemporary diagnosis here. Secure the date and experience this special world premiere at the Stadl am Roseneck.
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