Name: Maurice Steger: The Spring Garden of Venice
Start: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Matthäuskirche

Venetian Baroque Magic in the Matthäus Church

When Maurice Steger performs on June 7, 2026, at the Matthäus Church in Gelsenkirchen, virtuoso recorder artistry meets the colorful sound palette of Antonio Vivaldi. The concert by the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen focuses on chamber musical intensity, baroque elegance, and that live atmosphere that only a historically significant church space can create. The artist has been internationally sought after for years as a specialist in Early Music, as a soloist, conductor, and resident artist; his discography ranges from Venezia 1625 to A Tribute to Bach. ([npw.wpt-online.de](https://npw.wpt-online.de/assets/files/NPW-Spielzeitheft-2025-26-FINAL-WEB-ES.pdf?utm_source=openai))

A Program That Makes Venice Audible

The program In the Spring Garden of Venice highlights Vivaldi's richness of color. According to the season brochure, the evening combines Sinfonia, concertos, and concertante highlights such as Il Gardellino and other baroque instrumental treasures into a series of solo brilliance and orchestral sound design. This is where the fascination lies: The soloist not only leads but engages in dialogue with the ensemble, shaping phrases with buoyant breath and bringing the syncopations of the Baroque to life with vibrant stage presence. ([npw.wpt-online.de](https://npw.wpt-online.de/assets/files/NPW-Spielzeitheft-2025-26-FINAL-WEB-ES.pdf?utm_source=openai))

The Matthäus Church as a Sound Space

The Matthäus Church at Cranger Straße 81 in Buer-Middelich is regarded as a simple, acoustically rich church space with 220 seats plus additional chairs. The community describes the interior as clear, calm, and focused; this very architecture supports a concert that emphasizes transparency, articulation, and finely tuned orchestration. Important for visitors: Access is described as barrier-free, and according to the event context, entry begins about 30 minutes before the start. ([kirchegelsenkirchen.de](https://www.kirchegelsenkirchen.de/infos/unsere-kirchen/matthaeuskirche/?utm_source=openai))

Why Maurice Steger Electrifies on Stage

Maurice Steger is one of the most prominent recorder players of our time. He has been working for years with leading Baroque ensembles, is a professor of recorder, and is presented by his own house as an artist with a strong concert and recording history. His concert biography shows an exceptional range between virtuosic solo programs, conducting, and projects with great stylistic precision. Those who experience him live hear not only flawless technique but also an engaging audience atmosphere that arises from the very first phrase. ([maurice-steger.com](https://maurice-steger.com/?utm_source=openai))

Tickets, Entry, and Practical Notes

Tickets for the concert are indicated in the season brochure; in the event announcement from the city of Gelsenkirchen, the advance sale price is listed at 18.00 euros and the box office at 20.00 euros. Entry begins about 30 minutes before the concert start. Since this is a concert in a church, a focused listening experience is at the forefront, supported by donations and ticket financing of the event series. ([npw.wpt-online.de](https://npw.wpt-online.de/assets/files/NPW-Spielzeitheft-2025-26-FINAL-WEB-ES.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The Spring Garden of Venice promises an evening full of baroque colors, clever dramaturgy, and extraordinary sound culture. Maurice Steger and the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen bring Vivaldi to life with energy, elegance, and joy of performance in the church space of Matthäus Church. Anyone wanting to experience Early Music live with intimacy, excitement, and excellent transparency should not miss this date. ([npw.wpt-online.de](https://npw.wpt-online.de/assets/files/NPW-Spielzeitheft-2025-26-FINAL-WEB-ES.pdf?utm_source=openai))