When does the concert start?

The concert starts on August 2, 2026, at 18:00.

Where does the event take place?

In the Ev. Old Town Church at Heinrich-König-Platz in Gelsenkirchen.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission is 12 Euros. Students have free entry.

What music can the audience expect?

The program is planned with works from Johann Sebastian Bach to French organ music of the 20th century as well as the work Light and Dark by Sofia Gubaidulina.

Are there special elements in the concert?

Yes, the organist's performance will be transmitted via video to a large screen.

Is the venue easily accessible?

The Old Town Church is centrally located at Heinrich-König-Platz; the downtown location offers connections to public transport and nearby parking options.

Sofia Korsakova ignites an organ performance full of light and shadow in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Orgelfestival.Ruhr2026 - Light and Dark
Start: 2026-08-02T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-02T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Ev. Altstadtkirche

An Evening Between Light and Shadow in the Old Town Church

With Orgelfestival.Ruhr2026 - Light and Dark, a special concert evening will take place in the Ev. Old Town Church Gelsenkirchen on August 2, 2026. Guest artist is the Russian-Swiss concert organist Sofia Korsakova, who will present a program between Johann Sebastian Bach, French organ music of the 20th century, and the titular work by Sofia Gubaidulina as part of the Orgelfestival.Ruhr.

A Festival with Radiance

The Orgelfestival.Ruhr 2026 runs from June 21 to September 20, 2026, in six cities of the Ruhr area and focuses on large sound spaces, strong contrasts, and extraordinary interpreters. In Gelsenkirchen, this creates a concentrated live experience where the organ acts not only as an instrument but as a complete storytelling machine.

The Music: Precise, Colorful, Forceful

Sofia Korsakova is considered an internationally renowned organist with numerous awards. Her concerts combine technical sovereignty with clear musical dramaturgy. Especially in a church like the Old Town Church, this sound unfolds with special depth: powerful registers, fine line leadership, and an acoustics that makes every transition between light and dark intensely palpable.

The Venue: Historical, Urban, Close to the Audience

The Evangelical Old Town Church at Heinrich-König-Platz is located in the heart of Gelsenkirchen's Old Town. The square is designed to be barrier-free and is known as a cultural center of the city. Due to its central location, the concert venue is easily accessible; parking options in the city center and connections to public transport facilitate access.

Concert Evening with Special Atmosphere

Especially appealing is the video transmission to a large screen, allowing the audience to follow the organ playing visually. This transforms the concert into an immediate concert experience that closely links sound, technique, and stage presence. The combination of festival character, sacred space, and artistic concentration promises a strong audience atmosphere.

Conclusion: If you want to experience organ music with depth, tension, and great sound impact, you'll find in Gelsenkirchen an evening that resonates long after. Light and Dark brings together festival energy, musical quality, and the magic of a special performance location. Being there live is worth it.