When does the concert begin?

The concert begins on 21.06.2026 at 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At the Salvatorkirche at Burgplatz 19 in 47051 Duisburg.

How much does admission cost?

Admission costs 12 euros, students and pupils have free entry.

How long does the concert last?

The planned end is at 7:00 PM, making the evening last about an hour.

What music will be played?

The program features transcriptions and works by Franck, Bach, Schumann, and Widor.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the concert takes place in the Salvatorkirche and is therefore indoors.

Konstantin Reymaier ignites a majestic organ evening in Duisburg

Name: Opening of the Orgelfestival.Ruhr2026: Transcriptions with Konstantin Reymaier
Start: 2026-06-21T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-21T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Salvatorkirche

An evening where the organ becomes the great narrative voice

With the opening of the Orgelfestival.Ruhr2026 at the Salvatorkirche, a concert evening begins in Duisburg that illuminates the sound world of the organ in all its colors. On June 21, 2026, Konstantin Reymaier from Austria will perform under the title Transcriptions works by Franck, Bach, Schumann, and Widor. The organist of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna brings a program to the Burgplatz that connects historical repertoire with brilliant virtuosity.

Large sound spaces in the Salvatorkirche

The Salvatorkirche is one of the most prominent music venues in downtown Duisburg. Its Gothic architecture and unique acoustics create a space where organ music is not just heard but physically experienced. Especially transcriptions unfold a special effect here: lines, registers, and dynamic shades combine to form a dense live atmosphere where every detail of the orchestration becomes audible.

Konstantin Reymaier and the art of transcription

Konstantin Reymaier represents a playing culture that combines spiritual depth with technical precision. As cathedral organist at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, he is familiar with monumental sound spaces. His programs show how flexibly the organ reacts to romantic and baroque templates. Works by Bach, Franck, Schumann, and Widor promise an impressive range this evening between architecture, emotion, and formal clarity.

A festival kickoff with character

The kickoff of the Orgelfestival.Ruhr2026 focuses on substance rather than effects. The program is aimed at listeners who appreciate the fine variations of registrations, the breath of phrases, and the majestic unfolding of great organ music. Those who experience Reymaier's interpretation live will receive a concert experience between liturgical dignity and concert brilliance.

Location, time, and admission

The concert begins on June 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Salvatorkirche on Burgplatz in Duisburg. Admission costs 12 euros, and students and pupils have free entry. For an evening in this special church space, the festival offers an accessible entry to high-caliber organ art.

Conclusion

The opening of the Orgelfestival.Ruhr2026 promises an evening full of musical expanse, precision, and impressive live moments. Anyone wishing to experience the magic of great organ music in a historically significant space should mark this date in Duisburg and be there live.