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Albert Schweitzer's organ art and the healing tones of J. S. Bach

Conversation concert
The focus is on Albert Schweitzer's relationship with Johann Sebastian Bach and the impact of music.

Concert, Literature & knowledge, Performance
Protestant chapel in Schwabing hospital
Erlöserkirche München-Schwabing

A dialogue concert in the Protestant chapel at Schwabing Hospital will focus on the close relationship between Albert Schweitzer and Johann Sebastian Bach and the healing effects of his music.
Regina Neumüller and Christian Seidler will play the organ.

Venue

Protestant chapel in Schwabing hospital

Kölner Platz 1
80804 München

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Erlöserkirche München-Schwabing

pfarramt@erloeserkirche.de
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Organiser

Erlöserkirche München-Schwabing

The Lutheran Erlöserkirche is an active and open church community in the spirit of the Gospel. It is rooted in Schwabing and integrated into the worldwide community of Christians. For people in various life situations and with different interests, it invites to an attractive church programme and seeks dialogue with groups and institutions throughout urban society.

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