130 singers brought the Forum to life

On Friday, the Forum was the setting for what may have been the Steinmühle’s largest cultural project to date. At the very least, there have probably never been so many participants filling the space with song and music. And it wasn’t just any music. It was Mozart’s Requiem, the composer’s final work and, at the same time, one of his most beloved.

After more than six months of rehearsals, 130 singers from the Klangforum, along with 23 orchestra members and five soloists, gathered. They were all preparing for their joint performances on the following two days in Bad Homburg and Marburg. For over two hours, participants of all ages rehearsed under the highly professional guidance of choir director Daniel Sans, who is also a concert tenor and music teacher at the Steinmühle.

 

“An Unforgettable Event”

After the weekend, he himself was full of praise: “Being able to share this brilliant music with students, parents, and teachers from Steinmühle in our wonderful forum was a truly memorable experience.” Sans reported that the two concerts on the following days were completely sold out. “It was an unforgettable event to have delighted over 1,000 people with Mozart’s music.”

The Klangforum, led by Daniel Sans, is made up largely of teachers, students, and parents who love to sing. The members meet every Friday evening to sing at the Forum and are still open to new participants. Unlike the choir director, these participants do not need to be professionals. What matters is enjoying singing together in a group of mixed ages and having the courage to perhaps refine one’s own voice a little more.

The photos give a glimpse of the rehearsals. Two of the photos show the participants during the subsequent official performance.