Mendelssohn Bartholdy in Schwerin: Choral Concert with Paulus in the Cathedral

A classical sound moment in Schwerin Cathedral

On September 19, 2026, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's oratorio Paulus will resonate in Schwerin Cathedral St. Mary and St. John. The choral concert combines great spiritual music with the impressive acoustics of the Gothic church space and brings the City and Cathedral Choir together with the orchestra Concerto Celestino on stage.

A work between pathos and precision

Mendelssohn's oratorio Paulus is one of the defining works of romantic sacred music. The score combines dramatic choral scenes, finely balanced orchestral colors, and lyrical solo passages into a concert experience that intertwines tension and spiritual depth closely. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was regarded as a conductor, composer, and pioneer of the Bach renaissance; his music stands for formal awareness, melodic clarity, and fine orchestration. ([mendelssohn-gesellschaft.de](https://www.mendelssohn-gesellschaft.de/en/mendelssohns/biografien/felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy))

The Cathedral as a resonance space

Schwerin Cathedral is one of the most distinctive church buildings in Northern Germany and shapes the silhouette of the city with its brick Gothic style. This is exactly where a choral concert like Paulus unfolds its special effect: voices rise in the space, orchestral colors follow, and the audience's mood condenses into a live atmosphere that cannot be replicated. The place carries the music, and the music refines the place. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/kirchen/dom-schwerin/?utm_source=openai))

Cast with sonic brilliance

For the evening, Amrei Beuerle, soprano, Marian Dijkhuizen, alto, Christian Rathgeber, tenor, and Julian Redlin, bass are announced. Additionally, the City and Cathedral Choir along with the orchestra Concerto Celestino under the baton of Christian Domke will perform. This constellation promises careful synchronization between choir, soloists, and orchestra, which is crucial for a grand oratorio: precise entries, clear dynamics, and a conducting that makes the architecture of the work audible. ([kirche-mv.de](https://www.kirche-mv.de/fileadmin/projektseiten/kirche-schwerin/Dokumente/2026_Flyer_Kirchenmusik_in_Schwerin_net.pdf))

Evening with historical significance

Schwerin is not a random location for Mendelssohn. The city has a vibrant tradition of church music, and the Cathedral was already part of significant performances in the 19th century. The current concert connects to this tradition and brings romantic sacred music into a context that is both historically and atmospherically convincing. Those who listen here not only experience a concert but a musical event with cultural depth. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/Weltkulturerbe-Residenzensemble/bestandteile-des-residenzensembles-schwerin/?utm_source=openai))

Practical information for concert attendance

The choral concert takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Schwerin Cathedral. According to the church music flyer, tickets cost 30 euros for reserved seats as well as 25 euros or 15 euros reduced; a fee applies for advance sales, which are conducted through the tourist information at the market. For getting to the city center, several Park-and-Ride options and public transport connections are available. ([kirche-mv.de](https://www.kirche-mv.de/fileadmin/projektseiten/kirche-schwerin/Dokumente/2026_Flyer_Kirchenmusik_in_Schwerin_net.pdf))

Conclusion

This choral concert unites romantic oratorio art, strong solo voices, and the festive aura of Schwerin Cathedral into an evening with resonance. Those who experience Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Paulus live receive great choral music in a harmonious, moving environment. Mark the date now and don’t miss the special live magic in Schwerin.

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Sources:

• Church Music in Schwerin 2026 - Flyer
• Where to Today? Schwerin - Choir/Vocal Events
• Federal State Capital Schwerin - Schwerin Cathedral
• Federal State Capital Schwerin - Parking at Events in the City Center
• Mendelssohn Society - Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
• Deutsche Grammophon - Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Biography
• Federal State Capital Schwerin - Components of the Residence Ensemble