When does the concert start

The concert begins on September 12, 2026, at 19:30.

Where does Stella Maris take place

In the Freising Mariendom on the cathedral hill in Freising.

How much do the tickets cost

The tickets cost 20 Euros for the main nave.

Is there a box office

Yes, remaining tickets will be available at the box office from 18:30, subject to availability.

What music can the audience expect

The program ranges from the Renaissance to Modernity, including works by Palestrina, Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Duruflé, and Ola Gjeilo.

Is the cathedral accessible

Yes, access to the cathedral hill is barrier-free via an inclined lift on the south slope.

Luminosa enchants Freising: A cathedral concert between light, silence, and sound

Name: Stella Maris - Sound of Light
Start: 2026-09-12T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-12T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Freisinger Mariendom

A cathedral concert full of light, sound, and quiet ecstasy

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the women's vocal ensemble Luminosa will transform the Freising Mariendom into a space of vibration, color, and spiritual tension. Under the title Stella Maris - Sound of Light, fine a cappella culture meets the special acoustics of the cathedral, promising a concert experience that links the Renaissance, Romanticism, and the present in a single line.

Six voices, one radiant overall sound

Luminosa was founded in 2023 and has quickly established itself in the international music scene. The ensemble is a prizewinner of the 14th International A Cappella Competition Leipzig 2024, received a special prize for the best unaccompanied piece there, and was also awarded at the Fanny Mendelssohn Competition 2024. This combination of precision, transparency, and vocal brilliance makes the encounter with the ensemble so exciting.

Music between Renaissance and Modernity

The program spans from G. P. da Palestrina to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Maurice Duruflé to Ola Gjeilo. In this orchestration of pure voices, a finely crafted tension arc emerges that combines historical depth with modern colorfulness. The cathedral will not only serve as a stage but as a resonance space for sound and light.

The Freising Mariendom as a sounding cathedral

The Freising Mariendom is one of the most prominent places in the city and offers an impressive backdrop for spiritual vocal music with its architecture. The location on the cathedral hill, the special spatial effect, and the sacred atmosphere give the evening an aura that goes far beyond a conventional concert. Those who experience the live atmosphere in the cathedral immediately sense how much space and music merge here.

An evening for listeners with a sense of detail

Especially in a cappella singing, intonation, phrasing, and synchronization unfold in their purest form. Luminosa works with nuanced dynamics, clear line direction, and a stage performance that focuses on concentration rather than effects. The result is an intense concert experience that resonates in the audience's mood.

Conclusion: An appointment for all who want to experience vocal art closely

Stella Maris - Sound of Light promises an evening of great musical density, carried by an outstanding ensemble and the unique acoustics of the Mariendom. Those seeking vocal excellence, a sacred atmosphere, and a rare concert moment should mark this date in Freising and be there live.