Good Friday, the 7th of April, 1724. Johann Sebastian Bach had just finished leading the first performance of his “Passio secundun Joannem”, the St. John Passion. Very likely, he felt relieved, knowing the group he had to work with. Little did he know that his oratorio would be sung around the world 300 years later.

Priest Astrid Sætrang Morvik wants to encourage prayer for the Palestinians. Therefore, she wrote a Christmas song.

Silent Night may very well be the best-known Christmas carol in the world. Some say it has been translated into almost 300 languages. This year, it has been 175 years since its composer passed away. Strange fact: he is buried without his head.

What do you do when the only organist of the congregation becomes too old, and there is no new generation to operate the keys? In the German town of Holzschwang, technology offered a solution.

On Facebook, I come across a flyer advertising a lunch break concert. I don't know about the women's choir performing, but it looks good, and the concert is close to my hometown. Moreover, it is free!