Cantus Domus: Inquisitio

Boris Blacher's The Grand Inquisitor, inspired by Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov, poses the question of power and self-determination: is man capable of taking responsibility for his own freedom?

Alfred Schnittke's Concerto for Choir, on the other hand, opens up a spiritual perspective on the topic. In this meditative work, the tradition of Orthodox choral music and Schnittke's polystylistic sound language merge into a deep search for inner redemption.

As in the concerts Inside || Outside (2022) and Ad Libitum (2024), freedom is also at the center of the musical debate here.

A concert that challenges and liberates - on an artistic and spiritual level - and encourages reflection on one's own place in life and faith.


Cast

• Cantus Domus Choir
  
• Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra
  
• Ralf Sochaczewsky, conductor
  
• Günter Papendell, baritone
  

Program


Alfred Schnittke
Concert for mixed choir


Boris Blacher
The Grand Inquisitor

Günter Papendell baritone