21. IDO Festival 2026: Fauré’s Requiem Marks a Monumental Conclusion for Düsseldorf
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The IDO Festival Finale Brings Over 100 Voices to Life
On All Saints' Day, the Holy Trinity in Düsseldorf-Derendorf transforms into an impressive sound space: The 21st IDO Festival concludes with Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and a binational choral summit of extraordinary musical brilliance.
A Cross-Border Line-Up of Choral Music
The concert features the Municipal Music Association of Düsseldorf and the French Chœur Régional Hauts-de-France. Over 100 singers form a unified body under the direction of Dennis Hansel-Dinar, connecting French and German choral culture.
Fauré’s Requiem in Sacred Atmosphere
Gabriel Fauré's Requiem unfolds its deeply comforting effect in the version for choir and organ. The impressive Seifert organ plays a crucial role in this. Organist Odilo Klasen brings the instrument to life with great tonal depth and majestic presence.
Franck, Brahms, and the Grand Festival Conclusion
The program opens with a work by César Franck and then moves on to Johannes Brahms’ Four Serious Songs. This creates a dramatically rich concert that weaves together French Romanticism, German choral music, and sacred sound tradition.
Admission and Tickets
Admission begins at 5:00 PM, and the concert starts at 6:00 PM. Tickets cost 29 Euros in advance, 36 Euros at the box office; discounted tickets are available for 25 Euros. According to festival ticket information, children under twelve receive free admission, while a youth ticket for those between twelve and eighteen costs 12 Euros, as long as the discounted price does not fall below that.
Conclusion: A Finale with Great Musical Impact
The Grand IDO Finale connects festival atmosphere, international choral community, and the expressive power of organ music. Visitors can expect a festive concert evening with over 100 voices, great sacred acoustics, and a Requiem that unfolds comfort, expansiveness, and inner movement. Those who wish to remember the 21st IDO Festival especially will experience its powerful climax here.
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