When does the concert Songs Against the Night take place?

The concert takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 19:30.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the Evangelical Petrus Church, Am Röttchen 10, 40468 Düsseldorf.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available in advance from 14 euros. The door price is 18 euros, and reduced tickets cost 12 euros.

Which artists will perform?

Participants include Christina Daletska, Odilo Klasen, and Frederike Möller.

What works are on the program?

Included are, among others, Are You With Me, Sing Against the Breaking Night, four-handed Bach transcriptions by György Kurtág, and the world premiere Meet Me at the Edge.

How can I get there by public transport?

The stop Am Röttchen is nearby. The venue is reachable with lines 705, 707, 729, 730, 760, and 810.

IDO Festival live in Düsseldorf

Name: 21. IDO Festival: Songs Against the Night – Organ, Voice & Ensemble
Start: 2026-10-15T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Evangelische Petruskirche

Songs Against the Night: A Concert Between Darkness and Transformation

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Evangelical Petrus Church in Düsseldorf will transform into a resonance space for existential questions. The concert Songs Against the Night – Organ, Voice & Ensemble navigates through musical zones of pain, resistance, and spiritual transformation.

Organ Sound as the Voice of the Night

The evening begins with the baroque gem Are You With Me. In the special acoustics of the Petrus Church, the organ unfolds an intimate sound language, before Daniel Glaus’ Sing Against the Breaking Night sharpens the musical expression of resistance against the horrors of the Russian war of aggression.

Between Bach, Kurtág, and Modern Sound Art

György Kurtág's four-handed Bach transcriptions create a glassy transition. Historical tonal language and contemporary orchestration meet in a contemplative order that does not repress finitude but makes it audible. Christina Daletska, Odilo Klasen, and Frederike Möller shape the evening with voice, organ, and ensemble in a concentrated stage performance.

World Premiere at the Edge of the Visible

At the center is the world premiere Meet Me at the Edge for organ and ensemble by Laura Marconi and Gianluca Castelli. Inspired by the work of artist Chiharu Shiota, the composition revolves around bodily boundaries, memory, and the fragile connection between inside and outside. Starting from the note G-sharp, a musical dialogue emerges in which separated sound spaces seek belonging.

The Petrus Organ as the Sonic Center

The Petrus Organ, built in 1962 by Willi Peter in Cologne, features four manuals and 48 stops. Its wide-ranging disposition enables deep, physical basses as well as floating timbres, bright mixtures, and characterful reed stops. The conducting and synchronization of organ, voice, and ensemble promise a precisely shaped concert experience.

Conclusion: A Musical Journey Through Darkness and Hope

Visitors can expect not an ordinary concert evening, but an intense journey through loss, resistance, meditation, and renewal. Those who want to experience contemporary music, expressive organ artistry, and extraordinary concert dramaturgy live will find an evening with lasting impact at the IDO Festival.