When does the concert take place?

On September 13, 2026, at 20:00 in Jahrhunderthalle Bochum.

How long does the event last?

The stated duration is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Where is the venue located?

The Jahrhunderthalle Bochum is located at An der Jahrhunderthalle 1, 44793 Bochum.

How do I get to the hall via public transport?

By tram lines 302, 305, and 310 and bus lines 345 and 355 to Bochumer Verein/Jahrhunderthalle.

Are there parking options?

Yes, a nearby parking garage is available. The daily rate is 5.00 euros.

Is the event accessible?

The Jahrhunderthalle offers accessible restrooms and elevators. Further details depend on the specific event schedule.

Forgotten Sound Worlds Unfold Their Spiritual Power in Bochum

Name: Erased Music: Roman Padlewski & Charles Tournemire
Start: 2026-09-13T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

An Evening Against Forgetting: Erased Music at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

With Erased Music: Roman Padlewski & Charles Tournemire, the Ruhrtriennale 2026 brings two composers into the spotlight whose works have long been overlooked. In the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, spiritual sound worlds, choir, orchestra, and organ converge in an atmosphere that demands inner tension, quiet force, and great musical narrative power.

Forgotten Music, Heard Anew

Charles Tournemire and Roman Padlewski represent two life paths shaped by war, loss, and spiritual resilience. The program focuses on rediscovered music with historical depth: Tournemire's passion work and Padlewski's Stabat Mater combine for a concert evening that targets substance rather than effects. This concentration makes the concert experience so intense.

Choir, Orchestra, and Organ in the Large Space

Chorwerk Ruhr, the Bochum Symphony Orchestra, and organist Christian Schmitt, together with Florian Helgath, bring a finely balanced orchestration to the stage. The Jahrhunderthalle is ideally suited for such formats: industrial architecture, spaciousness, and acoustics that make every dynamic nuance audible. Between quiet passages and powerful tutti, the live atmosphere that makes sacred music particularly poignant in the concert hall is created.

A Musical Evening with Historical Tension

The Ruhrtriennale describes the work as a concert series against forgetting. This is precisely where the special authority of this evening lies: Not only the names of the composers but also the dramaturgy of the program point to the European fractures of the 20th century. Those interested in sacred music, choral music, and classical concerts with cultural-historical depth will find a strong experience between memory and the present here.

Practical Information for Attendees

The concert date is on September 13, 2026, at 20:00 in the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum. The event lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes; it will be sung in French and Latin with German and English surtitles. Tram and bus connections are available to the stop Bochumer Verein/Jahrhunderthalle. On-site, there is a parking garage, dining options, and accessible features.

Conclusion

Erased Music is not an ordinary concert but an evening for listeners seeking depth, expression, and historical resonance. Choir, organ, and orchestra create a concentrated sound image in Bochum that resonates long after. Those wanting to experience this rare encounter with rediscovered music live should secure tickets early.