Name: Claudio Monteverdi - Vespers of Mary
Start: 2026-05-31T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-31T23:00:00+02:00
Location: St. Marien Kirche Bonn-Bad Godesberg

A baroque sound event full of light, depth, and spiritual tension

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the Bach Choir Bonn will present Claudio Monteverdi's Vespers of Mary at St. Marien Church Bonn-Bad Godesberg. The concert begins at 7:00 PM and combines early baroque sound splendor with an intense live atmosphere that is particularly compelling in the church acoustics. The program features one of the most significant works of church music from the early 17th century, performed by the Bach Choir Bonn, the choirs Musica Mundi Cologne and Cantica Nova Neuss, as well as the Ensemble Anima Shirvani on original instruments. ([bach-chor-bonn.de](https://bach-chor-bonn.de/akuelle-konzerte/))

Monteverdi's masterpiece between devotion and drama

The Vespers of Mary, published in 1610, is considered a key work between vocal polyphony, cantus firmus tradition, and the expressive, concertant style of the Baroque. It is precisely this tension that makes the evening in Bonn so attractive: here liturgical dignity meets theatrical drama, text interpretation meets colorful orchestration. Those who love church music will experience not a static work, but a lively score full of movement, counterpoints, and radiant sound axes. ([bach-chor-bonn.de](https://bach-chor-bonn.de/akuelle-konzerte/))

A choral evening with a large ensemble and historical depth

The Bach Choir Bonn describes itself as a large concert and oratorio choir with over 80 singers and has been a staple of Bonn's music scene since 1949. For the Vespers of Mary, the ensemble is supported by other choirs and the Ensemble Anima Shirvani; additionally, seven members of the Rheinstimmen Ensemble will participate. This lineup promises a dense, multi-faceted choral sound that makes the artistic architecture of Monteverdi's music resonate in the church. ([bach-chor-bonn.de](https://bach-chor-bonn.de/))

St. Marien Bonn-Bad Godesberg as a resonant space

The venue is St. Marien Church in Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Burgstraße 43, 53177 Bonn. The box office opens at 6:00 PM, free seating is announced, and the concert evening is scheduled for two hours. In a church, Monteverdi's music unfolds with special spatiality: long reverberation trails, prominent solos, and the interplay between ensemble and choir create a concert experience that goes straight to the heart. ([bach-chor-bonn.de](https://bach-chor-bonn.de/akuelle-konzerte/))

Tickets, discounts, and advance sales

Tickets cost 30 euros, discounted 15 euros. The discount applies to students, trainees, military and federal voluntary service workers, unemployed persons with a Bonn ID, and people with disabilities above 50 percent; with a 100 percent disability ID and the characteristic B, the accompanying person can enter for free. Tickets can be obtained via email at tickets@bach-chor-bonn.de as well as at Bonnticket. ([bach-chor-bonn.de](https://bach-chor-bonn.de/akuelle-konzerte/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An evening for listeners with a sense of grandeur and finesse

The Bonn performance of Monteverdi's Vespers of Mary promises an evening of baroque sound splendor, spiritual intensity, and precise choral artistry. Those who want to experience great vocal music in an appropriate sacred architecture should mark this date and hear Monteverdi's masterpiece live. ([bach-chor-bonn.de](https://bach-chor-bonn.de/akuelle-konzerte/))