Paulus by Mendelssohn Bartholdy enchants Bonn in St. Marien

An evening full of romance, faith, and grand choral scenes in Bonn

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Oratorio Paulus will resonate in the St. Marien Church in Bonn. The benefit choral concert combines sacred music, strong emotions, and the unique live atmosphere of a sacred space to create an intense concert experience. The work is considered one of the great milestones of romantic church music and unfolds its effect precisely where space, acoustics, and orchestral sound meet directly. ([buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de](https://www.buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/benefiz-chorkonzert-paulus-oratorium-von-felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy?utm_source=openai))

A work with dramatic pull

Paulus is Mendelssohn's first full-length oratorio and tells the story of Saul's conversion, the apostle's mission work, and the dramatic weight of a life between persecution, doubt, and calling. The musical language thrives on clear orchestration, compelling choral sections, and a strong dramatic structure, echoing Bach and Handel in the background. This blend of spiritual depth and captivating stage effect makes the work attractive to choirs and audiences to this day. ([napervillechorus.org](https://napervillechorus.org/program-notes/saint-paul-mendelssohn/?utm_source=openai))

Benefit concert with an impressive line-up

For the performance in Bonn, Ruth Theresa Fiedler, Katharina Georg, Andreas Post, and Achim Hoffmann are announced. Additionally, the New Rhineland Chamber Orchestra, the project choir of the Bürgerstiftung Rheinviertel, and the musical direction of Maria Krebs will be involved. The program promises not only great choral culture but also a finely balanced synchronization between soloists, choir, and orchestra, which is particularly crucial for Mendelssohn's oratorios. The evening is designed as a benefit concert for palliative projects. ([buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de](https://www.buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/benefiz-chorkonzert-paulus-oratorium-von-felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy?utm_source=openai))

St. Marien Church as a sound space

St. Marien Church is located in Bonn at Burgstraße 45, 53177 Bonn. For church music, such a space brings special advantages: the natural reverberation supports the choral sound, enhances the emotional impact, and allows the grand ensemble scenes to blossom impressively. According to the information from the St. Marien Cultural Circle, parking at the church itself is limited. ([buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de](https://www.buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/benefiz-chorkonzert-paulus-oratorium-von-felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy?utm_source=openai))

Romance, tension, and sacred intensity

Those who experience Paulus live do not get background noise, but a musical drama full of contrasts: celebratory and combative, lyrical and eruptive, contemplative and triumphant. This is precisely where the fascination of this concert experience lies. The audience's mood is likely to be highly concentrated from the first wave of the choir, as Mendelssohn's oratorio combines religious imagery with a tight musical narrative that resonates even today. ([meinrad-walter.de](https://www.meinrad-walter.de/programmtext-paulus.php?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Visitors to Bonn can expect an inspiring afternoon of grand choral music, strong soloists, and the special aura of a church as a concert venue. Anyone who wants to experience Mendelssohn's Paulus live should mark this date and experience the work in all its dramatic power on site. ([buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de](https://www.buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/benefiz-chorkonzert-paulus-oratorium-von-felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Mendelssohn Society: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy ([mendelssohn-gesellschaft.de](https://www.mendelssohn-gesellschaft.de/en/mendelssohns/biografien/felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy?utm_source=openai))
• Bürgerstiftung Rheinviertel: Benefit Choral Concert Paulus Oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy ([buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de](https://www.buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/benefiz-chorkonzert-paulus-oratorium-von-felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy?utm_source=openai))
• Bürgerstiftung Rheinviertel: Event overview October 2026 ([buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de](https://www.buergerstiftung-rheinviertel.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen?utm_source=openai))
• Meinrad Walter: Program text for Paulus ([meinrad-walter.de](https://www.meinrad-walter.de/programmtext-paulus.php?utm_source=openai))
• Cultural Circle St. Marien: Directions and Parking ([marienviertel.de](https://marienviertel.de/kulturkreis/anfahrt-und-parken/?utm_source=openai))