When does the concert start?

The concert begins on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 8 PM.

Where does the Poppelsdorfer Orgelsommer take place?

The venue is St. Sebastian Church in Bonn-Poppelsdorf, Kirschallee 22.

What is the concert theme?

The second concert is titled Portraits.

Who is the soloist of the evening?

The Luther Church community announces Martin Setchell from New Zealand as a special soloist.

Is the concert an indoor event?

Yes, the concert takes place in St. Sebastian Church and is therefore an indoor event.

What is the ticket price?

For this concert, a verified ticket price could not be determined.

Martin Setchell brings Bonn a summer evening full of organ magic and sound portraits

Name: Poppelsdorfer Orgelsommer - 2nd Concert: "Portraits"
Start: 2026-07-12T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T23:00:00+02:00
Location: St. Sebastian

When the organ begins to tell stories: Portraits in the Poppelsdorfer Orgelsommer

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Poppelsdorfer Orgelsommer invites you to St. Sebastian Church in Bonn-Poppelsdorf at 8 PM. The focus of the second concert is on the theme "Portraits" – carried by the special atmosphere of a summer organ evening that takes place in ecumenical solidarity with the neighboring Luther Church community.

An evening between sound colors and characters

The Poppelsdorfer Orgelsommer has been a fixed address for fine church music in Bonn for years. For 2026, the Luther Church community announces the internationally known organist Martin Setchell from New Zealand as a special soloist. His program dramaturgy is known to be audience-friendly, lively, and virtuosic – exactly the mix that gives shape, tension, and resonance to an organ concert.

The organ as a storyteller

In a church like St. Sebastian, the organ unfolds its full architectural impact: space, echo, and registration merge into a concert experience that relies less on show and more on musical depth. Especially with a theme like "Portraits", this creates an evening filled with fine contrasts, vibrant sound colors, and that quiet intensity that characterizes good church music.

St. Sebastian as a strong concert venue

The St. Sebastian parish church is located in Poppelsdorf at Kirschallee 22 and has been closely associated with the Orgelsommer for years. The community emphasizes that the choir regularly participates in the series with a project choir. This means that the place is not only liturgically characterized but also musically well-prepared for concert evenings of this kind.

Summer evening with audience engagement

The Poppelsdorfer Orgelsommer 2026 is described by the Luther Church community as a concert tour with an international guest. Martin Setchell is appreciated for his virtuosity and impactful, audience-friendly program design. This is precisely what makes this evening appealing: a clearly shaped live experience that appeals to both connoisseurs and curious visitors.

Conclusion: A concert for listeners with a sense of sound and atmosphere

"Portraits" promises a special summer evening between church space, organ art, and concentrated live atmosphere. Anyone wanting to experience the emotional power of great organ sounds in a historical setting should mark this date in Bonn-Poppelsdorf and attend the concert live.