When does the concert start?

The concert starts on 06.12.2026 at 6:00 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

At the Amberg Congress Centre, Schießstätteweg 8, 92224 Amberg.

What is the ticket price?

The regular ticket price is 45 euros.

What music will be played?

The program features Mendelssohn's Psalms of Praise, also known as Symphony No. 2.

Is there information about parking and access?

Yes, the ACC is located directly at the old town, parking is possible right at the venue.

Is the location accessible?

The ACC is barrier-free accessible.

Amberg Oratorio Choir live in Amberg

Name: Amberg Oratorio Choir and Amberg Symphony Orchestra
Start: 2026-12-06T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-06T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Amberger Congress Centrum

A festive choral sound that crowns the anniversary year in Amberg

When the Amberg Oratorio Choir performs on December 6, 2026, at the Amberg Congress Centre, an evening awaits that highlights great choral tradition, romantic sound colors, and a concentrated live atmosphere. To conclude the anniversary year of 30 years of ACC, Mendelssohn's Psalms of Praise will resound in an arrangement that gives the work space, brilliance, and emotional weight.

A work between symphony and oratorio

The Psalms of Praise is one of the most impressive large forms of Romanticism: Mendelssohn combines symphonic development with solemn choral sections, lyrical solo passages, and radiant orchestration. This mix makes the evening equally appealing for classical music fans and choral audiences. The musical dramaturgy thrives on tension, warmth, and a play of inner calm and majestic outburst.

Strong regional sound culture

The Amberg Oratorio Choir has established itself as a fixed entity in the Upper Palatinate since its founding in 1970. Together with the Amberg Symphony Orchestra, which has been working as a project orchestra since 1998, the choir regularly creates concert experiences with an ambitious musical signature. For this concert, the combined experience of both sound bodies will come together - an evening that promises precision, choral intensity, and orchestral depth.

Large composition, great effect

For the anniversary concert, an impressive choral strength of nearly 100 singers is announced. Renowned soloists will also perform, giving profile and expression to the vocal lines of the work. In the acoustics of the large hall in the ACC, a sound image emerges that oscillates between majestic breadth and fine transparency.

Amberg Congress Centre as the stage for the festive evening

The Amberg Congress Centre provides the perfect setting for large choir and orchestra evenings: centrally located, easily accessible, and with sufficient size for an evening that combines concert hall atmosphere with festive audience mood. Parking is available directly at the ACC, and the connection to the old town is short and convenient. Accessible entrances are also among the strengths of the venue.

An Advent evening with goosebumps moments

For those who love classical concerts, this not only offers a festive program but a concentrated live experience with emotional depth. Mendelssohn's music builds arcs, opens spaces, and lets the choir shine in all its brilliance. The magic of this evening lies in the combination of tradition awareness, musical discipline, and audible passion.

The anniversary concert at the ACC promises an impressive year-end for all who want to experience choral music of high quality live. Those looking for an evening filled with romantic sound splendor, strong ensemble spirit, and festive character should mark this date and not miss the concert experience in Amberg.