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Luther's posting of his theses on October 31st., 1517, is the crucial date of the Reformation. It was the beginning of a movement that left its traces all over the world and that continues until today. In 2008, a countdown towards the 500th anniversary of this event in 2017 has begun: the Luther Decade. During ten theme years with different annual topics it will deciphered again what Reformation means – in the past as well as in the present.

In the upcoming year the topic will be “Reformation and Music”. "Music is a gift of God, it dispels the devil and makes the people joyful." This is how Martin Luther describes the significance of music for faith and for the soul. Singing became soon a characteristic trait of the people of Lutheran faith – and one of the sharpest weapons of the Reformation. The first German hymns of the Reformers were belted out as protest songs. And since that time, singing was part of Protestant church services – for the whole congregation. These impulses and innovations laid the foundation for a rich tradition of songwriting and church music in Protestantism.

Highlights 2012 „Reformation and Music“

Thurigian Bach Festival
Where?  Eisenach, Dornheim, Arnstadt and Weimar
When?   30/03 – 22/04/2012

Erfurt Church Music Festival
Where?  Erfurt
When?   05/09 – 15/09/2012

Luther – The Festival
Where?  Eisenach, Wartburg Castle
When?   17/08 – 19/08/2012

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