Does Lübeck’s musical history begin with Dieterich Buxtehude? Not at all! The European Hanseatic Ensemble traced back the history and came across many unknown names. Some of the works performed in the concert on Whit Monday are fresh from the archives and include pieces by Thomas Baltzar, Nathanael Schnittelbach, Gregor Zuber and Nicolaus Bleyer – composers and musicians active in Lübeck at the end of the Hanseatic era, some of whom were also celebrated as violin virtuosos in England and Sweden. Of course, Franz Tunder, Buxtehude’s predecessor at St. Mary’s and founder of the ‘Abendmusiken’ (evening concerts), will also be featured with some of his cantatas.

The European Hanseatic Ensemble will perform with a 12-piece ensemble featuring prominent vocal soloists and a renowned string section (Veronika Skuplik – baroque violin, Hille Perl – viola da gamba).

Programme (German only)

Deutschlandfunk Kultur will record the concert in Lübeck and will broadcast it on 28 June 2026 at 8 p.m. The programme will then be available online and via the Deutschlandfunk app for 30 days.