Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg
Oct 14, 1988 · 20m
Director
Peter RochaOverview
Jewish and Christian music merge in this film about one of the oldest choirs in Germany, the choir in Magdeburg Cathedral, which has been performing together with the head cantor of the Jewish community in West Berlin, Estrongo Nachama, since 1980. The choir already existed when Walther von der Vogelweide celebrated Christmas here; the cathedral has survived devastation and wars, most recently the bombing of Magdeburg in January 1945. The choir sings "Oh, how the city lies so desolate, which was full of people". The choir now rehearses and sings together with Estrongo Nachama.
Cast of Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg
Crew of Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg
About Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg
What is Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg about?
Jewish and Christian music merge in this film about one of the oldest choirs in Germany, the choir in Magdeburg Cathedral, which has been performing together with the head cantor of the Jewish community in West Berlin, Estrongo Nachama, since 1980. The choir already existed when Walther von der Vogelweide celebrated Christmas here; the cathedral has survived devastation and wars, most recently…
When was Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg released?
Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg was released on October 14, 1988.
How long is Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg runs 20 minutes.
Who directed Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg was directed by Peter Rocha.
Who is in the cast of Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
The cast of Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg includes Katharina Lind (Narrator (voice)) and Estrongo Nachama (Self).