Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg (1988)
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.
Director: Peter Rocha
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: October 14, 1988
Cast
- Katharina Lind - Narrator (voice)
- Estrongo Nachama - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Karl Farber
Editing: Ilse Gebhardt
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Peter Rocha
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- Who directed Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
- Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg was directed by Peter Rocha.
- Who stars in Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
- Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg stars Katharina Lind, Estrongo Nachama.
- How long is Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
- Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
- Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg is a Documentary film.
- Where was Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg produced?
- Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg was produced in East Germany, Germany.