When does the concert start?

The concert starts on Sunday, 27.09.2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the St. Josef church in Weiden in the Upper Palatinate.

What is the program about?

The ensemble presents PAX with the musical blocks of Hope, Suffering, and Peace.

How long does the evening approximately last?

This concert is scheduled to last around 70 minutes.

How much is the admission?

A specific ticket price could not be verified.

Are there any special program points?

Yes, particularly noteworthy is the premiere of the work Peace by Kassian Brandscherdt.

Penta Vocalis Opens in Weiden a Moving Night Full of Peace and Sound Poetry

Name: Penta Vocalis: PAX for the Opening of the Anniversary Week at St. Josef Weiden
Start: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T21:10:00+02:00
Location: St. Josef

PAX in St. Josef: A solemn concert evening to kick off the anniversary week

With the concert for the opening of the anniversary week “125 years of St. Josef,” the parish of St. Josef Weiden sets a striking musical tone on Sunday, September 27, 2026. At 6:00 PM, the program “PAX – From Hope and Suffering Grows Peace” will be performed in the city parish church St. Josef by the young vocal ensemble Penta Vocalis, which was founded in 2024 and has already made a name for itself regionally and beyond. The ensemble consists of five singers from the Regensburg Domspatzen and brings a finely curated a cappella experience to the special atmosphere of the church. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/konzert-zur-eroeffnung-der-jubilaeumswoche-125-jahre-st-josef))

Music between Hope, Suffering, and Peace

The program will take the audience through three musical blocks of Hope, Suffering, and Peace. Historical works by Tallis, Schütz, Byrd, Purcell, and Bach encounter romantic and modern compositions. The dramaturgy of the evening relies not on mere succession but on internal tension: Music as an approach to one of the most pressing questions of our time. Particularly noteworthy is the premiere of “Peace” by the young composer Kassian Brandscherdt. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/konzert-zur-eroeffnung-der-jubilaeumswoche-125-jahre-st-josef))

A Young Ensemble with a Clear Profile

Penta Vocalis combines chamber music precision with youthful energy. Artistic impulses came from Markus Zapp, members of the ensemble Amarcord, and Stephen Connolly, the former bass of the King’s Singers. Previous performances in the Basilica of St. Jakob Straubing and the Kupfersaal Leipzig show that this is an ensemble with a growing presence. For the target audience, this means: a carefully prepared event experience with high vocal quality and a special atmosphere for the audience. ([pentavocalis.com](https://pentavocalis.com/))

St. Josef as an Impressive Concert Venue

St. Josef in Weiden is one of the most significant Art Nouveau churches in Bavaria and shapes the cityscape as a large, historically charged church with strong architectural presence. It is this setting that gives the concert a special depth: The space carries the sacred sound, and the historical atmosphere enhances the emotional impact of the program. The event will take place in the St. Josef church, located at Bürgermeister-Prechtl-Straße in Weiden i. d. OPf. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Josef_%28Weiden_in_der_Oberpfalz%29))

What Visitors Can Expect

The evening promises focused listening, fine sound colors, and a spiritually and artistically strong concert format. Those who love choral and vocal music will experience a carefully staged program for the anniversary launch that is convincing both in content and space. A visit is worthwhile for anyone seeking a special concert in a stylish setting and who wish to musically support the anniversary week of the St. Josef church. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/konzert-zur-eroeffnung-der-jubilaeumswoche-125-jahre-st-josef))