Reinhard Kwaschik Brings Carillon Sound Bridges to Erfurt

Sound Bridges over Erfurt: Reinhard Kwaschik makes the Bartholomew Tower shine

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Bartholomew Tower at Erfurt Anger will become a resonance space for a special carillon concert. Reinhard Kwaschik from Potsdam brings the free program Sound Bridges for the Potsdam Peace Carillon 2026 to Erfurt, combining historical bell art with a strong message of peace.

A tower that makes history audible

The Bartholomew Tower is one of the most prominent places in downtown Erfurt. Since 1979, it has housed the carillon with 60 bronze bells, which sounds every hour and gives the monument a distinctive acoustic signature. In this setting, every tone interval gains a special depth: metallic brilliance, open air, and the dense atmosphere of the Anger merge into an intense live experience.

Reinhard Kwaschik and the art of the carillon

Reinhard Kwaschik is present in the context of the Potsdam Peace Carillon and has already been announced there in 2026 with the program Sound Bridges for the Peace Carillon Potsdam. Additionally, he performed as a guest carillonneur at the carillon concert at the St. Nikolai Memorial in Hamburg. His playing is described on the Peace Carillon web project as a contribution to sound bridges, remembrance, and understanding. The audience experiences not routine, but a finely balanced orchestration of melody guidance, striking technique, and spatial effect.

The special charm of a carillon evening

A carillon concert unfolds its power not through volume, but through presence. The individual bells speak with clear contours, the reverberation lays like a glass veil over the square. Especially at the Bartholomew Tower, it creates a public atmosphere of wonder, calmness, and rapt attention. Those who stand at the Anger experience music not only with their ears but with their entire body.

Erfurt as an open concert venue

The event location is centrally located in the city center and is easily accessible by streetcar via the Anger stop. The official Erfurt tourism website names the Bartholomew Tower at Anger 52 as a prominent place in the city structure; additionally, the city points out parking options nearby as well as accessible entrances and a side entrance. For visitors, this means short distances, an urban backdrop, and a concert that can easily be combined with a city stroll.

Conclusion: A free concert with a strong impact

This carillon concert combines historical architecture, ringing precision, and free access for all. Those who come to Erfurt on June 27, 2026, will experience a rare form of live music: open, penetrating, and full of atmosphere. A visit to the Bartholomew Tower is worthwhile for all who love special sounds and strong places.

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Sources:

• City of Erfurt - Event Carillon Concert with Reinhard Kwaschik
• Historical Museums Erfurt - Bartholomew Tower
• Historical Museums Erfurt - Heritage Days Erfurt Bartholomew Tower
• Peace Carillon Potsdam - Project page and concert dates
• Erfurt Marketing - Accessible Travel Planner
• Geoportal Erfurt - Parking and parking guidance system