Concert series Silence commemorates Olpe's bombing 80 years ago

Concert series Silence commemorates Olpe's bombing 80 years ago

The city of Olpe is preparing for a significant musical and cultural event that addresses both history and the emotional development of a traumatic event. The music train of the Olpe volunteer fire brigade is planning a three -part concert series entitled "13 minutes in spring I Stille" on March 29 and 30. These concerts are devoted to the memory of the bomb attack on the city on March 28, 1945. The composer Alexander Reuber has created an emotional work that is supposed to process the events of that time, reports Localplus .

The preparations for the event took place on March 19, a public discussion round in the old Lyceum. Almost 90 guests were present, including contemporary witness Margret Schulte, city archivist Dr. Timo Erlenbusch, history teacher Thomas Krechel and the composer himself. Reuber explained how important he was responsible for the composition. Margret Schulte also told her memories of the bomb attack, which she experienced as a twelve -year -old, which left a deep impression.

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At the same time, a memorial exhibition entitled "13 minutes in spring - Silence" was opened at Sparkasse Olpe. This occasion marks the 80th anniversary of the devastating bombing on Olpe. The exhibition initated by the city is supported by the music train and illuminates the effects of the war on the city and its inhabitants. Mayor Peter Weber opened the exhibition and emphasized the importance of remembering such events.

The exhibition is also accompanied by exhibits that were collected between the municipal high school in Olpe and the St. Franziskus School. Students have contributed drawings, pictures, collages, models and digital formats to stimulate thought. Some exhibits can be called up via QR codes, which enables visitors an interactive experience. Visitors can visit the exhibition at the Sparkasse until April 11th, the Siegerländer Zeitung .

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The concerts of the music train take place in the St. Martinus Church in Olpe. The performances are planned for March 29 at 8 p.m. and for March 30 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The admission begins half an hour before the start of the events. Tickets are already available and can be acquired from Olpe active on the marketplace and by email at karten@musikzug-olpe.de. The anticipation for the concerts is growing because they not only serve to remember, but also set a sign of peace in the current global political situation. Nino Breitweg from the Sparkasse illustrated the importance of this topic during the opening of the exhibition.

The linking of music and history creates a valuable platform for reflection on the past and its influence on the present. Both the concerts and the exhibition offer a profound examination of the events that Olpe have shaped.