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Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg

Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

20m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
20m
Oct 14, 1988
Languages
German
Director
Production Countries
East Germany