Jena, May 7, 2026. On the occasion of the historical anniversary, the Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Jena invites you to a musical commemoration. Tomorrow, May 8, the end of the Second World War will be remembered at the Gemeindehaus Mitte.
- What: Memorial concert for the end of the Second World War
- When: Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 PM
- Where: Gemeindehaus Mitte der Evangelischen Kirchgemeinde Jena
- Artist: Kantor Lukas Förster (piano)
Musical Sign for Peace and Reconciliation
The piano concert, performed by Kantor Lukas Förster, includes a carefully selected range of musical works from the 19th and 20th centuries. The chosen pieces are intended to reflect the various facets of memory, emotional expressiveness, and artistic engagement with turbulent historical times. At the center of the evening is the commemoration of the victims of the war, combined with a clear and forward-looking sign for peace and social reconciliation.
Background: May 8, 1945
May 8 officially marks the end of the Second World War in Europe and the liberation from National Socialism. In Jena, which had been heavily affected during the war months by severe Allied bombing raids in March 1945 on industrial and residential districts, this day signified the end of the destruction. Cultural commemorative events such as the concert by the Evangelische Kirchgemeinde serve as a reminder and as active peace work.
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Memorial concert for the end of the Second World War
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