Martin Luther was a simple monk, who - through his stand of conscience - started an ecclesiastical shock wave that changed the course of Western history. This great Protestant revolutionary held such a strong belief in his faith that eventually he overthrew the all-powerful Catholic Church and reshaped Medieval Europe.
Music Celebrations has created itineraries that will have your group visiting many of the locations so important in the life and times of Luther, from Eisleben to Worms to Wittenberg and Leipzig, where you will see his homes, churches, sanctuaries he used in his darkest hours, and where he translated the Bible into the vernacular.
In addition to walking in the footsteps of Luther, your ensemble will have the opportunity to participate in the American Celebration of Music in Germany, which honors both past and present musical heritage produced so prominently in Germany. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Gluck, Handel, Mendelssohn, Pachelbel, Schumann, Stockhausen, Wagner, and von Weber are a short and impressive list of German composers who have contributed to the world musical canon. These composers, the culture of their times and their influences are part of the organized educational sightseeing. The musical experience is enhanced by other sensory experiences and the fact that Germany boasts incredible scenery, art, architecture, and a rich history.
Because of Germany’s central European location, it is easy to combine visits to other countries such as Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and many more with participation in the American Celebration of Music in Germany
