Vladimír Roubal and Theo Waigel Connect Organ Sound and Word in Roggenburg
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When Organ Sound Meets Great Words
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Klosterkirche Roggenburg will transform into a special resonance space for music and language. At (Organ) Sound and Word, internationally acclaimed organist Vladimír Roubal will meet former Federal Minister of Finance Dr. Theo Waigel in an extraordinary concert format.
Organ Improvisation of International Format
Vladimír Roubal comes from a long-standing Bohemian family of musicians and became the organist at the current Cathedral of St. Bartholomew in Pilsen at the age of 15. After studying organ and organ improvisation in Pilsen and Prague, he developed into a sought-after interpreter and improviser. Since 1990, he has served as chapel master and organist at the Basilica of the Assumption of Mary of the Premonstratensian Abbey of Prague-Strahov.
His playing combines precise registration, tonal dramaturgy, and spontaneous musical creation. In the acoustic expanse of the Klosterkirche, the organ unfolds its full color palette: from the quiet breath of individual stops to the powerful sonic architecture of a large tutti. Improvisation becomes an immediate concert experience, where every twist emerges live.
Words with Historical Perspective
Dr. Theo Waigel adds a verbal dimension to the musical level. The doctorate-educated lawyer was a member of the German Bundestag from 1972 to 2002 and significantly influenced the financial policy of the reunification period as Federal Minister of Finance from 1989 to 1998. As a long-time friend of the Kloster Roggenburg and a member of the Friends of the Abbey association, he brings a special personal connection to the event venue.
The interplay of organ and word opens an evening that blends concert, reading, and reflection. Sound colors, speech rhythm, and the unique atmosphere of the church space intertwine to create an event that combines musical depth with social and personal contemplation.
A Concert in the Sign of the Abbey's Anniversary
The event takes place as part of the Roggenburg Summer 2026 and in celebration of the 900th anniversary of the abbey. The historic Klosterkirche provides the fitting setting: its spatial effect enhances the reverberation times of the organ and makes every registration, every pause, and every spoken thought immediately palpable.
The organizer is the Friends of the Kloster Roggenburg e. V. The advance sale costs 20 euros, reduced 17 euros. At the box office, 22 euros or 19 euros for those entitled to a discount will be charged. Discounts apply, among others, to students, trainees, volunteers, and people with appropriate proof.
Conclusion: An Evening between Sound and Contemplation
(Organ) Sound and Word promises a concentrated, atmospheric concert experience with virtuosic organ improvisation and concise verbal contributions. Those who want to experience music not just by hearing it but in its spatial effects and connection to language will find a special evening in the Klosterkirche Roggenburg on October 18, 2026. Secure your ticket in time and experience Vladimír Roubal and Dr. Theo Waigel live.
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