When does the organ concert with Christoph Hauser take place?

The concert begins on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 4 PM.

Where is the request concert taking place?

The venue is the Basilica Ottobeuren at Seb.-Kneipp-Str. 1, 87724 Ottobeuren.

How long does the concert last?

The concert lasts about 60 minutes.

What is the admission fee?

Admission is free. Donations are requested.

Who is hosting the concert?

The request concert is hosted by Christoph Hauser, organist and choral director at the Basilica Ottobeuren.

Until when could musical requests be submitted?

Musical requests for the concert should be sent to info@basilikamusik.org by the end of September 2026.

Christoph Hauser live in Ottobeuren

Name: Organ Concert: Request Concert with Christoph Hauser
Start: 2026-10-10T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-10T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Basilika Ottobeuren

Request Concert in the Basilica Ottobeuren: Christoph Hauser plays what the audience desires

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Basilica Ottobeuren will transform into an extraordinary sound space. At the request concert You wish, I play!, Basilica organist Christoph Hauser will present the final concert of the Saturday series. The audience will experience around 60 minutes of organ music in the impressive atmosphere of the late Baroque basilica.

Musical requests meet great organ artistry

The special feature of this concert format lies in its immediate proximity to the audience: desired musical pieces, themes, or melodies form the starting point of the program. Christoph Hauser combines musical sovereignty with spontaneous creation and allows the impressive organ system of the basilica to speak in ever-new timbres.

A sound space of European caliber

The Basilica Ottobeuren possesses a unique organ triad with two Baroque choir organs by the famous organ builder Karl Joseph Riepp from 1766, as well as the restored Marian organ. Its voluminous sound, differentiated registration, and unique acoustics of the church space make each organ concert an intense concert experience.

Christoph Hauser: Organist, Conductor, and Sound Designer

Christoph Hauser is the organist and choral director at the Basilica Ottobeuren, as well as a pianist, chamber musician, and conductor. Reviews attest to him a performance of rare precision, a tremendous talent for improvisation, and a captivating stage presence. In the request concert, he combines technical mastery, tonal orchestration, and direct audience engagement.

Live atmosphere between Baroque and improvisation

When the first stops are activated, the church space fills with a sound that ranges from delicate lines to powerful sound cascades. Light, stone, reverberation, and the synchronization of hands and feet at the instrument merge into an intense live atmosphere. The mood of the audience emerges directly from the dialogue between musical request and spontaneous interpretation.

Conclusion: An evening concert with a personal touch

The request concert with Christoph Hauser offers organ music as an immediate, versatile, and personal experience. Visitors can look forward to a focused concert in an outstanding sacred space. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Those who want to experience the sound world of the Ottobeuren basilica live should not miss this special conclusion of the Saturday series.