Reinauguration of Steinmeyer Organ at Lutheran Church of Frutillar Features Bach and Mozart Works (Frutillar, Chile)
By Gwen
Posted Oct 26, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Organist Patricia Reichel will perform alongside Ensemble Sur Cantabile for the reinauguration of the Steinmeyer organ at the Lutheran Church of Frutillar. The event will take place on Saturday, June 24, featuring a concert of vocal and organ works. The program includes selections from Bach’s Cantata BWV 4 and BWV 147, Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus, and Handel’s The Messiah.
The Steinmeyer organ, originally built by the firm GF Steinmeyer of Oettingen, arrived in Chile in 1950. After being restored by Carlos Valdebenito, the instrument is now being reinaugurated. The restoration marks a new chapter for the organ, which has been an integral part of the church’s musical tradition.
Ensemble Sur Cantabile will join Reichel in presenting the concert. The performance will feature soprano Paulina González, tenor Felipe Vera, contralto Loreto Marqués, baritone Franklin De Lima, and cellist Pilar Rojas. Jessica Rivas will direct the ensemble.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to attend. It offers an opportunity to experience the restored organ in a setting that has long been a center of Lutheran worship and musical expression.
The Lutheran Church of Frutillar has a history of cultural and spiritual engagement, with its music program playing a significant role in the community. The reinauguration of the Steinmeyer organ reflects the church’s commitment to preserving and enhancing its musical heritage.
The event highlights the collaboration between the church and local musicians, underscoring the importance of artistic and spiritual expression in Lutheran tradition. The concert serves as a celebration of both the restored organ and the enduring legacy of Lutheran music.
The reinauguration of the Steinmeyer organ aligns with the Lutheran emphasis on worship through music and the care for communal and artistic treasures. It stands as a testament to the church’s dedication to both spiritual and cultural enrichment.
Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)
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