When does the concert start?

The concert starts on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 19:00 in the Church of the Redeemer Potsdam.

Where does the performance take place?

The venue is the Church of the Redeemer, Nansenstraße 6, 14471 Potsdam.

How much does a ticket cost?

According to the ticket partner, prices start at 36.70 euros.

How is the arrival by public transport?

The Church of the Redeemer is located in Potsdam-West and is accessible by bus and tram; please check the schedule in advance.

Are there accessible entrances?

The Church of the Redeemer has conditionally accessible reachability according to city information; please contact in advance if needed.

How long does the concert last?

For a baroque oratorio, expect about two and a half hours including a break.

Handel's Triumph Resounds: Baroque Oratorio Enchants Potsdam in Church Light

Name: Handel: The Triumph of Time and Disillusion – Music Festival Potsdam Sanssouci
Start: 2026-06-27T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-27T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Erlöserkirche Potsdam

Handel's Triumph of Light – Oratorio in the Church of the Redeemer Potsdam

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the semi-staged oratorio 'Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno' by Georg Friedrich Handel transforms the Church of the Redeemer in Potsdam into a resonance chamber of sound, dramaturgy, and baroque splendor. Within the Music Festival Potsdam Sanssouci, virtuosic early music meets a festival dramaturgy centered around the theme of light – a concert experience with great audience atmosphere, precise orchestration, and captivating stage performance.

Baroque Radiance – Sound, Architecture, Acoustics

The neo-Gothic Church of the Redeemer on Nansenstraße offers a warm, sustainable acoustic. It allows the fine lines of Handel's melodies to bloom and makes recitatives, arias, and ensembles tangible in the church architecture. The synchronization of voice, continuo, and ensemble creates depth; light moods accentuate the affections between beauty, time, and knowledge – precisely those contrasts that Handel stages so masterfully.

Historically Informed – Vividly Told

The Music Festival Potsdam Sanssouci stands for historically informed performance practice at the highest level. The 2026 festival is dedicated to the theme of light, spanning the arc from baroque highlights to enlightened ideas. 'Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno' will be realized semi-staged, condensing musical rhetoric and scenic drawing into an intense concert experience.

Context and Canon – Handel's Early Masterpiece

Handel's Roman oratorio tells an allegory of the competition between pleasure, time, and disillusion. In the musical fabric, bold harmonies, virtuosic coloraturas, and a differentiated sound palette shimmer. Connoisseurs appreciate the dramaturgical economy and the elegant voice leading that recurs later in revised versions – a central work in the canon of baroque vocal dramaturgy.

Festival Expertise – Reliable Partners, Clear Structures

The organizer is the Music Festival Sanssouci and Nikolaisaal Potsdam gGmbH, a fixed entity in the German festival calendar. Program communication, ticket pathways, and baroque venues in the UNESCO World Heritage site ensure manageable travel, serious information, and an audience that celebrates early music with curiosity and experience.

Local Services – Arrive Relaxed, Enjoy Attentively

Address of the Church of the Redeemer: Nansenstraße 6, 14471 Potsdam. The church is located in Potsdam-West, is easily accessible by public transport, and offers ground-level access in certain areas; designated indications for accessibility are deemed conditionally accessible. Please allow time for entry and coat check; in churches, discreet luggage and weather-appropriate clothing is advisable.

Conclusion

Anyone wanting to experience the magic of baroque affections live will find an ideal setting in Potsdam: great voices, precise ensemble culture, and a festival that allows early music to shine in a contemporary manner. 'Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno' promises an intense concert experience – secure your tickets in time.