Gerhard Gnann plays the Straubinger Organ Summer in the Basilica of St. Jakob

Europe on the Organ Gallery: Gerhard Gnann brings Straubing to Life

The 4th Straubinger Organ Summer makes a significant mark in the concert summer of the city on July 18, 2026, with Gerhard Gnann in the Basilica of St. Jakob. Under the motto Journey through Europe, an evening unfolds that connects the large sound architecture of the organ with stylistic breadth and spiritual depth. Start is at 19:00, the entrance fee is 10 Euros, reduced 5 Euros. ([kirchenmusik-regensburg.de](https://www.kirchenmusik-regensburg.de/termine-uebersicht/konzerte/straubinger-orgelsommer-mit-thomas-trotter-birmingham-5?utm_source=openai))

A Program with Vision and Radiance

Gerhard Gnann, the former organ professor from Mainz, is responsible for a program that emphasizes sonic contours as much as musical narrative power. The selection featuring works by Bach, Alain, Bossi, Elgar, and Bovet promises an elegant dramaturgy between baroque transparency, French colorfulness, and romantic emphasis. This is precisely where the charm of this concert experience lies: The organ is not just played; it is staged as an orchestral voice. ([bayerischer-wald.de](https://www.bayerischer-wald.de/veranstaltung/4.-straubinger-orgelsommer-2026-1fd52942fd?utm_source=openai))

The Basilica as a Resonance Space

The Basilica of St. Jakob in Straubing is one of the defining sacred sites in Lower Bavaria. Its barrier-free accessibility and location in the heart of the city center make it a well-accessible event venue; at the same time, the sacred space shapes the live atmosphere with impressive acoustics and great reverberation. Numerous parking facilities are available around the city center, with the city pointing out about 1,100 parking spaces in the city center. ([barrierefrei.bayern.de](https://www.barrierefrei.bayern.de/gemeinsam-gestalten/gute-praxis/signet-traeger/beten-ohne-barrieren.php?r=2Fgemeinsam-gestalten2Fgute-praxis2Fsignet-traeger2F3Fbutton3Dmehr26ort3D26thema3D26zeitvon3D26zeitbis3D26suchbegriff3D26seite3D626page3D14&utm_source=openai))

Organ Art in its Concentrated Form

The Organ Summer is not a casual format but a consciously curated cycle with several concerts between June and July 2026. That the concert on July 18 takes place as part of this series adds additional excitement to the evening: The audience experiences a series with a clear profile, driven by renowned interpreters and an instrument that sets standards in Straubing both sonically and architecturally. ([bistum-regensburg.de](https://bistum-regensburg.de/news/einladung-zum-4-straubinger-orgelsommer?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A Summer Evening for Listeners with Open Ears

Those who want to not only hear organ music but physically feel it will find the perfect concert experience here: large sound colors, precise orchestration, and a sacred space that supports every phrase. The 4th Straubinger Organ Summer with Gerhard Gnann promises an evening full of concentration, elegance, and emotional impact. Experience it live in Straubing. ([kirchenmusik-regensburg.de](https://www.kirchenmusik-regensburg.de/termine-uebersicht/konzerte/straubinger-orgelsommer-mit-thomas-trotter-birmingham-5?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Church Music Regensburg - Straubinger Organ Summer with Bernhard Gnann (Freiburg)
• Bavarian Forest - 4th Straubinger Organ Summer 2026
• St. Jakob Straubing - Parish Office
• City of Straubing - Parking in Straubing
• Diocese of Regensburg - Invitation to the 4th Straubinger Organ Summer
• Church Music Regensburg - info church music 2024