Markus Detterbeck

Notte stellata

A starry night, a "Notte stellata" fascinates. It shows us how small we are compared to the vastness of space, to all the inexplicable things that suddenly rise above our astonished heads. This is particularly evident in the miracle of Christmas: on this starry night, the times intertwine - what was yesterday, what is today and will be tomorrow combines to form a multi-coloured and sonorous simultaneity ... This idea can be found in the wonderful Italian phrase I tempi si riavvolgerranno (The times become one). The fascination, the amazement, but also the awe of such a "Notte stellata" was captured by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in one of his most famous paintings. Inspired by the moods of the painting and the longing for peace, which finds expression in the birth of Jesus, this touching choral composition was created.