When does the Christmas concert by Chantal take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does Christmas. Heard Differently. take place?

The venue is the Frankfurter Hof at Augustinerstraße 55, 55116 Mainz.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available in advance from 40.80 euros.

What music can the audience expect?

The program combines music from nine countries and different centuries with Celtic folk, medieval sounds, Baroque, world music, and festive Christmas tunes.

Who reads the Christmas stories?

Moderator Peter Sonnenberg reads selected Christmas stories and texts.

Is the concert suitable for children?

No admission for children under six years is permitted at this event. Accompaniment by guardians is recommended for children between six and ten years.

Chantal turns Christmas in Mainz into a surprising sound adventure full of history and feeling

Name: Chantal Ensembles – Christmas. Heard Differently.
Start: 2026-12-20T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-20T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Frankfurter Hof

Christmas sounds different at Chantal

On Sunday, December 20, 2026, the instrumental ensemble CHANTAL invites you to a special Christmas concert at the Frankfurter Hof Mainz. Under the title Christmas. Heard Differently. the ensemble combines festive music, stories, and extraordinary sound worlds into a captivating concert experience.

From Celtic Folk to Baroque

The program features music from nine countries and different centuries. Medieval melodies, Celtic folk, Baroque sound language, and world music meet modern arrangements. Familiar Christmas tunes appear in new colors and gain surprising musical perspectives.

An extraordinary variety of instruments

The stage performance thrives on a colorful orchestration: harp, classical and 12-string guitar, violin, cello, transverse and recorder flutes, bansuri, tin whistle, oboe, English horn, psaltery, and percussion shape the characteristic sound. The interplay of the instruments creates a nuanced acoustic between delicate Advent tones, rhythmic folk energy, and festive concert music.

Music and stories in dialogue

Selected Christmas stories and texts, read by moderator Peter Sonnenberg, complement the instrumental music. This creates a concert evening that not only impresses with musical precision, synchronization, and stylistic diversity, but also provides space for tranquility, reflection, and shared experiences.

A legacy continued

With the Chantal Heritage project, the ensemble continues the musical tradition of its founder Michael Hofmann-von der Weiden, who passed away in 2023. CHANTAL looks back on an extensive repertoire, numerous concert programs, tours through Europe and Australia, and awards such as the European Culture Prize Documents for Europe and the Zounds Special Award in Gold. The connection of different eras has been part of the artistic profile of the ensemble for decades.

Festive live atmosphere at the Frankfurter Hof

The Frankfurter Hof in Mainz's old town provides the perfect setting for this musical Christmas evening. Among warm string colors, shimmering flutes, plucked strings, and rhythmic percussion, an intense audience atmosphere arises that connects traditional Christmas music with curious exploration.

Conclusion: Listen to Christmas anew

The concert by Chantal Heritage promises a sensory evening between folk, early music, Baroque, world music, and literary moments. Anyone wishing to experience Christmas musically, thoughtfully, and surprisingly should enjoy this concert live at the Frankfurter Hof Mainz.