the STORY
Origin and concept
The initiator of the concert series and its central figure is church musician, organist, and conductor Anna Lusikov: artistic concept and organization, organ, piano, ensemble work, and conducting.
The first concert took place in January 2016. Among the guests was the then mayor of the Berlin district of Charlottenburg, Reinhard Naumann.
The style of the first posters was fairly restrained, adhering to traditional church aesthetics with the organ as a key visual.
the IDEA
Transformation
To mark the 10th anniversary of the concert series, the poster concept was completely overhauled starting in January 2026. The new design breaks away from the traditional style, opting instead for a vibrant color palette, expressive typography, and a bold, modern composition. Each poster features its own color code and distinct visual identity tailored to the respective period of the liturgical year.
This approach makes the concerts more visible in the urban environment, ensures instant recognition for the series, and underlines that Geistliche Abendmusik is not just a continuation of church music tradition, but a modern cultural project.
the COLOR
Color as a Liturgical Symbol
The color palette, much like the concert program itself, is aligned with the liturgical year. It draws on the traditional colors of the church calendar to create dynamic contrasts and visually reflect the spirit of each season: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost.
The posters feature a versatile visual format that works equally well across print and digital media. The layouts are adapted for the website, social media, and digital signage, while the print version retains its expressive impact and remains easy to read from a distance.
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10 YEARS OF MUSIC
the ANNIVERSARY
Poster for the 10th anniversary of the series
In the ten years since the concert series was founded in January 2016, a total of 85 sacred music concerts have taken place. On January 4, 2026, this anniversary was celebrated with a special concert: organist Konstantin Volostnov performed solo works, and accompanied the choirs and soloists in Christmas Oratorio, conducted by Anna Lusikov.
In the commemorative publication for the anniversary, Anna Lusikov expresses her gratitude to Christa Löwenbrück, who designed the posters for many years, and Nazaret Magdesiev, who is now continuing this work. The concert series itself is summed up in a single phrase: “85 Geistliche Abendmusiken — 85 posters.”
the ELEMENTS
More resonance!
Another initiative by Anna Lusikov was establishing an ecumenical choir together with the neighboring Catholic parish of St. Canisius. To support the ensemble, she founded a supporters’ group.
The Holy Spirit dove in a radiant halo symbolises the descent of divine light — the Epiphany, after which the Protestant church is named.
The “Golden Field” — a modern artwork inside the Catholic Church of St. Canisius — was created by Berlin artist Winfried Muthesius. It symbolises Heavenly Jerusalem, a square city of pure gold.
The flyer “Mehr Resonanz!” (More Resonance!) combined these two symbols for an information campaign by an ecumenical circle of friends supporting the joint choir, concert series, and vocal training.
