Vom Priesterseminar an den Kölner Dom | Im Portrait: Organist Hoobyeong "Timo" Chae

Hoonbyeong Chae, also known as Timo Chae, is assistant organist at Cologne Cathedral, church musician, cantor, and a student at the Cologne University of Music and Dance. In this episode of "In Portrait," he talks about his journey from Korea to Cologne, his early love of music, his time at the seminary, and the profound connection between faith, profession, and vocation. He speaks candidly about his daily life as cathedral organist, practicing at night in the cathedral, the organ's significance for the liturgy, and why Johann Sebastian Bach is indispensable to him. Hoonbyeong Chae offers personal insights into his faith, his inspiration from the Benedictine monastery, and his vision for the future of church music. A moving portrait about music as prayer, the organ as a "breathing instrument," and the power of faith in a modern church career. Mr. Hoonbyeong Chae, church musician at Cologne Cathedral and a native of Korea, provides a very personal glimpse into his life in this program. He speaks candidly about how he found his way to church music and the stages that ultimately led him to one of Europe's most important cathedrals. Alongside his musical career, he also speaks honestly about his Christian faith: what sustains him, how his faith inspires his music, and why the connection between music and liturgy is inseparable for him. He candidly recounts how he found his way to church music and the milestones that ultimately led him to one of Europe's most important cathedrals. Support EWTN.TV with your donation at: https://ewtn.link/donationform MORE FROM EWTN: 🔸All documentaries and videos in the EWTN media library: https://ewtn.link/ewtnmediathek 🔸Watch EWTN live online on your PC, smartphone, and tablet: https://ewtn.link/ewtnlivestream 🔸Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / ewtndeutschland   🔸Visit our website for more information and live streams: https://ewtn.link/ewtnde 🔸Follow EWTN on Instagram:   / ewtnde   🔸Follow EWTN on Facebook:   / ewtnde   🔸Follow EWTN on TikTok:   / ewtnde   Our mission is to spread the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith, in accordance with the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church, through modern media. Become part of this mission! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬