BachOrgelFestival 2026 - Fantasie

Name: BachOrgelFestival 2026 - Fantasie
Start: 2026-08-15T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-15T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Thomaskirche zu Leipzig

took place · 15 Aug 2026

Thomaskirche zu Leipzig, Germany

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BachOrgelFestival 2026 - Fantasie — Thomaskirche zu Leipzig, Leipzig

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Johannes Lang performs on the organ at Thomaskirche in Leipzig on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 15:00 as part of BachOrgelFestival 2026, themed "Fantasie". Thomaskirche is a Gothic church dating to the 13th century, where Johann Sebastian Bach served as cantor from 1723 until his death in 1750 - his grave lies within the church. The festival presents seven organ concerts on Saturdays, each at 15:00. Lang has one further German date: Dortmund's Konzerthaus Dortmund on 28 January 2027. Admission is 15 euros.

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About: Leo van Doeselaar

Leo van Doeselaar is a Dutch organist based in Amsterdam, serving as titular organist of the Sint-Bavokerk in Haarlem. His repertoire spans from the Baroque to the Romantic era, and he performs regularly at organ festivals across Europe. He is particularly associated with Bach and with lesser-known 19th-century composers.

About: Wolfgang Zerer

Wolfgang Zerer is a German organist based in Hamburg, where he serves as titular organist at the Hauptkirche St. Jacobi. He specialises in historically informed performance, with a focus on Baroque repertoire and Bach in particular. He has recorded extensively on historic instruments.

About the venue: Thomaskirche zu Leipzig

The Thomaskirche is a Gothic church in Leipzig dating back to the 13th century, closely associated with Johann Sebastian Bach, who served as its Kantor from 1723 until his death in 1750. His grave lies inside the church. The Thomanerchor, one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world, still performs here regularly, and the church hosts concerts and services throughout the year.

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