Leipzig, Germany
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.
Thomaskirche organist Johannes Lang leads a 60-minute tour of the church's two historic organs - the Sauer and the Bach organ - covering their history and bringing them to life with live playing.
Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Oratorio ELIAS, op. 70 - Open autumn project of the ensemble "amici musicae" from Leipzig. Performance of a choral-symphonic work with soloists and orchestra at Thomaskirche.
Swedish chamber choir Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör performs contemporary choral music with orchestral accompaniment. The programme features works by Swedish composers and Matthew Peterson's "The Sanctuary Mass".
Vocalforum Graz performs works from the Renaissance to the present day set to texts from the Song of Songs, blending traditional Jewish singing with accordion music.
Chamber choir Vox Quadrata and the Kammerphilharmonie Mannheim perform Bach's Magnificat with four newly composed interpolations by Swedish composer Mårten Jansson, at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig - the very church where Bach served as cantor.
The Kammerchor Stuttgart performs works from Homilius through Mendelssohn to contemporary Hosokawa, blending chamber passages with powerful choral tutti at Thomaskirche.
Ensemble Lachrymae marks its fifth anniversary with Bach's B Minor Mass BWV 232 at Thomaskirche. Conducted by Jonas Kraft.
A series of seven Saturday organ concerts at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, featuring organists from Amsterdam to Tokyo. This year's festival runs under the theme "Fantasie".
A six-week series of Saturday organ recitals at Leipzig's Thomaskirche, featuring international soloists performing Bach alongside works from Buxtehude to Escaich.
A summer series of organ concerts at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, running every Saturday at 15:00 from 4 July to 15 August, each featuring a different international organist with a programme centred on Bach.
A Bach music festival across two Leipzig churches featuring soloists, choir, and orchestra, with works including Missa in G, cantatas, and The Art of Fugue.
A summer series of seven organ concerts at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig - every Saturday at 15:00, organists from across the world perform programmes centred on Bach's legacy.
A summer series of organ recitals at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, running every Saturday at 15:00 with guest soloists from across the world. The 18 July concert features Kristian Krogsøe from Aarhus, playing works by Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Gade and Karg-Elert.
International organ festival in Leipzig with concerts every Saturday from July through August. World-renowned organists perform works by Bach and his contemporaries.
