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Gala Concert 40 Years of the Vienna Academy Orchestra – Bach in the Castle

Schloss Kammer

In the parish church of Attersee, Bach unfolds in his most direct form: The Icelandic tenor Benedikt Kristjánsson, known for his touching, eloquent interpretation of Bach, meets the Italian harpsichordist Davide Mariano, whose playing combines stylistic knowledge with a refined sound.

KIRCH'KLANG: At home with Bach

Maria Attersee

Even musicians later considered geniuses had to apply officially for a position. This was the case for Johann Sebastian Bach, who in 1723 received confirmation of his long-awaited position as Thomaskantor in Leipzig. The following 27 years of his artistic career were henceforth characterized by service to the church, in particular the composition of cantatas for Sunday services. Around 200 of these multi-movement works for vocals and instrumental accompaniment by Bach have survived. These works—embedded in Christian doctrine—tell of central human experiences. The personal path from suffering to heavenly redemption—or, in universal terms, that life is not just a leisurely stroll—is the subject of the two cantatas presented by the Gaechinger Cantorey in Ludwigsburg's Schlosskirche. As an internationally renowned period ensemble, the ensemble impressively demonstrates the high artistry with which Bach traces the human journey to the "place of longing, heaven" in a timeless and still moving musical language.

Gaechinger Chantory

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Starting in 2024, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra (MCO) will take over the Artistic Direction of the renowned Musikwoche Hitzacker for five years. Titled, aus Leidenschaft (Out of Passion) the festival's 38th edition will reflect the MCO's own passion for music and their wish to engage in an active dialogue with audiences and the festival itself.

Benedikt Kristjánsson

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Nov 30, 2025

Orchester Wiener Akademie · Orchester Wiener Akademie

Aug 9, 2025

Gala Concert 40 Years of the Vienna Academy Orchestra – Bach in the Castle · Orchester Wiener Akademie

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