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"The greatest artwork the world has ever seen" - at least that's what the head of the Berlin Sing-Akademie, Carl Friedrich Zelter, thought in 1811, over 60 years after Bach's death, about his Mass in B minor. But even without this superlative, it is the work of the master that is still the most frequently performed worldwide and is even said to make die-hard atheists contemplate. It is considered the peak of Bach's work and is the last major work that he was able to complete shortly before his death. For the Dresden Chamber Choir and Hans-Christoph Rademann, it is also a summit in a way, as the choir, together with the Dresden Philharmonic, will perform it as the highlight of its 40th anniversary year.

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Bach B Minor Mass

Palace of Culture

Since 2016, the Gaechinger Cantorey has captivated audiences as Bach ambassadors with their own unique "Stuttgart Bach style," which the baroque orchestra and choir enjoy presenting far beyond the country's borders. The acoustics of the baroque pilaster church of St. Catherine in Wolfegg are tailor-made for Bach: His appointment to Leipzig's St. Thomas Church enabled the composer, for the first time, to devote himself entirely to "regulated church music in the glory of God." Sunday after Sunday, his sacred works were now heard in the three churches assigned to him as St. Thomas Cantor. Even though he occasionally took on existing works, posterity is amazed at the workload he managed each week. Added to this is his original, creative output, as well as the fact that he also organized the practical implementation, from writing the parts to rehearsals and performances. Together with four vocal soloists, the Gaechinger Cantorey performs three cantatas, which in turn accompany the readings of the Good Samaritan, the healing of lepers and the Archangel Michael.

Gaechinger Chantory

St. Katharina

Numerous traditions from past eras provide us with detailed information about how composers of the past centuries lived and worked, and even the inks they used for their compositions. However, how these compositions actually sounded in their time remains only a matter of conjecture; until the invention of the first functional phonograph in 1888, there was no way to permanently record sounds for posterity. Historically informed performance practice, and the Gaechinger Cantorey as a select specialist, are dedicated to the endeavor of getting as close as possible to the presumed reality of sound. Since 2016, a renowned ensemble has been formed under this name, aiming to bring Baroque masterpieces to the stage in an authentic way. Unique accompaniments to this process are two replicas of original instruments from the Baroque period – a harpsichord and a chest organ, which were specially made for the ensemble and will also be performed in Wolfegg. In the atmosphere of the equally baroque Knight's Hall, the Gaechinger Cantorey sensitively recreates the sounds of the 17th century.

Baroque Masterpieces

Knights' Hall

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.

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Thursday Concert No. 8

Volkshaus Jena

 Introduction 45 min before the performance.


Rebel Bach Händel

Opernhaus Zürich

“Erbarme dich, mein Gott ...” This monumental oratorio offers an extremely human perspective on Christ’s suffering, tugging at our heart strings. Hans-Christoph Rademann is an internationally respected Bach expert, in addition to being the founder of the world-renowned Dresdner Kammerchor. Together with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and some of the world’s leading soloists, he performs an extremely moving interpretation of this musical masterpiece. Bach’s St Matthew Passion is often performed in the run-up to Easter! Save the date on your concert calendar!

Bachs St Matthew Passion

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Led by Hans-Christoph Rademann, the Gaechinger Cantorey embodies the highest level of Bach expertise. We are fortunate that the ensemble is stopping in Blaibach to perform four impressive examples from Bach's epochal cantata oeuvre. "Give us wings of faith!"

Conductor

Hans-Christoph Rademann

Events

Upcoming events

18 - 19 Jul, 2026

Gaechinger Cantorey · Konzerthaus Blaibach

Past events

Oct 3, 2025

Bach B Minor Mass · Dresdner Philharmonie

Sep 14, 2025

Gaechinger Chantory · Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Concerto Grosso in G Major by Handel

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in St. Matthew Passion by Bach

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Mass in B minor by Bach

Dresdner Philharmonie

Conductor in Orchestral Suite No. 2 by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Harpsichord Concerto in A major by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Double Concerto in C minor by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Les Élémens by Rebel

Opernhaus Zürich

Conductor in Sonata c-Moll by Pisendel

Opernhaus Zürich

Conductor in Hipocondrie à 7 Concertanti A-Dur by Zelenka

Opernhaus Zürich

Conductor in Violin Concerto in E Major by Bach

Opernhaus Zürich

Conductor in Concerto a due cori by Händel

Opernhaus Zürich

Conductor in Cantata "We must go through much tribulation" by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Cantata "Rejoice, redeemed host" by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Bassoon Concerto by Graupner

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Ihr, die ihr euch von Christo nennet by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Spirit and Soul are Confused by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in Whoever offers thanks praises me by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in A dispute arose by Bach

Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Conductor in God rises up with joy! BWV 43 by Bach

Konzerthaus Blaibach

Conductor in Break your bread for the hungry BWV 39 by Bach

Konzerthaus Blaibach

Conductor in See, I will send out many fishermen BWV 88 by Bach

Konzerthaus Blaibach

Conductor in Contented rest, beloved soul's delight BWV 170 by Bach

Konzerthaus Blaibach

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