Singer

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

Wait a moment, these are the first sounds of the »Christmas oratorio« which starts this concert in the middle of summer! Yes and no: Johann Sebastian Bach often ›recycled‹ his own music and used pieces he considered particularly successful, repeatedly in very different works. Ton Koopman, expert in historical Bach performance practice, has selected three secular cantatas by the Baroque master, which celebrate name-days and birthdays of the Saxon elector prince family and include so many well-known arias and chants.

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Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra / Ton Koopman

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Bach's St. John Passion is a unique work of shocking expressiveness. When the great Bach interpreter Philippe Herreweghe takes action with his choir and orchestra of the Collegium Vocale Gent and with excellent vocal soloists, Bach's music can be experienced in its entirety.

Alto

Alex Potter

Events

Past events

16 - 18 Jul, 2025

Gaechinger Chantory · Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

Jun 23, 2025

Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra / Ton Koopman · Elbphilharmonie

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Christmas Oratorio by Bach

Orchester Wiener Akademie

Singer in St. John Passion by Bach

Kölner Philharmonie

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