Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
Bachfest Eisenach

Name:

Bachfest Eisenach = Eisenacher Bachfest (Eisenach Bach Festival)

Location:

Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany

Venues:

Georgenkirche
Bachhaus Eisenach

Years:

Since 2017 (Annual Festival)

Months:

October-November

Artistic Director:

Christian Stötzner, Kantor and Organist at Georgenkirche, Eisenach

Ensembles:

Bachchor Eisenach
Ambrosius Kammerorchester
Mitteldeutsche Barock-Compagney
Thüringen Philharmonie Gotha-Eisenach (Director: Markus Huber)
Thüringer Bach Collegium (Director: Gernot Süßmuth)
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Ensemble Amarcord
Collegium 1704
BachWerkVokal Salzburg (Director: Gordon Safari)

Website:

Bachfest Eisanech (Official Website) [German]

History & Mission:

Since 2017, the Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchengemeinde has organized the Bachfest Eisenach annually around Reformation Day. The aim is to draw regional and national attention to Eisenach as J.S. Bach's birthplace and, in particular, to St. Georgenkirche with its baptismal font. Georgenkirche is, of course, the central performance venue. In addition, other venues in Eisenach are included, and themed bus tours are offered. Besides concerts, there are cantata services, readings, lectures, and guided tours. The events are presented by Eisenach artists and ensembles (Bachchor Eisenach, Ambrosius Kammerorchester, Mitteldeutsche Barock-Compagney), regional partners (Thüringen Philharmonie Gotha-Eisenach, Thüringer Bach Collegium), and internationally renowned performers (Thomanerchor Leipzig, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Collegium 1704). The unique festival location and the high-caliber, diverse program attract J.S. Bach enthusiasts both in Germany and abroad. Each festival has a thematic motto.

Recent Festivals:

1^st Festival: Oct 26-Nov 3, 2017
2^nd Festival: Oct 26-31, 2018
3^rd Festival: Oct 30-Nov 3, 2019
4^th Festival: Oct 28-Nov 1, 2020
5^th Festival: Oct 29-Nov 1, 2021
6^th Festival: Oct 27-31, 2022
7^th Festival: Oct 27-31, 2023
8^th Festival: Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024
9^th Festival: Oct 29-Nov 2, 2025
10^th Festival: Oct 29-Nov 1, 2026

11^th Annual Festival: Oct 22-31, 2027*

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