Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
Haller Bach-Tage

Name:

Haller Bach-Tage

Location:

Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Venues:

St. Johanniskirche, Halle
Aula des Kreisgymnasiums, Halle
Katholische Herz-Jesu-Kirche, Halle
Altstädter Nicolai-Kirche, Bielefeld

Years:

Since 1964 (Annual Festival)

Months:

January-February

Artistic Director:

KMD Burghard Schloemann (1964-1984)
KMD Martin Rieker (1988-Persent)

Ensembles:

Bachchor der Johanniskantorei Halle

Website:

Haller Bach-Tage

History & Mission:

The Haller Bach-Tage (Halle Bach Days) is a prestigious annual music festival in Halle (Westfalen), Germany, established in 1964 and centered around the Bachchor der Johanniskantorei Halle. Running during January and February, it has featured major choral works, including all J.S. Bach oratorios, and is a key cultural event in the region. The festival features high-caliber international ensembles, choral music, and Baroque works. It is Jointly organized by the City of Halle and the Johanniskantorei of the Protestant church parish, primarily located in churches and local halls in Halle (Westphalia.). Beyond J.S. Bach, the festival includes chamber music, orchestral works, organ music, and modern interpretations of classical music. The festival often collaborates with local institutions like the Storck Company for venues.

Recent Festivals:

Jan 22-30, 1983
38^th Festival: Feb 1-11, 2001
39^th Festival: Jan 31-Feb, 2002
40^th Festival: Feb 7-16, 2003

41^st Festival: Feb 6-15, 2004
42^nd Festival: Feb 4-13, 2005
43^rd Festiva;: Feb 3-12, 2006
44^th Festival: Feb 2-11, 2007
45^th Festival: Feb 1-11, 2008
46^th Festival: Feb 6-15, 2009
47^th Festival: Feb 5-14, 2010
48^th Festival: Feb 4-13, 2011
49^th Festival: Feb 4-12, 2012
50^th Festival: Feb 1-17, 2013

51^st Festival: Jan 31-Feb 16, 2014
52^nd Festival: Jan 30-Feb 15, 2015
53^rd Festival: Jan 29-Feb 14, 2016
54^th Festival: Jan 27-Feb 12, 2017
55^th Festival: Jan 26-Feb 11, 2018
56^th Festival: Jan 25-Feb 3, 2019
57^th Festival: Jan 24-Feb 9, 2020
58^th Festival: 2021 (cancelled, Covid-19)
Festival 2022 (cancelled, Covid-19)
59^th Festival: Jan 27-Feb 15, 2023
60^th Festival: Jan 31-Feb 11, 2024

61^st Festival: Jan 31-Feb 16, 2025
62^nd Festival: Jan 29-Feb 15, 2026

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