Bach-Orgelvesper in the castle: A musical masterpiece awaits you!

Bach-Orgelvesper in the castle: A musical masterpiece awaits you!

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Alteburg Castle Church will transform into a sound room for lovers of classical music. Under the direction of the castle organist Daniel Beilschmidt, the 8th Bach Orgelvesper takes place, and the program makes the hearts of the listeners beat faster. The event begins at 5 p.m. and offers a varied program with works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer.

The focus of the organ vespers is pieces made of Bach's famous cycle "Well -tempered clavier". This masterpiece, which was released in two volumes between 1722 and 1742, contains a total of 48 preludes and joints in all types of major and minor tone. It is not only a school of musicality for young people, but also a pleasure for experienced musicians and lovers of classic sounds. The meeting takes place in one of the most beautiful settings, the historic Alteburg castle church, which is known for its acoustic properties.

a look at the pieces

The selection of the music overview is promising. In addition to the Bach's Préludes and joints, compositions from Fischer's “Ariadne Musica” will also be heard, which Bach inspired and underlined its musical expressiveness. The well thought-out combination of the two cycles is presented in the first of a total of four planned Bach organ vys and the Préludes and joints are listed from C to Es major. This networking of the works gives the audience a unique insight into the musical thoughts of the baroque period.

tickets and prices

Admission to the organ vespers costs 5 EUR, while the places on the gallery are available for EUR 7. Tickets can be purchased at the museum treasury or the Altenburger Land tourism information, which is located at Markt 10. A little patience is the order of the day because this event could quickly be well attended. So if you got a taste, you should hurry up.

The fascination of Bach's "well -tempered clavier" has revolutionized the music world and influenced not only its contemporaries, but also many later composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Our today's musicians also recurs this legacy and explore it in ever new interpretations and arrangements. The anticipation of this musical evening increases while the Alteburg Castle Church is preparing for its guests and promises an atmosphere of harmony and inspiration.