Bach 300 - Tribute to Bach

In 1723, 300 years ago, J.S. Bach took up the post as Thomaskantor in Leipzig. An array of musical stars converges to celebrate on the city's market square

An array of musical stars converges in Leipzig to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach taking up his appointment as Kantor at the city's iconic Thomaskirche – a post that he occupied for more than a quarter of a century, covering a period in which he created many of his greatest works. Among those performing on a special open-air stage in the city's market square are pianist Lang Lang, violinist Daniel Hope, cellist Sophie Kauer, oboist Albrecht Mayer, soprano Francesca Aspromonte and countertenor Cameron Shahbazi joined by the Thomanerchor and the Gewandhausorchester under current Thomaskantor Andreas Reize. Join us for an unforgettable celebration!

Original title Bach 300 - Tribute to Bach
Genre Concert
Recording location Market Square, Lepzig, 9 June 2023
Duration approx. 80 / 120 mins
Video format UHD
Production Company Heliodor, C Major Entertainment in coproduction with ZDF/arte and Bacharchiv Leipzig
TV Director Tilo Krause
Executive Producer Yukie Bürkner-Damm, Elmar Kruse
Producer Christopher Janssen
Composer J. S. Bach
Orchestra / Band Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Conductor Thomas Reize
Choir Thomanerchor Leipzig
Soloist Lang Lang, Daniel Hope, Albrecht Mayer, Sophie Kauer, Francesca Aspromonte, Cameron Shahbazi,