In the hustle and bustle of the city center, they are a place of calm – musical moments of slowing down, while life in the heart of the city continues to pulse: the traditional summer concerts at the Bach Monument, set against the magnificent backdrop of our St. Thomas Church. In recent years, they have become more international, and this year is no exception. Look forward to the universal message of music, freely accessible in the very center of our city. Artists from across the globe will enchant you – including, of course, some of Leipzig’s finest. Jazz, a cappella singing, classical music from Bach to Gershwin, early music newly interpreted from the 17th and 18th centuries – and, not least, a special memorial concert on July 28, marking the 275th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach’s death.
Dear guests, on eight Mondays you can enjoy unique music under the open sky – sure to bring more than just a smile to the bronze face of Bach in the background. Welcome to the 2025 Concerts at the Bach Monument!
Yours, Burkhard Jung
Lord Mayor of the City of Leipzig
Dear Audience from Near and Far, Welcome to the Leipzig Bach Monument!
Inspired by the Bach Monument
Wie begegnen wir in unserer heutigen Zeit Johann Sebastian Bach und wie begegnet er uns?
How do we encounter Johann Sebastian Bach in our world today—and how might he encounter us? It’s an intriguing thought: what might the composer, whose music means so much to us, feel if he were suddenly living among us in the present day? It’s a question that invites the imagination to wander. Bach’s music continues to touch us deeply. It offers us joy and comfort, brings reconciliation, and creates understanding across borders. In his music, we ultimately encounter ourselves—and through that, find the path to one another.
On Monday, July 28, 2025, we commemorate the 275th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach’s death. Together with Thomaskantor Johannes Lang and Peruvian bandoneonist and pianist Claudio Constantini, we will present a special concert in his honor.
In its 44th year, the Concerts at the Bach Monument bring together international artists for another inspiring summer of music. The opening concert, featuring Art’n’Voices from Poland, and the commemorative concert on July 28 will both take place in St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche). All other concerts will be held in front of the Bach Monument, weather permitting, or inside the Thomaskirche in case of rain.
We would like to sincerely thank the City of Leipzig, the Thomaskirche Leipzig, and our sponsors (Sparkasse Leipzig, Bechstein Centrum Leipzig, TeilAUTO, Spirit Legal, Polish Institute Berlin) for their support. Their contributions make it possible once again for you to enjoy the Concerts at the Bach Monument during the summer in Leipzig.
Admission is again free; donations are kindly requested after the concert.
Robert Herrmann - Organization Concerts at the Bach Memorial
Aistė Orinaitė – Organizational Assistance
The concerts at the Bach Monument have been a special hallmark of Leipzig as a city of music since their founding in 1979. With their diversity and freshness, they are an expression of a lively musical culture. In 1994, the Leipzig city administration asked me to organise the concert series.
Because of my retirement, I wanted to find a successor last year. I found a very suitable candidate a pianist and project manager Robert Herrmann from Leipzig.
The joy of being alive that music can convey should continue to be experienced by many people without any admission charge. I wish the guests and participants from near and far an entertaining and enjoyable time full of musical pleasures this year and beyond.
With best regards
Peter Zimmer ✝
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