An lauen Sommerabenden, im Lichte der heraufziehenden Dämmerung, sind sie das Ereignis unter dem wachsamen Blick unseres großen Johann Sebastian Bach: jene Konzerte vor seinem markanten Denkmal, die nunmehr zum 45. Mal erklingen werden und ein eindrucksvolles Potpourri aus allen musikalischen Genres abbilden. Zur Erbauung von Gästen der Stadt und Einheimischen, zur Freude umliegender Kaffeehäuser, mit Unterstützung der Thomasgemeinde, deren Kirchenpforten sich an Regentagen für die Konzerte öffnen. Hunderte Zuhörerinnen und Zuhörer an jedem einzelnen Konzerttag über Jahrzehnte hinweg – das ist nicht nur die älteste Open-Air-Veranstaltung Leipzigs, es ist opulente „Straßenmusik“, wie man sie nur in Leipzig erleben kann.
Lassen Sie Ihren Tag ausklingen zu Füßen unseres berühmtesten Kantors, vor der mächtigen Kulisse seiner wichtigsten Wirkungsstätte. Mit anerkannten und beliebten Künstlerinnen und Künstlern, die Ihnen an jedem Montag vom 6. Juli bis zum 31. August ein glückliches Lächeln ins Antlitz und Gehör zaubern werden. Ich freue mich auf Sie!
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 Thomasorganist 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 ✝
