Guide to Bach Tour - Brandenburg

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Description | Events in Life History of J.S. Bach | Performance Dates of J.S. Bach’s Vocal Works | Features of Interest | Information & Links | Photos | Maps

Description

Brandenburg (82,000 inhabitants) is the oldest town in the March of Brandenburg, with a history going back to at least the 6^th century, when Slavs settled near today's cathedral. It was an important bishopric from the early Middle Ages and the seat of the Brandenburg Markgrafen until they moved to Berlin in the 15^th century. Although still recovering after severe damage from World War II (and GDR planning), the town is being restored, and its baroque churches and waterside setting make it a decent day trip.

Although J.S. Bach has never been in Brandenburg, his name will forever be connected to this town through the Six Concertos “avec plusieurs instruments” dedicated to Margrave Christian of Brandenburg and performed for the first time in 1721 Köthen.

Events in Life History of J.S. Bach

Date/Year	Event
Köthen (1713-1723)
Mar 24, 1721	Performance of the 6 Brandenburg Concertos in Köthen

Performance Dates of J.S. Bach’s Vocal Works: None.

Features of Interest	Information & Links
Dom St Peter und Paul Dommuseum Hautpegel Mühlentorturm Pfarrkirche St Katharinen Museum im Frey-Haus Alstädtische Rathaus Statue of Roland	Stadt Brandenburg an der Havel (Official Website) [German/English/French] Brandenburg an der Havel - Ihr Fremdenverkehrsverein [German] Citynet Brandenburg [German] Brandenburg Town (Wikipedia) [German/English] Cityreview: Brandenburg [German] Brandenburg an der Havel (Meinestadt) [German]

Prepared by Aryeh Oron (March 2004)

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