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Description | History
J..S. Bach: Connection | Events in Life History | Performance Dates of Vocal Works
Features of Interest | Information & Links
Photos: Part 1 | Part 2 | Maps

Description

Weißensee is a small village (3,900 inhabitants) in Thuringia.

History

Bach Connection

In 1737, while he was serving in Leipzig, J.S. Bach visited Weißensee to examine the new organ built by C.W. Schäfer (2 sections).

Events in Life History of J.S. Bach

Date/Year

Event

Leipzig (1731-1740)

Dec 16, 1737

Organ examination in Weißsensee

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

Features of Interest

Stadkirche St. Petri & Pauli
Nicolaikirche.

Information & Links

Weißensee (Official Website) [German]
Weißensee (Meinestadt) [German]

Prepared by Aryeh Oron (March 2004 - September 2007)

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