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

Zebst is a small town (16,700 inhabitants) in the district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld, in Saxony-Anhalt.

History

When Zerbst was founded is not clear; however, it has been mentioned as early as 949. Until the administrative reform of 2007, Zerbst was the capital of the Anhalt-Zerbst district.

Bach Connection

In 1732, while he was serving at the Köthen court, J.S. Bach gave a guest performance in Zerbst celebrating the birthday of Prince Johann August of Anhalt-Zerbst.

Events in Life History of J.S. Bach

Date/Year

Event

Köthen (1713-1723)

Aug 9, 1722

Guest performance in Zerbst: birthday of Prince Johann August of Anhalt-Zerbst

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

Features of Interest

Schloss Zerbst

Information & Links

Stadt Zerbst (Official Website) [German]
Schloss Zerbst [German]
Fördeverein Schloss Zerbst [German]
Landkreises Anhalt-Zerbst [German]
Cityreview: Sachsen Anhalt > Zerbst [German]
Zerbst (Meinestadt) [German]
Zerbst/Anhalt (Wikipedia) [German]
Zerbst (Wikipedia) [English]

Tourist Information
Stadt Zerbst
Schloßfreiheit 12
39261 Zerbst
Tel./Fax: +49-3923-2351 | Fax: +49-3923-784466

Prepared by Aryeh Oron (March 2004 - September 2007)

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