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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

Zschortau is a small village (2,500 inhabitants) in Saxony, near Delitzsch/Leipzig.

History

Bach Connection

In 1746, while he was serving in Leipzig, J.S. Bach visited Zschoratau to examine the new organ at Nikolaikirche. Since the organ from 1700 was beyond repair, the organ-builder Johann Scheibe was appointed to create a new one (17 stops, 2 sections). J.S. Bach was very content with Scheibe's work. The organ is still preserved. This is one of the last reported tours of J.S. Bach’s organ projects & examinations.

Events in Life History of J.S. Bach

Date/Year

Event

Leipzig (1741-1750)

Aug 7, 1746

Organ examination in Zschortau

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

Features of Interest

Nikolaikirche: The most important piece in the romantic church is the altar from 1517 whose creator is unknown.

Information & Links

Chronik Werbelin Zschortau [German]
Zschortau (Meinestadt) [German]
Cityreview: Sachsen > Zschortau [German]

Prepared by Aryeh Oron (March 2004 - September 2007)

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