Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
Görlitzer Bachwoche

Name:

Görlitzer Bachwoche

Location:

Görlitz, Saxony, Germany

Venues:

Kirche St. Peter und Paul Görlitz (Peterskirche), especially the famous Sonnenorgel
Kreuzkirche
Frauenkirche

Years:

Since 1953 (Biennial Festival)

Months:

September-October

Artistic Director:

Artistic Director: KMD Reinhard Seeliger (since 1997)
Organizational Director: Ruth-Andrea Lammert
Organizers:
Evangelische Innenstadtgemeinde Görlitz
Görlitzer Kirchenmusik
Görlitzer Kulturservicegesellschaft
Evangelischer Kirchkreisverband Schlesische Oberlausitz
Hochschule für Kirchenmusik

Ensembles:

Görlitzer Bachchor
Neuen Lausitzer Philharmonie

Website:

Evangelischer Kirchkreisverband Schlesische Oberlausitz

History & Mission:

The Görlitzer Bachwoche began in 1953. It was originally founded as the Görlitzer Kirchenmusiktage (Görlitz Church Music Days) and later took on its current name in 1973. The current festival format generally takes place over five to six days, culminating around the German Unity Day public holiday on October 3; average attendance approx. 1,600 visitors.
Concerts with a focus on the works of J.S. Bach; Continuing education courses for church musicians; Lectures and exhibitions with current and historical references.

Recent Festivals:

Sep 27-Oct 4, 1992
Sep 29-Oct 3, 2000
16^th Festival: Sep 30-Oct 3, 2004
17^th Festival: Sep 29-Oct 3, 2006
18^th Festival: Oct 1-5, 2008
19^th Festival: Sep 29-Oct 3, 2010
20^th Festival: Sep 7-16, 2012 (= 87^th NBG Bachfest)

21^st Festival: Oct 1-5, 2014
22^nd Festival: Sep 28-Oct 3, 2016
23^rd Festival: Sep 28-Oct 3, 2018
24^th Festival: Sep 30-Oct 4, 2020
25^th Festival: Sep 29-Oct 3, 2022
26^th Festival: Sep 27-Oct 3, 2024
27^th Festival: Oct 1-5, 2026

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