Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
Bachtage Rostock

Name:

Bachtage Rostock, Rostocker Bachtage (Rostock Bach Days)

Location:

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Venues:

The Bachtage Rostock (Rostock Bach Days) primarily host their classical music performances and concerts across three historic and acoustically rich venues in Rostock, Germany:
St.-Nikolai-Kirche Rostock (St. Nicholas Church): The oldest of Rostock's main churches, famously hosting major opening concerts and large ensemble performances.
Barocksaal (Baroque Hall): An intimate, ornate 18^th-century hall located near Universitätsplatz, frequently used for chamber music and recitals.
Universitätskirche Rostock (University Church): The university's sacred space, offering a traditional setting for vocal and instrumental works.

Years:

Since 2019 (Annual Festival)

Months:

October

Artistic Director:

Chairman: Birger Birkholz
Deputy Chairman: Johanna Staemmler/ Armida Quartett
Treasurer : Katrin Jesch - Steinig
The Bachverein Rostock e. V. was founded on November 4, 2016 in Rostock

Ensembles:

B'Rock Orchestra: The internationally acclaimed Belgian baroque ensemble performing Bach's dialog-cantatas.
Calmus Ensemble Leipzig: The Leipzig-based vocal ensemble frequently performs at the festival, exploring iconic works like "The Well-Tempered Clavier".
Gaechinger Cantorey: The renowned German vocal-instrumental ensemble, noted for its performances of J.S. Bach's motets.
Lautten Compagney Berlin: Known for historically informed yet boundary-pushing contemporary crossovers, they frequently collaborate at the festival (e.g., their "Dancing Queen" program).
Freiburger Barockorchester: A prominent fixture that frequently performs orchestral masterworks, including the "Brandenburg Concertos".

Website:

Bachtage Rostock

History & Mission:

Bachverein Rostock eV
The preservation of the immeasurable religious and cultural heritage associated with J.S. Bach, the cultivation and development of the joy of making music, and the transmission of classical music to present and future generations are the goals of the Bachvereins Rostock e.V. (Rostock Bach Society).
Achieves these goals by organizing events, offering musical education programs, and supporting the involvement of children, young people, and adults in art and culture in Rostock and the surrounding area.
The Bachverein Rostock seeks to unite people of all generations who hold the music of J.S. Bach dear.

Recent Festivals:

1^st Festival: May 10-19, 2019 = 94^th NBG Bachfest
2^nd Festival: Oct 16-18, 2020
3^rd Festival: Oct 21-24, 2021
4^th Festival: Oct 20-23, 2022
5^th Festival: Oct 20-22, 2023
6^th Festival: Oct 11-13, 2024
7^th Festival: Oct 10-12, 2025
8^th Festival: Oct 9-11, 2026

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