Bachfest 2025 in Leipzig: Festival of the Transformation and Great Honor!

Bachfest 2025 in Leipzig: Festival of the Transformation and Great Honor!

Leipzig, Deutschland - from June 12th to June 22nd, 2025, Leipzig again becomes the center of classical music when the Bachfest takes place under the motto "Transformation". This top -class festival presents over 200 events that create the variety of Johann Sebastian Bach's work and show his deep connection to the music city of Leipzig. The comprehensive program ranges from traditional concerts to experimental and interdisciplinary formats. As reports leipziginfo.de, the topic of transformation is centrally in Bach's music, especially in its passions and the H-Moll-Messe.

An essential part of the festival is the topic of the parody process that Bach often used to present its compositions in new contexts. This methodology not only allows an insight into Bach's creative processes, but also offers the opportunity to contextualize its own works by Bach with pieces by other composers that have been influenced by his transforming processes. In addition, compositions are presented in which Bach imitated and adapted European styles.

The central theme of transience

In Bach's cantatas, the examination of transience, death and eternal life is often addressed, which brings a deeper dimension into the performances of the festival. The ceremony of the Bach Medal of the City of Leipzig in 2025 to the Belgian oboist Marcel Ponseele will also take place as part of the festival, specifically on June 20. This renowned award honors personalities who have made a special contribution to the work of Johann Sebastian Bach.

The Ponseele, born in Kortrijk, Belgium, has not only developed an international reputation as a musical instrumentalist, but also as an oboenbauer and artistic director. His skills in the interpretation of baroque music, especially Bach's works, make him an outstanding representative of his guild. According to Totalbaroque.com, Ponseele has performed and recorded almost everything that was written for the oboe from Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart. The award takes place after a concert with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra.

Bachstage and other highlights

Another highlight of the Bachfest is the stream days on the Leipzig market, which offers free open-air concerts from 13th to June 15th. The opening of the Bachstage will be celebrated on June 13th at 6:30 p.m. with a protest with the motto "2 degrees are too much. If we winger the transformation". This combination of musical enjoyment and social commitment underlines the inclusive and transformative message of the festival.

In addition, a podcast by the mayor with a brown researcher and Bachfest director Michael Maul is offered, which gives exciting insights into the preparations and references to the city. The Bachfest takes place at various event locations in Leipzig and has established itself as one of the most important festivals of classical music. For more information, interested visitors can visit the official website: www.bachfestleipzig.de.