1. Greifswald Bachwoche: A festival for the whole family!

<Ol> <li> Greifswald Bachwoche: A festival for the whole family! </li> </l>

Greifswald, Deutschland - In Greifswald, the 79th Bach Week is currently celebrated, which was opened on June 16, 2025 with the festive motto "Bach Family". Under the artistic direction of Prof. Frank Dittmer, the event lasts until Sunday and not only attracts music lovers, but also families who can look forward to a comprehensive program. The focus here is on the musical roots and branches of the famous Bach family.

With a total of 39 events that are planned by June 22, 2025, the Bach Week invites you to explore the Bach's living environment. From the parents of Johann Sebastian Bach to his sons, a multifaceted musical arch is stretched. Particularly noteworthy are the planned performances of compositions by Johann Christoph, Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. Visitors should also have the opportunity to actively participate in hands-on concerts or a student dance project.

A colorful program for the whole family

highlight of the opening ceremony will be the appearance of the girls' choir Hanover, which will shape the musical framework. The choir family meeting and numerous concerts of the cathedral children also promote the shared experience in music. On the final evening, the audience awaits a special concert with Bach's "Christ Oratory", performed by the Greifswald cathedral choir, which will perfectly round off the festive mood. In addition, the vocal ensemble Slixs, which interprets Bach's music in a modern pop and jazz context- is presented- an exciting mix that will certainly encounter enthusiasm.

New this year is the introduction of a “family ticket” that makes it easier for families to take part in several events. This initiative shows how important it is to give the organizers to access music for everyone and to promote appreciation for the Bach family.

a piece of cultural history

The Bach Week has a long tradition that goes back to 1946 when the first "Bach days" by Hans Pflugbeil and Annelise Pflugbeil were launched. Greifswald, as one of the few unmistaked cities after the Second World War, forms the ideal framework for this festival, which attracts over 10,000 visitors annually. This cultural institution is not only a tribute to the musical legacy of the Bach, but also an expression of community and togetherness.

In this context, the newly published book "Bach's World" by Volker Hagedorn, which addresses the family history of the Bach, should be followed in detail. Hagedorn pursues the history of the musician dynasty from the forter Veit Bach, who fled his family to Wechmar in 1591 and the backgrounds in the 17th century, which were characterized by high child mortality and the challenges of wars and illnesses. These historical relationships deepen the understanding of the musical heritage and the need to preserve and celebrate the famosen works of the Bach family. The digital platform bachdigital.de also provides access to high-resolution scans of Bach-Werks and supports the comprehensive consideration of their musical legacies.

Overall, the 79th Greifswald Bachwoche promises a varied and profound experience that brings together the veneration of family history and music in a festive framework. For everyone who is looking for cultural highlights, the event is an absolute must!

For more information on the event and the program offer, the pages of [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/greifswald-79-bachwoche-ganz-bach-famier ,Mvregiogenswald3498.html) and Kultur-MV visit.