Grooving with the Greats: Rostock's Unveiled Bach Festival Lineup
Event Schedule for Rostock River Festivities - Rostock's Bachtag Program Unveiled
Get ready to tango with the titans as the Rostock Bach Festival kicks off this October! Here's your exclusive sneak peek into the 2021 program, unveiled on ol' Bach's 340th birthday on March 21. In the words of Johanna Staemmler, the festival's artistic director and violin whiz, "Bach's got bars no boundaries can confine." Let's dive into the details!
US Pianist, Kit Armstrong, Swings into Rostock
One of the headliners for this year's extravaganza is the esteemed US pianist, Kit Armstrong. Boasting both organ and piano performances, Armstrong's set will shuffle through Bach classics, as well as compositions by Giles Farnaby, Charles-Marie Widor, and Franz Liszt on the organ, and Bach's sons Carl Philipp Emanuel and Johann Christian on the piano. Sounds like a party worth counting on two hands!
Voices Raised in Praise (or Improvisation)
No need to stand up and take your seats: The Duo Deep Strings will leave you on the edge of yours. Featuring those stringy heroes, the cello and voice, this duo isn't just schooled in the classics, they jive and groove in jazz as well. Improvisation's always a dance partner in their scenes.
Motets and Chamber Music Serenades
Step back in time in 2025 with the 275th anniversary of ol' Bach's departure from our world. As a nod to this significant event, the opening concert will serenade us with motets that celebrate Rostock's churches, whose music remains intertwined with the acclaimed Gaechinger Cantorey.
The Staemmler Squad Goes Groovy
Bach and modern-day jazz collaborate in "Bach and the End of Time," as the Staemmler family (Johanna, Peter-Philipp, and Hansjacob) take the stage with clarinetist Kilian Herold. The performance is a chamber music dialogue between Bach and Olivier Messiaen, that'll vibrate with unforgettable harmonies.
Plugging into the Groove
More details about the Rostock Bach Festival may not be readily available online, but keep an eye on concert venues in the Hanseatic city from October 10-12. So, whether you're a novice or have been Bachin' all your life, Rostock's 2021 festival promises an unforgettable musical ride!
- The Community policy of Rostock might need to be updated with the setting of the 2021 Rostock Bach Festival, expected to take place from October 10-12.
- The employment policy of the Rostock Bach Festival should ensure a diverse lineup, commemorating renowned artists like US pianist Kit Armstrong, the Staemmler family, and Duo Deep Strings.
- The anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's departure in 2025 could inspire a new employment policy within Rostock's churches, paying tribute to the city's musical legacy by employing artists who can perform Bach's motets, as done by the Gaechinger Cantorey.
