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W E L CO M E
TO CE NT R AL GE RM AN Y
In the historic heart of Germany, only one hour by train
from Berlin, are the neighbouring cities of Leipzig and
Halle (Saale). Music history was written in both cities.
Two of the world’s most important composers lived
here.
Both cities host opulent music festivals each year in
June at historic locations of the musicians. Music lovers from around the world encounter international
stars at the Handel Festival Halle and the Leipzig Bach
Festival.
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Johann Sebastian Bach composed his passions, the oratorios
and a large part of the cantatas in Leipzig. These were performed for the first time in the main churches of St. Nicholas
and St. Thomas. At the Leipzig Bach Festival, Bach’s works can
be experienced where they were originally performed. The
major Bach performers of our time will play here, including
Bach’s own ensemble, the more than 800 years old St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig. More than 100 events will take
place on the eleven days of the festival.
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George Frideric Handel – a great European, well-travelled,
worldly, polyglot! His fascinating artist biography is presented in the home where Handel was born. Multimedia
elements and sophisticated stage productions, such as the
miniature Baroque theatre, bring the great son of the city
to life. The exhibitor’s display is complemented by a major
collection of historical music instruments and the historic
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach Haus.
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GIOVANNI ANTONINI
CHRISTOPHER HOGWOOD
MIDORI SEILER
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LAURENCE CUMMINGS
22 JUNE 2014
St. Thomas Church
No. 104 – Final concert
J. S. Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Soloists, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir
Direction: Ton Koopman
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and the Leipzig Bach Festival at no charge.
JULIA LEZHNEVA
Hélène SCHMITT
18 JUNE 2014
St. Thomas Church
No. 54 – Choral works from the present
and past
Works from J. S. Bach, G. P. Telemann
and S. Thiele
Soloists, St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig,
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Direction: Thomaskantor Georg Christoph Biller
20 JUNE 2014
St. Thomas Church
No. 72 – Cantata evening
Works from C. P. E. Bach, G. P. Telemann
and J. S. Bach
Soloists, Dresdner Kammerchor,
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Direction: Hans-Christoph Rademann
The Bach Museum is located in Leipzig directly opposite
the Church of St. Thomas. It provides insights into the life
and work of the Bach family in an interactive, multimedia exhibition. Precious manuscripts from the extensive
holdings of the collection of the Bach-Archiv can also be
admired here.
JORDI SAVALL
16 JUNE 2014
St. Nicholas Church
No. 36 – Concerts and symphonies
J. S. Bach: including Violin Concertos
in D minor, BWV 1052R and BWV 1060R,
as well as works from G. F. Telemann,
C. P. E. Bach and G. F. Handel
Midori Seiler (violin), Tafelmusik
Baroque Orchestra (Ensemble in residence)
Direction: Jeanne Lamon (violin)
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Leipzig Bach Festival
13–22 JunE 2014
THE TRUE ART – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
on his 300th birthday!
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The Handel House
was extensively ren
ovated
permanent exhibit
“Handel – the Eur and the new, prize-winning
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Four opulent theatrical opera productions can be experienced in the Oper Halle and in the historic Goethe-Theater
Bad Lauchstädt in a festival lasting eleven days and with a
programme offering more than 80 events. The beloved arias will echo at authentic locations like the baptismal church
of Handel in a series of festival concerts with international
singing stars. Handel ’s masterpieces can truly be “experienced” at the places of his youth and his early work.
14 JUNI 2014
Georg-Friedrich-Händel HALLE
“War and peace in Baroque Europe”
Musical direction: Jordi Savall
La Capella Reial de Catalunya, Hespérion XXI,
Le Concert des Nations
MALCOLM BILSON
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O PE R A S
FU R IO U S B A RO Q U E
12 JunE 2014
St. Ulrich Church concert hall
Festival concert
Julia Lezhneva with Il Giardino Armonico
13, 14 and 15 JUNE 2014
Goethe-Theater Bad Lauchstädt
G. F. Händel “Giove in Argo”
Musical direction: Werner Ehrhardt
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ndel opera “Almir
11 JunE 2014
Oper Halle
G. F. Händel “Almira”
Director: Andreas Spering
Händelfestspielorchester Halle
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7, 8 and 9 JunE 2014
Goethe-Theater Bad Lauchstädt
G. F. Händel “Riccardo Primo”
(Richard the Lionheart)
Musical direction: Wolfgang Katschner
Lautten Compagney Berlin
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6, 8 and 13 JUNE 2014
Oper Halle
G. F. Händel “Arminio”
Musical direction: Bernhard Forck
Director: Nigel Lowery
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K ammerorchester B asel
Orchestra of the Age of E nlightenment
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5–15 JUNE 2014
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Exclusive packages “Handel” and “Bach” 2014
Due to their close proximity to one another, the Handel
Festival and the Bach Festival offer lovers of Baroque music the opportunity to visit both Halle (Saale) and Leipzig
and discover the historic locations of the musicians.
Handel package from 13 to 16 JUNE 2014
Musical cit y of Lei
3 nights of accommodation incl. breakfast in the Dorint Hotel Charlotpzig: Hardly anothe
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tenhof**** Superior | incl. tickets (best category) for the theatrical peras the Saxon metro can claim as rich a
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formance of Handel’s “Arminio” (13 June) in the Oper Halle,
the concert “War and peace in Baroque Europe” (14 June)
in the G.-F.-Händel HALLE and the “Final concert” (15 June)
in the Galgenbergschlucht | guided tour of the city, museum
card and Welcome Card Halle
Detailed information and more
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individual festivals can be found at
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Price: Per person in double room: €375.00
(Single room surcharge per night: €35.00)
Booking: Tourismus- und Tagungsservice Halle | Marktplatz 13
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Bach package from 16 to 19 JUNE 2014
3 nights of accommodation incl. breakfast in Victor’s ResidenzHotel**** | incl. tickets for the “Piano concerts by father and
son” in the St. Nicholas Church (17 June) and “Choral works
from the present and past” with the St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig in the St. Thomas Church (18 June | welcome drink upon
arrival | 3-course meal can be booked for €23.00 per person.
Price: Per person in double room: €336.00
(Single room surcharge per night: €42.50)
Booking: Victor’s Residenz-Hotel Leipzig | Georgiring 13 | D-04103 Leipzig
Telephone: +49 (0) 341 / 68 66-0 | E-mail: [email protected]
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to arrival | bookable upon request and as long as available
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Arrive comfortably in central Germany from LondonHeathrow via direct flight in only approx. 90 minutes
with British Airways. Destination airport is Berlin-Tegel. From there you travel with the Deutsche Bahn
(rail) to Leipzig or Halle (Saale). Travel time is also
approx. 90 minutes.
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