It is widely known that Johann Sebastian Bach was born into a musical family. What is less well known, however, is how his musicality manifested itself in everyday life – for example, that Bach sang enthusiastically and improvised in several-part harmony at home with his family. There is no doubt, however, that even today in Thuringia – known as ‘Bachland’ – there are a particularly large number of households where people play instruments or sing out of a love of music.

Every year, we celebrate the private side of Bach’s love of music by focusing, at the start of the festival, on making music at home and the sense of community that this creates. We invite you once again to open your home concert to music lovers at the start of the festival. No matter what kind of music you prefer to play – your concert will become a place where people come together and set the tone for the many concerts that evening.

We are very much looking forward to your initiative!