GLENN GOULD BACH FELLOWSHIP

Since 2020 the City of Weimar, organised by the Thuringian Bachwochen, has awarded the Glenn Gould Bach Fellowship which was established by the Philip Loubser Foundation. The Canadian pianist was known not only for his exceptional interpretations of Bach but for his ground-breaking curiosity about audio-acoustic media. The fellow for 2026-2028 is the harpsichordist, Elina Albach, who demonstrates an insight into her work in this workshop. 

How does the Baroque sound with electro-acoustic extensions? In this workshop the musicians from Continuum with the sound designer, Simon Heinze, demonstrate how historical performance practice can be extended and newly thought out. Starting with Baroque originals they experiment with creative distancing effects and new sound spaces. In open exchange with the audience various techniques are demonstrated, tried out and debated together.