When does the concert start?

The concert starts on June 28, 2026, at 17:00.

Where is the event taking place?

At St. Elisabeth, Obere Sandstraße, 96049 Bamberg.

Which works are on the program?

The fifth and sixth suites by Johann Sebastian Bach for solo cello will be played.

Is the venue covered and indoors?

Yes, it is an event in St. Elisabeth Church.

Is there information on the ticket price?

No verified ticket price is mentioned in the provided material.

Who is the soloist of the evening?

The cellist Léa Duret will take the solo evening.

Léa Duret Ignites Bach’s Cello Universe in Bamberg with Festive Clarity

Name: Bach Suites for Solo Cello in Bamberg
Start: 2026-06-28T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T21:00:00+02:00
Location: St. Elisabeth

An Evening Full of Bach Magic at Elisabeth Church

On June 28, 2026, Elisabeth Church in Bamberg will open its doors for a concentrated, intense concert experience: Léa Duret interprets the fifth and sixth suites of Johann Sebastian Bach for solo cello. The program emphasizes that rare mix of inner tension, tonal clarity, and spiritual depth that makes Bach's solo works milestones in the history of music. The start is at 17:00.

Virtuosity Meets Baroque Architecture

Léa Duret is among the prominent cellists of her generation. Her training at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, early awards, and collaboration with influential teachers such as Lluis Claret and Bernard Greenhouse mark a career that connects technical precision and musical maturity. In Bamberg, this experience meets the special acoustics of Elisabeth Church - a space where every bow stroke, every phrasing, and every echo has an immediate effect.

The Language of the Bach Suites

The Suite No. 5 in C minor and Suite No. 6 in D major are among the most challenging and simultaneously compelling works in the cello repertoire. They demand the highest synchronization of the right and left hands, sustainable line leading, and a finely tuned orchestration in solo playing. That is precisely where the appeal of this evening lies: a single cello creates an entire sound world, from the lyrical Largo to the rhythmically pulsating dance form.

An Evening with Historic Depth

Elisabeth Church in Sand is not only a special concert venue but also a space with a long history and palpable atmosphere. The connection between sacred space, urban culture, and live baroque music creates a framework where concentration and emotion are closely aligned. Especially for Bach, this environment has a strong effect, as sound, space, and silence are in particular balance here.

Repertoire with Vision

This program also fits Léa Duret biographically: In November 2022, she released a double CD featuring the complete suites for solo cello by Johann Sebastian Bach. This underscores her connection to this repertoire and makes the performance in Bamberg a date for all who appreciate intense chamber music, stylistic authenticity, and a clear stage performance.

Conclusion

For those who want to experience the power of Bach's solo suites in an immediate live atmosphere, Bamberg offers an evening of particular density. Léa Duret brings experience, musical depth, and refined sound culture to Elisabeth Church - a concert for listeners who want not just to hear Bach but to feel him. Discover this extraordinary concert experience live in Bamberg now.