When does From Briegel to Bach take place in Bamberg?

The concert takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It begins at 7:00 PM, with entry starting at 6:15 PM.

Where will the concert be held?

The venue is the Obere Pfarre, also known as the parish church of Our Lady, located at Frauenplatz 1 in 96049 Bamberg.

How much do tickets cost?

The regular admission is 20 euros. Members of Musica Canterey Bamberg pay 15 euros, and visitors under 27 years pay 10 euros.

Who is organizing the concert?

The ensemble canto chiaro organizes the concert as part of the Days of Early Music Bamberg. The organizer is Musica Canterey Bamberg.

What music will be performed?

The program features motets by Wolfgang Carl Briegel, Johann Staden, Johann Erasmus Kindermann, members of the Bach family, and Johann Sebastian Bach.

How long does the event last?

The stated event time extends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

When Ancient Voices Shine Anew: canto chiaro Brings Briegel and Bach to Bamberg

Name: From Briegel to Bach
Start: 2026-10-17T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Obere Pfarre

From Briegel to Bach: Early Music between Renaissance Sound and Bach's Brilliance

The ensemble canto chiaro invites you to the Obere Pfarre in Bamberg on Saturday, October 17, 2026. In the anniversary program celebrating the 400th birthday of the Franconian composer Wolfgang Carl Briegel, an impressive arc unfolds through the tradition of motets of the 16th and 17th centuries – from Briegel's Nuremberg teachers to Johann Sebastian Bach.

A Musical Journey through Franconia

The focus is on motets by Wolfgang Carl Briegel, who lived from 1626 to 1712 and served as court cantor in Gotha. His music encounters the works of Johann Staden and Johann Erasmus Kindermann from Nuremberg. This creates a multifaceted soundscape that makes the development of Franconian vocal music audible.

Historical Sound Colors in the Obere Pfarre

The alternating soloistic formations of canto chiaro combine chamber musical precision with the spatial effect of sacred music. In the acoustics of the parish church of Our Lady, lines, articulation, and sound synchronization stand out particularly clearly. Each voice receives space before the motets condense into a richly colored vocal overall effect.

From the Altbach Archives to Johann Sebastian Bach

Another focus leads to Johann Christoph and Johann Michael Bach. Their works exemplify the generation preserved in the so-called Altbach Archive and shaped the path to the later Bach tradition. The program culminates in outstanding compositions by the Thomaskantor Johann Sebastian Bach.

canto chiaro: Early Music with a Personal Touch

The ensemble canto chiaro, founded in 2022 in Würzburg, is dedicated to the music of the 16th and 17th centuries and performs in varying soloistic formations. Their own concert series in the Franconian area and performances at the Bach Days Würzburg and the Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht shape the profile of the ensemble. Expert interpretation, clear text treatment, and a lively stage performance combine for a concentrated concert experience.

Conclusion: An Evening for Explorers of Historical Vocal Music

From Briegel to Bach makes musical development tangibly experienceable: delicate motets, sacred sound brilliance, and the great expressiveness of the Bach family converge. Those who wish to experience early music, choral music, and historical performance practice in a special church acoustic will find an extraordinary concert evening in Bamberg.