Leipzig Bach Festival

This item appears on page 79 of the January 2010 issue.

The annual Bach Festival in Leipzig, Germany, is being held this year June 11-20. It will focus on how Bach influenced his musical successors Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

 With famous artists and ensembles, there will be 113 events in 38 venues, including theaters, churches, museums and historic sites, plus dancing exhibitions and museum tours. 

Several open-air concerts) are free. Ticket prices range up to €85 (near $128). Contact Bach-Archiv Leipzig (Postfach 101349, 04013 Leipzig, Germany; phone +49 [0] 341 91 37 0).