Demo of the Bach Organ at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Germany
Demo of the Bach Organ at the St Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany
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Thomaskirche Leipzig - St. Thomas Church
Aufnahmen der Thomaskirche in Leipzig.
In dieser Kirche war Johann Sebastian Bach Kantor.
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St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche) - Leipzig ( Grave of Johann Sebastian Bach )
St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche) - Leipzig ( Grave of Johann Sebastian Bach )
A Walk in Leipzig: St. Thomas Church and the Tomb of J. S. Bach
My visit and journey to the church of Leipzig in which Bach lived and worked as Capellmeister for 27 years until his death. Here he composed some of his most important works including all of the Cantatas, the Passions, and the Mass in B Minor. In the late 19th century, Bach's remains were identified at the cemetery of St. John Church, returned to his former workplace, and permanently sealed. Across from the church is the apartment of Bach's good friend, now the prestigious Bach Museum and Archive.
360° Thomaskirche Leipzig
Die Thomaskirche ist eines der zwei zentralen Gotteshäuser der Leipziger Innenstadt. Seit über 800 Jahren ist sie die Heimstätte des Leipziger Thomanerchors, der das Erbe des bekanntesten Thomaskantors J. S. Bach bis in die Gegenwart trägt. Im Außenbereich auf der Südseite des Thomaskirchhofes findet man neben dem Eingang zur Thomaskirche auch das neue Bachdenkmal sowie das Bachmuseum und das Bacharchiv. © LTM / Aspekteins
Thomaskirche - St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, Germany - Bach Burial Site
The first time I visited Leipzig, I took a photo standing next to the Bach statue outside of St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche). For some reason, I never bothered to go inside the church until recently. On my last visit to the city, I got myself all fired up for my Leipzig whirlwind tour. First, I stopped at the Starbucks near the University of Leipzig (Universität Leipzig). I had a Mocha Frappuccino, which gave me the energy to continue on up the road to Thomaskirche.
Fall is here, so the fountains outside of St. Thomas Church had been drained for the winter. But there were still plenty of diners eating and drinking under the restaurant umbrellas in the area -- heat lamps are such a great invention!
First, I walked up to the Bach statue. There were a group of Spanish tourists congregated around it, all vying for photos with the grand figurine. The Spanish tour guide droned on and on about something or other. I moved inside. The church has been beautifully restored. It's a quiet sanctuary in a city that's very lively. Some people were in the church to admire the architecture and history, while others were experiencing a spiritual moment.
Unlike nearby St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) there was no music. In fact, the churches had a very different vibe. St. Nicholas Church is bathed in light colors. It's bright and airy, while St. Thomas Church is dark with rich wood.
St. Thomas Church has a ton of historical paintings and religious relics. There's also a great display of vintage instruments that were used in the church throughout history. The instruments are accompanied by pages of musical notes and religious texts.
Thankfully, Thomaskirche allows photography and admission is free. The church has a box where they accept donations. I was happy to donate to keep such an inspiring building open to the public. According to literature at the church, they also play host to various concerts throughout the year. The St. Thomas Church Boys Choir is also very highly regarded. Famous around the world, it was founded in 1212!
St. Thomas Church also boasts two organs. One didn't match up with Bach's music, so another one was constructed just so his tunes could waft through the church.
Toward the end of this video, you can also see the statue of Felix Mendelssohn. The statue is located behind St. Thomas Church, and it commemorates the years Mendelssohn lived in Leipzig, from 1835-1847.
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St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), Leipzig, Germany - Johann Sebastian Bach
St. Thomas Church is a Lutheran church in Leipzig, Germany. It is most famous as the place where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as a Kapellmeister from 1723 until his death in 1750, and as the location of his remains. The current building dates to the end of the 15th century, and the roof above its vaulted ceiling is one of the steepest in Germany. Martin Luther preached at St. Thomas on Pentecost Sunday in 1539. A 223-foot (68-m) church tower rises above the surrounding skyline, featuring four bells that ring hourly and on the quarter hour. The church contains two organs, one of which was built in semblance to Bach's in the Paulinekirche - as well as a Gothic altar. Next to the church is a large statue of Bach, added in 1908.
Places to see in ( Leipzig - Germany ) St Thomas Church
Places to see in ( Leipzig - Germany ) St Thomas Church
St. Thomas Church is a Lutheran church in Leipzig, Germany. It is associated with a number of well-known composers such as Richard Wagner and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, but mostly with Johann Sebastian Bach who worked here as a Kapellmeister (music director) from 1723 until his death in 1750. Today, the church also holds his remains. Martin Luther preached here in 1539.
Although rebuilt over the centuries and damaged by Allied incendiary bombs in 1943, the church today mainly retains the character of a late-Gothic hall church. The Thomanerchor, the choir of the Thomaskirche, likely founded in 1212, remains a well-known boys' choir.
There has been a church at the current site of the Thomaskirche at least since the 12th century. Foundations of a Romanesque building have been discovered in the choir and crossing of the current church. In 1217, The Minnesinger, or troubadour (see Minnesang), Heinrich von Morungen bequeathed to the church a relic of St. Thomas as he entered the order of canons after a trip to India.
The churches measures 76 meters in length, of which the nave accounts for 50 meters. The nave is 25 meters wide and its walls reach a maximum height of 18 meters. The church's roof is unusually steep with a roof pitch of 63 degrees. It rises to a crown that is 45 meters high. The tower is 68 meters in height.
The church features a number of works of art, including a baptismal font (1614-5) made by Franz Döteber and Portraits show the Stadtsuperintenden of Leipzig, the oldest dating from 1614. A crucifix made by Caspar Freidrich Löbel is one of the few remaining pieces from the times of Bach. The church also contains a number of notable epitaphs, such as the one for the knight Harras (d. 1451) and for councilor Daniel Leicher (1612). The colored windows in the choir were added after 1889. They show a number of historic motives: a memorial to the fallen of World War I, King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Luther with Elector Friedrich der Weise and Philip Melanchthon as well as Emperor Wilhelm I.
Since 1950, the remains of Johann Sebastian Bach are buried in the Thomaskirche. After his death on 28 July 1750, Bach was laid to rest in the hospital cemetery of the Johanniskirche in Leipzig. With the start of the Bach renaissance in the 19th century, the public started to become interested in his remains and their whereabouts. So, in 1894, the anatomy professor Wilhelm His was commissioned to identify the composer’s remains amongst disinterred bones from the cemetery where Bach had been buried. He arrived at the conclusion that the assumption that the bones of an elderly man, which had been found in an oak coffin near the Johanneskirche, were the remains of Johann Sebastian Bach (translated from German) was very likely. On 16 July 1900 the bones were placed into a stone sarcophagus underneath the Johanniskirche.
The Thomanerchor, the choir of the Thomaskirche, was founded in 1212 and is one of the oldest and most famous boys' choirs in Germany. It is headed by the Thomaskantor, an office that has been held by many well-known composers and musicians, including Johann Sebastian Bach from 1723 until his death in 1750.
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Eric Clark's Travel Videos - Leipzig Germany - Saint Thomas Church with Incredible Organ Playing
Eric Clark's Travel Videos - Leipzig Germany - Saint Thomas Church with Incredible Organ Playing
This is Saint Thomas Church. It is one of the three main churches in Leipzig. This is the one that has the Johann Sabastian Bach memorial out front. But what is really neat about this church is the Organ. I think Johann Sabastian Bach used to play here. But I have in the video the organ playing and it is amazing. The person playing really does a great job and fits in perfectly with the video. = ) Amazing video.
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La Folia St Thomas Church Leipzig Germany
J.S. Bach - Great Organ Works (Ullrich Böhme, St. Thomas Church Leipzig)
From the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany
0:07 Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227/9 (Chorale Arrangement)
3:40 Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 657
8:15 Jesu bleibet meine Freude, BWV 147/6 (Chorale Arrangement)
11:23 Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543
Watch the complete concert:
Prof. Ullrich Böhme is organist at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig since 1986.
Thomaskirche - St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany
warming up the pipe organ (built in 1830s)
St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, Germany 2019
Street musician play Bach's Ari outside St. Thomas Kirche, Leipzig, Germany 2019.
MESSIAEN IN BACH'S THOMASKIRCHE - THOMASORGANIST ULLRICH BÖHME
Eastern Morning (Osternacht) Service in Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig. Thomasorganist Ullrich Böhme plays the great Sauer Organ: The Resurrection of Christ by Olivier Messiaen. Filmed on the Eastern Morning Service in 2018.
Leipzig - Tomb of J. S. Bach :My reverence to Bach in St. Thomas Church
I have waited for this moment since I was a child: Few days ago, when I found myself facing the headstone with the mortal remains of Bach - despite the separation cord for the not accessible area and two guardians present in the church - I did it: it was stronger than me; I felt I had toapproach Him as much as possible. The love I have for him can not be expressed in words.
I can say just that a piece of my heart remained there in St. Thomas Church next to Johann Sebastian Bach
St. Thomas Church Boys' Choir Thomaskirche Leipzig
St. Thomas Church boys' choir in Leipzig Germany practicing
Das Bach-Museum Leipzig
Das Bach-Museum Leipzig wurde 2010 anlässlich des 325. Geburstags Johann Sebastian Bachs nach umfassenden Sanierungsarbeiten neu eröffnet. Die Dauerausstellung präsentiert das Leben und Werk des Komponisten und seiner weit verzweigten musikalischen Familie.
St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), Leipzig, Saxony
St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)
Bach Society Houston: Live from Thomaskirche (Leipzig, Germany)
8 June, 2017. The Bach Society Houston, under the direction of Richard Erickson, performs Der Geist hilft (BWV 226) in Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Germany as part of the 500 Minutes of Bach marathon to kick off the Leipzig Bach Festival.
Ensemble Personnel:
Organ:
Christopher Holman
Soprano:
Nini Marchese
Renee Rybolt
Kaci Timmons
Andrea Walker
Alto:
Cody Bowers
Sarah Brindley
Emily Kern
Kathleen Ruhleder
Tenor:
Tony Boutté
Matthew Mazzola
Ryan Rogers
Alex Scheuermann
Bass:
Jorge Belonni
Christopher Besch
Aaron Harp
Josh Levine
Special thanks to the board of directors of Bach Society Houston for making this trip possible.
Thomanerchor rehearsal. Leipzig, Germany.
Rehearsal in the Thomaskirche under Maestro Biller. Bach Cantata 11. May, 2012