Classical Music in the Crypt - Bach by Night - Piano Concert

Classical Music in the Crypt
Bach by Night – Piano Concert
Stefan Donner

Stefan Donner performs Johann Sebastian Bach in the crypt of St. Peter’s Church

As the city settles into the night, an extraordinary concert experience begins, featuring Bach’s captivating soundscape in a unique atmosphere.

The historic crypt proves to be the ideal venue for Bach’s music. Its intimate acoustics and the special tranquility of the space create a setting in which every nuance, every note, and every harmonic turn can be experienced directly. Here, the spiritual depth and emotional power of Bach’s works unfold with particular intensity.

Stefan Donner is one of the most distinguished Bach interpreters of his generation. With technical brilliance, stylistic sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the architecture of this music, he brings the works to life—transparent, expressive, and full of energy.

The crypt maintains a comfortable temperature year-round.

Duration: 60 minutes, no intermission
Box office opens 30 minutes before the performance

program

Programm:

Präludium und Fuge a-Moll, BWV 894
Ein virtuoses und dramatisches Werk voller kontrapunktischer Meisterschaft und musikalischer Leidenschaft.
Aria variata alla maniera italiana, BWV 989
Eine selten zu hörende Perle, in der Bach italienische Eleganz mit deutscher Kunstfertigkeit verbindet.
Italienisches Konzert, BWV 971
Eines der beliebtesten Klavierwerke Bachs – brillant, lebendig und voller klanglicher Farben.