Bach in Space

Fascinating images of the universe on the big screen, accompanied by the music of Johann Sebastian Bach

Distant galaxies, nebulae, black holes—the universe closer than ever before! On a giant screen, razor-sharp NASA images shine in colors usually seen only in science fiction movies. Accompanying the visuals, Danae Dörken—one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation internationally—performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s music live—sometimes powerful, sometimes delicate, always surprising. The result: a concert that feels like a journey through space and time.

Image and music merge, the gaze wanders into infinity—and suddenly Bach’s music seems so modern and timeless, as if it had just been written for this very moment. Even the first performances in Munich showed just how much the concept has captivated audiences: “A transcendent Bach,” wrote the Münchner Merkur. And the “Kultur in München” website reported: “The Munich audience is visibly captivated during the performance—by the vastness and depth of the crystal-clear, high-resolution images, by the carefully curated selection from Bach’s repertoire, and by the precise execution.”

Following its huge success in February 2026, “Bach in Space” will return to Bonn in March 2027. The programfeatures highlights such as excerpts from the “Well-Tempered Clavier,” the “Goldberg Variations,” and the “Italian Concerto.” Great classics—rediscovered in a setting guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

“Bach in Space” is more than just classical music: it’s an experience for everyone who wants to experience music and the cosmos in a new dimension.