Jena, May 30, 2026 – This Saturday afternoon, the Jena Friedenskirche invites you to a special musical vespers. The focus will be on Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous Inventions, performed on two different historical keyboard instruments.
- What: Musical Vespers – Bach’s Inventions
- When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM
- Where: Friedenskirche Jena, An der Friedenskirche 1, 07743 Jena
- Admission: Free (donations requested at the exit)
Variety of Sound on Organ and Harpsichord
Under the interpretation of Benjamin Stielau, the two- and three-part works of the Baroque composer will be brought to life in the Friedenskirche. Stielau uses both the organ and the harpsichord for his performance. Through this deliberate change of instruments, the pieces unfold in multifaceted soundscapes that oscillate between festive liveliness and meditative tranquility.
Educational Masterpieces in Focus
Bach’s Inventions are among the most significant pedagogical teaching works in music history. Originally composed by the Thomaskantor to provide his students not only with a clean playing technique on keyboard instruments but also with a deep understanding of clear, polyphonic composition and the so-called “cantabile style,” these artistic miniatures have lost none of their fascination to this day.
Culture & City Life: The Friedenskirche as a Place of Reflection
The Baroque Friedenskirche in Jena, idyllically located on the edge of the historical Johannisfriedhof, is known far beyond the city limits for its excellent acoustics and intimate atmosphere. It regularly provides an atmospheric and reflective setting for sophisticated sacred concerts away from the hustle and bustle.
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Bach’s Inventions resound in the Friedenskirche
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