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Walking in the Footsteps of Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig

Johann Sebastian Bach Statue in Leipzig

Although the famous composer lived in Leipzig some 300 years ago, you will encounter Johann Sebastian Bach on almost every corner of this German city. From monumental statues and the historic churches for which he composed music, to the Bach Archive, his portraits in local museums, and the very locations where he once lived and worked. Even today, Bach remains omnipresent in Leipzig, his music echoing through the streets. From regular concerts organised across the city to classical music drifting from the speakers at the main train station, and even a public piano waiting to be played there, Bach’s timeless compositions provide the perfect soundtrack to your visit.

The Man Behind the Masterpiece: Johann Sebastian Bach

Who was Johann Sebastian Bach

If you ever walk through the lovely, old streets of Leipzig in Germany, you might pass by a large St. Thomas Church (the Thomaskirche). That monumental building is the exact place where Johann Sebastian Bach worked. And he lived right next to it. Today, people all over the world think of Bach as one of the greatest musical geniuses who ever lived. When you look at his image in old paintings, he looks like a serious, strict man wearing a big white wig. But who was that man?