Overview

• The ten-day event ran from June 12 to 22 under the theme “Transformation” with roughly 200 performances.
• More than 3,500 artists appeared, featuring about 1,800 singers across 38 choirs and 34 orchestras.
• Venue highlights included site-specific recitals across Leipzig and a concluding Mass in B minor at St. Thomas Church.
• The Virtual Bach Experience brought augmented reality to festival-goers seeking immersive musical encounters.
• Intendant Michael Maul said he was overjoyed and relieved that audiences embraced both traditional and experimental presentations.