Bach meets Jazz in Würzburg: A concert between tradition and improvisation
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Bach meets Jazz: When Baroque mastery meets free jazz
On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, the Jannis-Krüger-Quartet will transform St. Johanniskirche in Würzburg into a sound space between historical depth and modern improvisation. The jazz concert is part of the 58th Würzburg Bach Days and combines Johann Sebastian Bach's visionary musical language with contemporary jazz arrangements.
Bach interpretation with surprising sound colors
The focus is on a program that illuminates Bach's understanding of melody, harmony, and improvisation from a new perspective. The quartet translates musical ideas from Bach's diverse compositional work into a vibrant lineup of saxophone, piano, double bass, and drums.
Four musicians, a musical dialogue
Anton Mangold on saxophone, Jannis Krüger on piano, Rudi Engel on double bass, and Jonas Sorgenfrei on drums shape the evening as an exciting dialogue between composition and spontaneous interpretation. The audience's atmosphere arises from the interplay of precise arrangements, rhythmic energy, and improvised moments.
Historic ambiance in St. Johanniskirche
St. Johanniskirche is located in close proximity to the Würzburg Residence and opposite the University of Music. Its large, hall-like interior provides the perfect setting for a concert that brings together sacred musical tradition and modern jazz aesthetics. The church was built in 1895, heavily damaged in World War II, and rebuilt in 1957 incorporating the original building substance.
An evening for Bach fans and jazz audiences
The event planning of the Würzburg Bach Days is aimed at concert guests who want to experience classical music from an unusual perspective, as well as jazz fans interested in musical boundary crossings. The concert management relies on free seating and a concentrated atmosphere where every turn of the arrangements is immediately palpable.
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Bach meets Jazz promises an extraordinary event experience between Baroque structure, modern sound language, and intense live atmosphere. Those seeking to rediscover Bach's music and experience the creative energy of a jazz quartet will find a special concert evening in St. Johanniskirche.
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