It is an extraordinary musical project called “Bach & Schnitger”: Jacobi organist Gerhard Löffler presents a complete performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s organ works—played on the world-famous Arp Schnitger organ from 1693.
This ambitious concert cycle spans four years and features 17 thematically curated concerts, offering audiences a journey into a rich, historical soundscape.
What makes this series particularly special is its authenticity: it is performed on the originally preserved Arp Schnitger organ. The North Germen organ builder Arp Schnitger (1648–1719) is considered one of the most significant of his time, and the largest surviving instrument of his work is housed at St. Jacobi.
Concert dates of the cycle:
2025
Sunday, April 13, 6:00 PM: PASSION WITH J. S. BACH
Monday, July 28, 7:30 PM: ORGAN BOOKLET (Orgelbüchlein)
Tuesday, October 21, 8:00 PM: J. S. BACH? Organ Works of Doubtful Authenticity
Saturday, December 12, 7:00 PM: FROM HEAVEN ABOVE (Vom Himmel hoch)
2026
Tuesday, February 17, 8:00 PM: BEFORE THE PASSION
Saturday, March 21, 7:00 PM: FANTASIAS AND SONATAS
Tuesday, May 12, 8:00 PM: CONCERTOS AND SONATAS
Tuesday, July 28, 8:00 PM: LEIPZIG CHORALES
Saturday, December 5, 7:00 PM: ADVENT TO CHRISTMAS
2027
Sunday, March 21, 6:00 PM: PRELUDES, FUGUES, CHORALES I
Tuesday, May 11, 8:00 PM: BACH LEARNS I
Wednesday, July 28, 8:00 PM: PART III OF THE CLAVIER-ÜBUNG
Tuesday, November 9, 8:00 PM: BACH LEARNS II
2028
Tuesday, March 21, 8:00 PM: TOCCATAS AND SONATAS
Tuesday, April 25, 8:00 PM: EASTER
Friday, July 28, 8:00 PM: PRELUDES, FUGUES, CHORALES II
Sunday, November 26, 6:00 PM: THE ART OF FUGUE
