When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the Protestant St. Ulrich Church at Ulrichsplatz 20 in 86150 Augsburg.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 25 Euros. Reduced tickets cost 15 Euros, U30 tickets 20 Euros.

Which works will be performed?

The program includes Bach's cantata BWV 179, the Missa g minor BWV 235, and music by the Augsburg Cathedral Music Director Melchior Gletle.

Who is participating in the concert?

Performers include Miriam Feuersinger, Stefan Steinemann, Daniel Johannsen, Matthias Helm, and the Bach Collegium Augsburg under the direction of Michael Wersin.

Is there an introduction to the concert?

An introduction with Michael Wersin will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the St. Ulrich House.

Bach Collegium Augsburg live in Augsburg 2026

Name: Dearest God, have mercy – Spiritual Music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Melchior Gletle
Start: 2026-11-08T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-08T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Evangelische St. Ulrichskirche

Baroque Sound Splendor and Spiritual Depth in Augsburg

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Bach Collegium Augsburg invites you to a special concert evening at the Protestant St. Ulrich Church. Under the title Dearest God, have mercy, spiritual works by Johann Sebastian Bach and the Augsburg Cathedral Music Director Melchior Gletle meet in a historic church atmosphere.

Experience Bach’s Musical Theology Live

At the center are Bach's cantata See that your reverence for God is not hypocrisy BWV 179 and the Missa g minor BWV 235. Both works combine dramatic expressiveness with intricate orchestration and a deep musical interpretation of spiritual texts. Between vocal intensity, contrapuntal densification, and colorful instrumentation, a concert experience emerges that makes the church space an immediate resonance body.

Historical Instruments and Strong Soloists

The Bach Collegium Augsburg performs with historical instrumentation. Miriam Feuersinger, Stefan Steinemann, Daniel Johannsen, and Matthias Helm take on the solo parts. The musical direction and organ playing are in the hands of Michael Wersin. Precise conducting, finely tuned ensemble sound, and the special acoustics of the church make the baroque sound language shine in all its plasticity.

Melchior Gletle: Augsburg's Baroque Voice

The Bach program is supplemented by music from Melchior Gletle, who lived from 1626 to 1683 and served as the Cathedral Music Director in Augsburg. On the occasion of his 400th birthday, the concert brings a formative historical figure of Augsburg's music history into the spotlight. Thus, an exciting dialogue emerges between Bach's nationwide influence and Gletle's regionally rooted spiritual sound world.

An Evening Between Devotion and Stage Performance

The audience atmosphere promises a concentrated, festive ambiance: radiant voices, breathing strings, and the powerful effect of the organ combine to create an intense live experience. Those who appreciate spiritual choral music, historical performance practice, and baroque sound aesthetics experience music here not just as a concert but as a spatially tangible encounter.

Conclusion

Dearest God, have mercy leads through the musical world of Johann Sebastian Bach while also opening a view of Melchior Gletle's Augsburg legacy. The Bach Collegium Augsburg, the high-caliber soloist lineup, and the historical instruments promise an impressive concert evening. Secure your ticket and experience this spiritual music live at the Protestant St. Ulrich Church.