Our aim with Bach & now! is to create a new awareness of the importance of early music and modern, contemporary music for today’s society.

In order to fill this awareness with life in a creative way and to make it attractive for future generations, it is my personal concern to invite children, young people and families to school concerts and exciting workshops as part of our activities. In addition, I would like to bring classical music of the highest quality to a wide audience in an intimate atmosphere.

The Agathenburg Bach Days are a festival of encounters between artists and the audience, as well as a place of exchange for listeners and workshop participants of all generations.

The festival presents a variety of musical performances, including solo and chamber music concerts, organ tours and exciting lectures. The concerts, which take place in the baroque hall and stables of Agathenburg Castle, allow listeners to have an intimate encounter with the artists, creating a unique listening experience.

In today’s world, I think it is very important to get involved in society. Community, cooperation, development, tolerance and empathy are highly contested values that we stand for as a festival.

As we now work towards the 2026 festival, I am looking forward to everything we can achieve with Bach & now!

ALEXANDRA SOSTMANN FESTIVAL DIRECTOR