Bach in Space - Danae Dörken, Klavier

Bach in Space - Danae Dörken, Piano

Fascinating images of the universe on a giant screen accompanied by the music of Johann Sebastian Bach

. Distant galaxies, nebulae, black holes—the universe closer than ever before! On a giant screen, razor-sharp NASA images shine in colors usually seen only in science fiction movies. Accompanying them is Johann Sebastian Bach’s music, performed live on the piano—sometimes powerful, sometimes delicate, always surprising. The result: a concert that feels like a journey through space and time.

Images and music merge, the gaze wanders into infinity—and suddenly Bach’s music seems so modern and timeless, as if it had just been written for this very moment. Even the first performances in Munich demonstrated just how much the concept has captivated audiences: “A transcendent Bach,” wrote the Münchner Merkur. And the “Kultur in München” website reported: “The Munich audience is visibly captivated during the performance—by the vastness and depth of the crystal-clear, high-resolution images, by the carefully curated selection from Bach’s repertoire, and by the precise execution.”

Following its great success, “Bach in Space” will once again go on tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland during the 2026/27 season. The program features highlights such as excerpts from the “Well-Tempered Clavier,” the “Goldberg Variations,” and the “Italian Concerto”. Great classics—rediscovered in a setting guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

“Bach in Space” is more than just classical music: it’s an experience for anyone who wants to explore music and the cosmos in a new dimension.

2026/27 Cast

Mona Asuka
Berlin, Bremen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, Munich, Nuremberg, Vienna

Danae Dörken
Bonn, Dortmund, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Essen, Cologne, Mannheim, Stuttgart

Duration: 75 minutes (no intermission)
A production by MünchenMusik