March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Leipzig Thomanerchor in Concert
The St. Thomas Boys Choir of Leipzig, Germany
Thomaskantor Andreas Reize, conducting
The Thomanerchor was founded in the year 1212 and is best known for its connection to Johann Sebastian Bach, who led the choir as Thomaskantor from 1723 until his death in 1750. The choir is made up of boys age 9 to 18 and sings every week in services at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. It also gives concerts across Germany and tours internationally. The choir’s repertoire includes music from the Renaissance to contemporary choral works, with a special emphasis on the music of J. S. Bach.
Purchase tickets ($25–$55) below or call the Grace Music Office at 708-366-6900.
We strongly urge concert-goers to purchase tickets in advance. We expect this concert to be sold out.