About

Bach in Space combines NASA images on a large screen with live piano music by Johann Sebastian Bach. Danae Dörken plays excerpts from the “Wohltemperiertes Klavier,” the “Goldberg-Variationen,” and the “Italienisches Konzert.”

What to expect

Bach in Space combines NASA images on a large screen with live piano music by Johann Sebastian Bach.

After success in April 2026, it returns to the Philharmonie in Köln in May 2027.

  • Danae Dörken plays piano live
  • Excerpts from Wohltemperiertes Klavier
  • Goldberg-Variationen and Italienisches Konzert
  • Images of galaxies, nebulae, and black holes

Questions

When does Bach in Space start and end?

Bach in Space runs Monday, 17 May 2027, 17:00.

Where is Bach in Space?

Bach in Space takes place at Philharmonie, Bischofsgartenstraße 1, Köln.

What music is on the program?

The program includes highlights such as excerpts from:

“Wohltemperiertes Klavier”

“Goldberg-Variationen”

“Italienisches Konzert”

What appears on the large screen?

The large screen shows sharp NASA images of:

distant galaxies

nebulae

black holes

How can I register?

Use the registration link:

eventim.de

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Getting there

Philharmonie, Bischofsgartenstraße 1, 50667 Köln, DE

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