The universe and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach –

connecting the wonder of these two worlds is the aim of Bach in Space: impressive images of the cosmos projected on a giant screen are combined with the music of the universal genius, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in a truly unique experience. NASA recordings of planets, galaxies, and our Earth are shown on the big screen while Mona Asuka performs a hand-picked selection of Bach’s works on the piano.

The German-Japanese pianist, who performs worldwide with numerous renowned orchestras, combines her musical insight with extra-musical inspiration. Her performance of Bach’s works, together with the simultaneous view into the vastness of the universe, will fill the audience with wonder. From the project’s first performances in Munich, both audience and press were enthusiastic: “The people of Munich were visibly captivated during the performance – by the vastness and depth of the crystal-clear, high-resolution images, by the finely curated selection of Bach’s repertoire, by the precise realization” (Kultur in München).