Bach in Space
Works by Bach live to NASA images from space
Fascinating images of the universe on a large screen accompanied by the music of Johann Sebastian Bach
Distant galaxies, nebulae, black holes – space closer than ever before! On a giant screen, razor-sharp NASA images shine in colours that are otherwise only seen in science fiction films. Accompanying them, Mona Asuka, one of the most internationally sought-after pianists of her generation, plays the music of Johann Sebastian Bach live – sometimes powerful, sometimes delicate, always surprising. The result: a concert that feels like a journey through space and time.
Image 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 moment. The first performances in Munich already showed how enthusiastic audiences are about the concept: ‘A supernatural Bach,’ wrote the Münchner Merkur. And the portal ‘Kultur in München’ reported: ‘The Munich audience is 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 execution.’
In April 2026, Bach in Space will come to the Kulturpalast for the first time. The programme includes highlights such as excerpts from the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Goldberg Variations and the Italian Concerto. Great classics – experienced anew, in a setting that is guaranteed to give you goose bumps.
Bach in Space is more than classical music: it is an experience for anyone who wants to experience music and the cosmos in a new dimension.
Mona Asuka | Piano
Organiser: MünchenMusik GmbH & Co. KG