St. Thomas Church, Leipzig
St. Thomas Church is inseparable from Johann Sebastian Bach, who served as cantor here for 27 years, composing much of his major choral and organ work for this congregation; his remains are buried beneath the chancel. The Thomanerchor, the boys' choir he once directed, still performs regularly in the church, continuing a choral tradition that predates Bach himself by centuries and remains one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world.
For visitors with any interest in Bach or choral music, catching one of the Thomanerchor's regular performances is a considerably richer experience than simply viewing the church, and it's worth checking the schedule and arriving early, since popular performance times draw real crowds.
St. Thomas Church, Leipzig FAQs
He served as its cantor for 27 years, composing much of his major choral and organ music here; he is buried beneath the chancel.
Yes, the Thomanerchor performs on a regular schedule, typically Fridays and Saturdays — check current times, as performances draw significant crowds.
Yes, general entry is free; choir performances may have a suggested donation or, for special concerts, a ticket.
It predates Bach by centuries, making it one of the oldest continuously operating boys' choirs in the world.
Yes, both are within easy walking distance in Leipzig's compact old town.
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