Welcome to our 2026 Season

As a new year dawns, so does Bach Akademie Australia’s next chapter! In this, our eighth year, we continue our journey exploring the profundity, originality and joy of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music in four interesting and daring programs encompassing some of the composer’s most well-known works and collections, placing them in historical context, as well as that of his musical contemporaries.

The season commences in February with Bach’s complete vocal motets. Considered works of unmitigated genius, we are extremely excited to present the seven surviving works in collaboration with The Song Company. For these performances, we return to Melbourne, Wollongong, Bowral and St James’ King Street, Sydney and perform in Mosman for the first time. Tickets are on sale now.

Our other 2026 programs will be announced in February. We cannot wait to share all our programs and more with you throughout the year.

Thank you for being part of the Bach Akademie Australia family and supporting our uniquely Australian approach to Johann Sebastian Bach’s timeless masterpieces.

Madeleine Easton

Artistic Director

“Bach Akademie Australia did more than perform—they conjured a world, an era, and a spirit.”

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Bach’s Motets

Bach Akademie Australia’s 2026 season begins with an exciting collaboration with Australia’s premier vocal ensemble The Song Company in J.S. Bach’s vocal motets, works of deep spiritual and emotional resonance.

The only vocal works of Bach that remained in constant performance until the Bach revival of the early 19th century, the motet’s themes of comfort, resurrection, and joy reflect their use in funerals and celebrations.