No other composer has left such a strong mark on music history as Johann Sebastian Bach. And his influence is hardly limited to the sphere of classical music, as Bach’s traces can also be found in jazz, pop, and folk music. This gave “artiste étoile” Sheku Kanneh-Mason the idea of exploring these connections in his recital. He will play excerpts from Bach’s Suite No. 1 in G major for solo cello and, with pianist Harry Baker, arrangements of preludes and chorales by the composer. With the Bachiana brasileira No. 2, he presents a tribute to the legendary director of St. Thomas in Leipzig by Bach admirer Heitor Villa-Lobos. And with Moravian Folk Songs by Leoš Janáček, he sets out to reveal unexpected cross-references. Like Bach, the Czech Janáček also drew on the pure source of folk music, Kanneh-Mason explains, and was a kindred spirit. But he will go one step further by alternating Bach with music by the American jazz greats Bill Evans and Pat Metheny that shows how Bach-style polyphony served as a fertile source of inspiration for them. The same goes for the British soul and folk singers Lianne La Havas and Laura Mvula, who are also an exciting part of this lineage.
Arrival | Parking Facilities
The Lutheran Reformed Church of St. Luke is located just a few minutes' walk from the train station, right next to the popular Vögeligärtli Park.
Arriving by train & bus
Take advantage of a 40% discount on public transport to Lucerne. You can find more Information here: to the SBB offer.
Arriving by Auto
Lucerne has a dynamic system to indicate parking availability that makes parking in the city easier for you. You can find a list of all parking garages in the City of Lucerne here: see List.
Cloakroom
There is an unguarded coat checkroom in the entrance area to the church.
Wheelchair seating
The garden located next to the staircase takes you to the Lukassaal and to the elevator leading to the level of the entrance to the church.
Access to venues | Late admission
The concert box office is located at the church entrance and opens one hour before the start of the event. Admission to the church begins about 30 minutes before the concert starts.
Gastronomy
In Lucerne
Within walking distance of all event venues you can find a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and cafés. The Lucerne Tourism office will gladly assist you in making your selection. Overview of Lucerne Tourism