The Bach Collegium München has made a name for itself not only in Germany but also on tour, establishing itself among the leading ensembles of the world. In the early years, the orchestra became known for its transparent and vital interpretative style. And its reputation both nationally and internationally was soon secured. Exuding a certain southern German flair, the Bach Collegium Munchen is especially renowned for its performances of works by Mozart; the orchestra is steeped of course in the tradition of a region in which the composer himself lived and worked.

Although the name of the orchestra leads one to make certain assumptions, the repertoire and the breadth of the Collegium’s interpretations extend from Monteverdi and Händel to Mozart and Beethoven, with many a contemporary work included for good measure. Joining forces with jazz legends such as Jacques Loussier and Dave Brubeck may be seen as highlights of the orchestra’s artistic endeavours. And working with artists such as Wolfgang Sawallisch, Anne Sophie Mutter, Maxim Vengerov, Shlomo Mintz, Mstislav Rostropovich, Christopher Hogwood, Peter Schreier, Diana Damrau, Simon Preston and the Munich Bach Choir must also get special mention here.

Not only is the Bach Collegium München a household name in Germany but their perfect ensemble has brought them high acclaim in concert tours throughout the world, as well, and has placed them among the first rank of international orchestras. Even though their name may suggest otherwise, the repertoire and musical intelligence of the Bach Collegium München ranges from works by Monteverdi and Händel to those of contemporary composers. But perhaps above all the orchestra is renowned for giving a special Southern German flair to the works of Mozart, the home region of the Bach Collegium München and the very region in which Mozart himself lived and composed.

In the concert saison 2005/2006 the Bach Collegium München works together with the international reputated pianist CYPRIEN KATSARIS , the joung Violoncello-Player JOHANNES MOSER , who was in juni 2005 very succesfull with concert conducted by Riccado Muti and the Symphonyorchestra of the Bavarian Broadcasting Station and with the extraordinary conductor ANU TALI. In October 2005 the Bach Collegium München will record the Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach for DVD. The Orchestra and the famous Münchener Bach-Chor are conducted by PETER SCHREIER . Within the german-polish Culutur-Year 2005 the Christmas Oratorio will by performed in Warsow in December.

Over the years the unique musical interpretation and pure authentic sound of the Bach Collegium München have won them national and international prizes.

Listeners leave a concert given by the Bach Collegium Munich with the feeling that the orchestra has evinced utmost dedication to the music, and achieved a clarity of expression based on the score’s formal strength and melodic line. Numerous television broadcasts as well as CD recordings document the creative life of this orchestra established since 35 years.