This story unfolds in Thüringen, central, eastern Germany, an area which has has been shut off from the world for approximately the past six decades. Finally we have the opportunity to again see and visit this part of Germany, an area of vast culture, be it musicians, writers, or artists of any expertise.
Johann Sebastian: Frozen in Time.
Because of the harsh winters, and because of communism, it initially appears that Johann Sebastian is "frozen in time," but in reality he is very much alive in Arnstadt. A short Commentary.
The Bach Family in Arnstadt from 1620.
The Arnstadt Churches, and the Bachs, Heinrich and Johann Sebastian
Oberkirche, Liebfrauenkirche, and the Bachkirche from the middle ages. Also Johann's life and work in Arnstadt.
The Wars, Depressions, Bad Harvests, and Beer.
Many other events relating to the life-style in Arnstadt, to Johann Sebastian, and the Bach family are significant.
The Bachs and Beer:
Despite these above-mentioned woes, the enjoyment of beer was a vital aspect of the life in Arnstadt, a town of ca. 3600 inhabitants. At the time that J.S. was in Arnstadt, there were 130 licensed breweries.
A short history plus the modern Bach statue in the market-place.
Arnstadt's New Music School
A totally new, and extremely modern Music School, also in the market-place.
Mon Plaisier: A Unique and Distinctive Museum of miniatures
A portrait of the culture and history of Thüringen in miniatures, dating from the early 17th century.
A restaurant and the food.
Gewölbe - The Cellars and Tunnels.
Often as a tourist you miss some of the most interesting, delightful parts of many places, and in the instance the cellars.
Gastlichkeit and Beer.
What do you mix with your beer?
A short commentary.
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