These classical music greats were born and spent much of their lives in Germany as well. Opportunities to walk in their footsteps are everywhere. In Leipzig see where Bach worked as an organist, conductor, composer and teacher. In addition, you can visit the St. Thomas and St. Nicolai Churches, where he performed most of his oratorios for the first time. Leipzig also hosted the first performance of Bach´s “lost” St. Matthew Passion, conducted by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. And in Halle, Händel was born and worked as an organist.

In honor of these brilliant composers, Encore has designed a new Germany itinerary following their lives and careers that can be customized to your ensemble’s needs. Let these great lives inspire your performances.

This base itinerary starts with three fully promoted concerts at the Protestant Church Holleben E, Protestant Church Köppern, and a Mass at the Wieskirche—along with tours of the Bach and Händel museums. You also visit the original setting for Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser at Wartburg Castle, tour Bach’s birthplace, explore St. Thomas’ church where Bach served as choirmaster for 27 years, and more.

Early Registration Deals

Scholarship Sign up a minimum of 50 paying participants on your 2007 performance tour by April 20, 2006 and you’ll receive a $1,000 scholarship from Encore Tours, which you may give to the performer of your choice.

Weekend Getaway Fundraiser Travel with Encore Tours for your performance tour and we will award your group a FREE Winter Weekend Getaway to London in January 2007 for 2 people to raffle for fundraising purposes. We have had ensembles raise over $20,000 with this fundraiser.