Johannes Berger enchants Amberg: Organ concert in the School Church

Event: Johannes Berger in the Amberg School Church in Schulkirche Amberg, Deutsche Schulgasse 2, 92224 Amberg on 1. August 2026

Date and Time

1. August 2026 12:00

Location

Schulkirche
Deutsche Schulgasse 2, 92224 Amberg, Germany

Price

Free

About this Event

Concerts

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Organ sound on Saturday afternoon: Johannes Berger in the Amberg School Church

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the Amberg School Church will be completely dedicated to organ music. As part of the 15th concert series "Amberger Organ Music", works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Enrico Pasini, and Naji Hakim will be performed at 12:00 noon for 30 minutes. The series runs on Saturdays from June 27 to September 12, 2026, and regularly features renowned organists in one of the most beautiful Rococo churches in Bavaria. ([amberger-orgelmusik.de](https://www.amberger-orgelmusik.de/))

A short break that resonates long

Those looking for a concentrated concert experience will find the perfect mix of historical backdrop, precise organ art, and immediate live atmosphere here. The School Church, whose construction dates back to 1697 to 1699, is one of the most significant Rococo churches in Germany, offering a space where sound colors and acoustics are particularly intense. ([amberger-orgelmusik.de](https://www.amberger-orgelmusik.de/die-schulkirche/))

Johannes Berger: Virtuosity with international profile

According to his own biography, Johannes Berger is one of the most sought-after organists and harpsichordists, a winner of national and international competitions, and since 2009 the principal organist and custodian at the Heldenorgel in Kufstein. His concert activities have taken him to numerous music centers in Europe and beyond with renowned orchestras and conductors. For Amberg, he brings the experience of a well-traveled concert musician who shapes organ stops, dynamics, and orchestration with great confidence. ([johannes-berger.de](https://www.johannes-berger.de/))

Baroque architecture, vibrant present

The School Church at Deutsche Schulgasse 2 connects sacred history with immediate concert proximity. Those who arrive early can experience the old town in a peaceful midday atmosphere; for parking, the city of Amberg points to numerous options in the old town as well as mobile parking in designated zones. This keeps the way to the concert relaxed and well-planned. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/heimat-tradition/bauten-denkmaeler/kirchen/schulkirche))

Conclusion: An organ moment worth experiencing

30 minutes, an outstanding space, and a prominent organist: Often, that’s all it takes for a memorable concert experience. The Amberger Organ Music offers a compact, high-quality afternoon on August 1, 2026, with free admission and the chance to experience great organ art up close. Mark the date now and be there live. ([amberger-orgelmusik.de](https://www.amberger-orgelmusik.de/))

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